RITV continues his Summer Series with a review of the Midnight Oil documentary ‘The Hardest Line’.
Almanac Film Reviews: Re-Living An Olympic Nightmare
January 31, 2025 by 3 Comments
The film ‘September 5’ recalls the terriorist attack on the Israeli team at the 1972 Olympics. Ian Wilson reviews the film.
Almanac (Film) Reviews: The Beginnings of an Immortal
January 20, 2025 by 7 Comments
Ian Wilson has had mixed fortunes when taking in several films recently, ranging all the way from a masterpiece via a faithful reproduction and a joyful animation to an absolute stinker!
Almanac Cinema: The Evolution Of Robbie Williams
January 1, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Ian Wilson has been to the cinema and presents his thoughts on a couple of films he saw, ‘Betterman’, and ‘Anora’.
Almanac (Film) Review: An instant French classic
December 11, 2024 by 2 Comments
Ian Wilson and his partner Lynda have been off to the movies. At one screening they were the only patrons in the cinema; at the other the place was chockers!
Almanac Film: Mike Leigh and The British Film Festival 2024
December 2, 2024 by 1 Comment
Ian Wilson is always finding great gigs and festivals and exhibitions and here’s another one he brings to your attention with a few reviews: The British Film Festival.
Almanac Film Review – Like My Brother: The new chapter of Tiwi Islands footy
November 4, 2024 by 3 Comments
Recently released, the documentary film ‘Like My Brother’ looks at a group of Tiwi women who set out to forge their own paths in footy via the VFLW over a period of six years – Ian Wilson shares his review.
Almanac Cinema: Not a film for a first date
October 28, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Ian Wilson presents his review of ‘From Hilde With Love’, a film set during WW2 featuring the harrowing tale of two operatives of German Resistance Group, the Red Orchestra.
Almanac Reviews – The Substance: Hollywood meets dystopia
October 14, 2024 by 1 Comment
Ian Wilson has been to see the new film The Substance and is full of praise for a well crafted and arresting – if not shocking – piece of art.
Almanac Cinema: Deny Everything – The Apprentice Review
October 12, 2024 by 5 Comments
A biopic of Donald Trump, ‘The Apprentice’ is now in cinemas. Ian Wilson presents his review of the film.
Almanac Films: ‘The Zone of Interest’ – Having Genocide as your Neighbour
March 1, 2024 by 9 Comments
Ian Wilson reviews a movie about the holocaust, ‘The Zone of Interest’ directed by Jonathan Glazer, and he was both impressed and moved by the movie.
Almanac Cinema: Thank Goodness for Ken Loach
January 1, 2024 by 9 Comments
Legendary British director Ken Loach’s most recent film ‘The Old Oak’ is one of true inspiration and a gem according to Ian Wilson.
Almanac Comedy: My Favourite Comedies #5 – #4
February 21, 2023 by 3 Comments
Ian Wilson is edging closer to the finishing line with his series ‘Favourite #27 Comedies’, this week in Part 8, Monty Python’s ‘Life of Brian’ comes in at #5, and ‘This is Spinal Tap’ is ranked #4.
Almanac Cinema: Why I love ‘When Harry Met Sally’
December 13, 2022 by 6 Comments
‘When Harry Met Sally’ is a movie much loved by Mickey Randall as he explains why.
Almanac Film: Olympic soccer juniors take on Europe
November 22, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Roy Hay reviews the wonderful film made by Janet Merewether about an overseas trip-of-a-lifetime experience for a group of 11-year-old football (soccer) players from the Sydney Olympic club.
Almanac Review: ‘Welcome to Wrexham’
October 20, 2022 by 2 Comments
William Westerman reviews the new FX docuseries ‘Welcome to Wrexham’, currently streaming on Disney.
A Guide to Black Cinema – Part 1: ‘Nope’, an introduction
October 4, 2022 by 5 Comments
Nahum Gale begins his column on Black Cinema with this review of Nope.
Roadrunner – The Relentless Search for Meaning
July 1, 2022 by Leave a Comment
For any ‘Bourdain-aholic’ out there such as Ian Wilson, Roadrunner is definitely a must-watch film documentary that provides an opportunity to know more intimately about the late, great Anthony Bourdain. Read more to hear about Ian’s review and insights about the film.
Almanac Film Review: ‘Brothers Close and Far’, a film/documentary by Anthony O’Brien
November 11, 2021 by 4 Comments
Anthony O’Brien’s film/documentary ‘Brothers Close and Far’ had its premiere screening in Brisbane on Saturday. The Footy Almanac community was well represented at the screening and we have gathered three reviews for your pleasure.
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