When The Camera Stopped Rolling | Dir: Jane Castle | ★ ★ ★ ★ It wasn’t an accident that Jane Castle became a cinematographer. When her mother was pregnant with her, she was filming a wildlife film which was one of the 40 films she directed in her lifetime, at a time when there was little recognition […]
British pop sensation Charli XCX captured her life in lockdown for an intimate documentary to share with her fans. Filmed in early 2020 when the world stopped, Charli XCX: Alone Together documents her creative exploration stuck at home after the cancellation of her North American stadium tour. Being sent beats by her producer remotely, ordering filming […]
Luna Leederville are hosting a special immersive session of John Waters’ high-camp classic Polyester this week. Screening as part of Luna’s Trash Classics program, Polyester tells the story of frustrated housewife Francine – played by the late, great drag legend Divine – living in suburban Baltimore. When Francine starts fantasising about local theatre owner Todd Tomorrow (Tab […]
Australian music superstar Courtney Barnett is holding a special concert live from Melbourne’s Royal Exhibition Building, and the world is invited to enjoy some brand new compositions. The global livestream From Where I’m Standing will be broadcast across multiple time zones, including select cinemas, with Barnett’s first full-band gig since January. “While Barnett’s hometown of Melbourne […]
Technology has fast become integral to the way young LGBTIQ+ people connect with the world around them, and a new Australian film tells a contemporary queer coming of age story rarely seen on screen. Sequin In A Blue Room follows a 16-year-old boy who goes by Sequin on the dating apps, and he’s discovering […]
Everybody’s Talking About Jamie is filmed live at the Apollo Theatre in London, especially to be shown in cinemas. The feel-good musical is based on the true story of a 16 year old boy who was the subject of the 2011 BBC documentary Jamie: Drag Queen at 16. The film 164 minute film (there is […]
A documentary exploring the lives of four Perth based trans men will be making its debut at this year’s Revelation Film Festival. Director Jonathan Messer, who is currently completing his PhD at WAAPA, followed the lives of four very different young men who were willing to share their lives and stories with the world for […]
