Film | The Enthusiast

He hated being named after his father so much he'd rather be named after the family dog.

The Enthusiast Guide To Father’s Day Viewing

September 5, 2010 By Mel Campbell

If Father’s Day hasn’t been much chop for you this year, cheer yourself up with our round-up of the best – and dodgiest – father-child relationships ever committed to film.

Review: Scott Pilgrim vs The World

September 1, 2010 By Andrew Tijs

Big-time CGI meets a campy comic sensibility in a hyperactive comedy about indie slackers, the women they fall in love with, and the villainous exes they must beat up to win said girl.

Forget choc top vs popcorn; everyone loves black umbrellas. Image: Sweded

Inside The Secret World Of Cinema Lost Property

August 25, 2010 By Mel Campbell

After hearing about the Melbourne International Film Festival lost property box, we couldn’t resist quizzing some cinema workers about the best, worst and most bizarre lost property they’ve found.

Not quite gal pals: Cherie Blair (Helen McCrory) and Hillary Clinton (Hope Davis).

Review: The Special Relationship

August 18, 2010 By Mel Campbell

We want our political biopics to show us the vulnerable men and women behind the spin and policy – and this tale of Tony Blair and Bill Clinton delivers in spades.

The spectacular Gordon-Levittation fight scene.

Review: Inception

August 8, 2010 By Mel Campbell

Visually stunning and with an ingenious plot, Christopher Nolan’s dream-stealing caper is itself like a dream: thrilling while you’re watching the action; kind of silly and clunky when you wake up.

The necrosis sure hasn't set in on those gorgeously ghoulish abs!

Straight Horror Porn Good, Gay Zombie Porn Banned

July 21, 2010 By Andrew Tijs

Another day, another gay zombie satire banned by Australia’s Film Classification Board. Humping a rubber latex wound is scandalous but actually terrorising “alternative” porn models for a reality horror film is okay.

Review: Tim Burton: The Exhibition

July 4, 2010 By Andrew Tijs

If you’re mad for ghoulish cartoons or just want to stand near a lot of fancy shit that Johnny Depp has touched, Tim Burton: The Exhibition actually does have something for everyone… even the haters.

"And then while they're looking at your fist, use the other one to jab them in the eye. Right in the eye."

Is the Karate Kid Remake Really For Kids?

June 28, 2010 By Mel Campbell

Critics and family groups are troubled by vicious violence dealt out to little tackers in the new, PG-rated Karate Kid. Was the decision to skew the remake younger a misguided one?