Untold Scandal (2003);
Attack the Gas Station! (1999)
October 27, 2009
This fortnight at the Wellington Film Society: dangerous liaisons, anarchy in Korea.
Archives by Month » October 2009
Untold Scandal (2003);
Birds of Paradise
October 23, 2009
A cabaret-like blend of dance, theatre, acrobatics, wearable art and music united by a common theme of “exploring bird behaviour”, Birds of Paradise certainly pulled out all the stops in terms of opulence.
Dailies—September/October 2009
October 23, 2009
STUART LYNCH and ALEXANDER BISLEY recap the best and rest in film and DVD: Underbelly: A Tale of Two Cities, Somersault, Pete Seeger: Live in Australia 1963, Until Proven Innocent, Soul Men, Notorious, Defiance, The Wrestler (DVD); Cathay Pacific Italian Film Festival 2009, The Strength of Water, Disgrace, District 9 (Film).
The Most Serene Republic:
53rd Venice Biennale
October 19, 2009
Impressions on the 53rd Venice Biennale.
Post-Festival Report 2009, Part 3: In Praise of Slow-Burning Cinema
October 13, 2009
Final thoughts on the New Zealand International Film Festival, highlighted by Dogtooth, 24 City, Double Take, Serbis, Summer Hours and Eccentricities of a Blond Hair Girl.
Elizabeth Knox on The Angel’s Cut
October 12, 2009
The author of The Vintner’s Luck talks about conceiving its captivating sequel.
New Zealand Shorts with Donogh Rees (1982-2000)
October 8, 2009
This week at the Wellington Film Society: five Kiwi short films.
Gautier Capuçon and the NZSO
October 6, 2009
The work, Bartók’s 1943 Concerto for Orchestra was the distinct highlight of a recent concert by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra.
Joseph Mount on Metronomy
October 1, 2009
Metronomy’s front-man talks making music, sci-fi movies, and other priorities.