Day: 12 November 2016

Video Games Review: Yo-Kai Watch 2, Fleshy Souls (3DS, 2016) is a better version of the first

Instead of pushing back against the inevitable Pokemon comparisons that have been buzzing about ever since the first entry, Yo-kai Watch 2 seems to be welcoming the parallels, particularly by splitting up the sequel into two “same but slightly different” games: Fleshy Souls and Bony Spirits. Like the constant Pokemon RPGs, developers Level-5 Watch maintain…

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Win a copy of HBO Asia’s Halfworlds Complete First Season on DVD

In the bustling streets and back alleys of Jakarta, a parallel world of bloodthirsty creatures from Indonesian mythology has lived alongside humans for generations. Taking on the appearance of humans themselves, the true identity of these “Demit” has been carefully concealed for centuries by a powerful family of mortals. The arrival of a mysterious supernatural…

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Film Review: Hacksaw Ridge (MA15+) (Australia/USA, 2016) sees Gibson return in fine form

Mel Gibson’s new directorial effort Hacksaw Ridge is by far one of his most ambitious and surprising efforts in years. Not even his previous war film We Were Soldiers could reach the same heights as this; maybe because the subject matter is something more of a celebration of the true heroes of war, the Medics…

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The drama of growing up: We meet Dominique Mathisen, producer of the Australian feature Drama

In an ever-changing entertainment landscape, Aussie sisters and co-producers Sophie and Dominique Mathisen have taken production and distribution of their Australian feature film, Drama, into their own hands. Creation of this indie film was possible through a crowdfunding campaign, and they are releasing through a film biz model known as “day and date”, whereby content…

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Video Game Review: Loading Human (PSVR, 2016)

Loading Human is a PlayStation VR title. A sci-fi exploration experience, it tasks you with saving a mission gone awry.

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Video Game Review: Here They Lie (PSVR, 2016)

Here They Lie has you thrown into the first person perspective of a seemingly tall and lanky middle aged man. You aren’t given anything to go on other than a beautiful woman in a yellow dress to follow through a creepily quiet ghost town and for some reason. I can’t quite fathom why I felt…

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Win a double pass to see Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk in Australian cinemas

Three-time Academy Award winner Ang Lee (Life of Pi, Brokeback Mountain, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon) brings his extraordinary vision to Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk, based on Ben Fountain’s widely-acclaimed, bestselling novel. Breaking the mould of the modern war movie, this absorbing and engaging film is told from the point of view of 19-year-old private…

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Director Oren Shai talks about his directorial debut The Frontier, film noir history and advice for new directors

Following our review of the film last week, we sat down with US Director Oren Shai to talk about his directorial debut The Frontier, as we delve into the history of the film noir genre, and ask his advice for other first time directors. What attracted you to the film noir genre as a filmmaker?…

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