Film Review

Film Review by Emma Champion: Interstellar (2014) starring Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway and Michael Caine

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Press screenings are quite fascinating. Right away, it is apparent that this is no ordinary movie-going crowd. This is a concentration of geek-fuelled formality; pens and pads trump popcorn, journalists, authors and bloggers talk shop, interns shake hands with editors. There are even goodie bags! However, as grateful as I am to receive anything for … Read more

Film Review by Emma Champion: Michael Jackson’s “This Is It” (2009) – Kenny Ortega (Director)

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Kenny Ortega knows how to couple movies and music and the stage.  Having choreographed Dirty Dancing (1987), and directed all three instalments of the High School Musical franchise (2006-2008), this is a man who recognises the power of music and dance when brought to the big screen. Ortega has acted as stage director large-scale tours and … Read more