Keyword results: Film
Alice In Wonderland
So many people must say to Tim Burton, "You should totally make a movie out of [insert colourful, absurdist text with childlike hero]!" Well, Alice In Wonderland is a very good impression of a Tim Burton film. The CGI-heavy product design looks an absolute treat, and Burton has fun with 3D technology, especially in the ‘down-the-rabbit-hole' scene.
French Film Festival
Ah the French Film Festival. Automatically there's a high bar right? After all France is considered the birthplace of cinema, not just of stripy shirts and carbs.
This year's festival pulls out the big guns as well, including one of the most anticipated biopics of the year: Gainsbourg - all about ol' Mr Fistful of Gitaines himself.
Gilbert & George
What:
Gilbert & George
Where:
Art Gallery of New South Wales, Art Gallery Rd, The Domain, City
When:
Sun Feb 14, 10.30am-3.15pm
How much:
Free
Description:
This is the best excuse for forgetting shmalentine's day. Don't believe me? Yeah, okay, go ahead and remember then. Buy a crummy card that'll eventually get tossed and get him/her some chocolate. It'll go straight to their thighs/T-zone anyway. For all those willing to forget, Gilbert & George (recognised in Australia for The Singing Sculpture in 1973) have been invited back to Australia for a Valentine's Day closing of the Kaldor Public Art Projects.
Event: Exhibition
Stimulus: Ideas
Leaves Out Of Satan's Book
What:
Leaves Out Of The Book Of Satan
Where:
Chauvel Cinema, Cnr Oxford St & Oatley Rd, Paddington
When:
Mon Feb 8, 6.30pm
How much:
$17/13.50 here
Description:
Just like Mozart had Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, Van Gogh had Sunflowers and Brittany had her shaved head, filmmaker Carl Theodor Dreyer had Leaves Out Of The Book Of Satan. A multistoried film presenting the power of evil through the ages, that took a humble local-talent to an internationally recognised director.
Event: Film
Stimulus: Trouble
In the Loop
In the Loop is based on the British political satire The Thick Of It, which has been dubbed the new Yes, Minister. But to paraphrase one character, In The Loop makes Yes, Minister "look like Angela Lansbury". The dialogue crackles with witty one-liners, pop-culture references and copious amounts of furious, creative swearing.
Sounds in Motion
What:
Sounds in Motion - a film fundraiser
Where:
Spectrum, L2 34 Oxford St, Darlinghurst
When:
Sat Jan 16, 8pm
How much:
$10
Description:
Pursuing passions is an expensive business, particularly if you're into film, and raising funds can be a massive pain in the patootie. Most of the filmmakers I know just close their eyes and willingly fall into debt in the hope that in the end it'll be worth it. Director Aimee-Lee Curran has taken a wiser approach.
Event: Fundraiser
Stimulus: guitars everywhere
Seen and Heard
What:
Seen and Heard
Where:
Red Rattler, 6 Faversham St, Marrickville
When:
Thur Jan 14 - Sun 17, 7.30pm
How much:
Free entry, donation welcome
Description:
Every night is ladies' night at this free film festival celebrating diversity and creativity in movie makers and watchers. Over four nights of documentary, short film, animation and guest speakers, the continuing under-representation of women in the film industry will be left on the cutting room floor.
Event: Film
Stimulus: Ideas
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