House of Jack

25 May 2013

St Kilda Film Festival reviews

Here is my reviews of films I have seen already at the St Kilda Film Festival. I am not going to review every film I see. Just a handful that I though should be noted and of interest to House of Jack Listeners.

Film – A Cautionary Tail

2012

runs 14.15 mins

Director- Pauline Piper

Great narration ( Cate Blanchett Barry Otto David Wenham)

Delightful animation featuring a girl who has a tail. The film is also a picture book.

Three and half stars out of five

Film – The comic King of Guatemala

2013

runs 9.5 mins

Director- Goerge Clipp Matthew Cleaves

My fave pick of the bunch. Documentary style. Puts a smile on your face, we get transported to Guatemala and meet the owners and visitors to the comic store. The Doco was shot in three days by a crew of two. Impressive.

Four out of five stars

Film – Anima

2012

runs – 13.26 mins

Director – Scott Mannion

Cinematic in scope. Suits big screen. The narrator creates a virtual world of his own making. Part Sci Fi part drama a touching tale of loss and memory.

Four out of five stars

Film – Prick

2013

runs 4 mins

Director – Abe Forsythe

A world premeire at Astor. Joy audience may like this. Featuring Gay sex action. All action not much plot.

Three and a half stars out of five

Film – Julian

2012

Runs- 13 .22

Director Matthew Moore

Julian is in year four and faces challenges that may even be life long. A funny film that gets good performances from kids under twelve. This is Moores debut film. It won the Cyrstal Bear for best short at the 62^nd Berlin international film Festival. Well worth a watch.

Four out of five stars

2012