Strictly Ballroom

 

Courtesy of Vertigo Releasing

When Baz Luhrmann arrived on the film scene with Strictly Ballroom, an adaptation of a play he had been involved with and had staged back in 1984, there were no expectations. The film had its world premiere at Cannes in 1992 as part of Un Certain Regard and was an instant hit with the audience. The film went on to become one of the most successful films in Australia of all time as well as becoming a legacy for Luhrmann as he continued making his Red Curtain trilogy and cementing himself as one of the most commercially successful directors to come out of Australia. This romantic comedy set in the world of ballroom dancing is more than just a two-step down memory lane, this is a chance to watch the film in all its ‘flashy crowd pleasing steps glory as its re-released in cinemas.

Full review over at Filmhounds.

The Christophers

courtesy of Picturehouse Entertainment

 

The art world is brutal. Art is only considered art once someone else has deemed it worthy, let alone worth anything. The difference between creating art and making a living in the art world becomes clear very quickly in Steven Soderbergh’s latest. There is no heist, no grand plan, but there is most definitely a crime taking place. This near two-hander story about two artists confronting truths, whether they sound pretentious or not is beyond what is comprehended. This Christophers is an intriguing and beguiling story with Ian McKellen and Michaela Coel taking centre stage, capturing our attention with every word and stoney glare.

Full review over at Filmhounds.