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Alexei Toliopoulos (during a Q&A after the session @ The Ritz Randwick) prompted the Philippou boys exploration of greek heritage & the way that the culture deals with grief, superstition, but more importantly, the love of family, particularly a mother’s love. I sensed that throughout, especially after watching Talk To Me.

One thing that’s very clear is that this film contains particles of lived experiences - the ones that remain vividly in our minds that terrify us - the moments that make us question more about ourselves and our own lives than what the horror or jump scares can ever do. 

I appreciated hearing this perspective from the boys themselves. It’s clear they’re leaning into what they know and their own life path. And that’s what makes these kind of horror films so good - that they’re more than what meets the eye. I jumped and cried and felt a lot, and that to me is an experience of both terror and always relating back to my own perceptions of what I’ve lived through too. Isn’t it magical we get to tell stories?! 

Also, shout out to the guy sitting next to me who made my experience seeing this 100 times better. He jumped so many times that at one point I screamed (both at what was happening and his reaction.) He also murmured, “Mother of the Year Award.”

“The worst cages are the ones we create for ourselves.”

I felt this all so so much. But those who know me know that already.

Very slick, simple concept with big ideas. Hard to nail on the head but this did the trick.

I read another review here that said Trevor from GTA does induce OCD, and I 100% agree.

I can’t believe I watched this with my mum and my best friend since kindergarten

I loved this a lot & boy what a tear jerker!! The fight is real, keep pushing lads (and fuck anyone who tells you otherwise. 😘)

Filled with my Melbourne family and friends - all of whom have shaped me to be who I am today.

It’s been a hell of a journey and gosh darn I’m so lucky to be a part of this very special film. What a dream come true to see it on the big screen in my forever home.

I really really loved this - the authenticity lifted off the screen in so many ways.

Also - a great reminder of why we tell stories in the first place - to process, to feel, to understand.

Watched on Saturday May 10, 2025.

Watched on Monday May 5, 2025.

Every watch I get closer to finding myself

Watched on Thursday April 10, 2025.

Mia Goth deserves the world but this didn’t quite hit for me as a finisher.

Watched on Tuesday April 1, 2025.

Watched on Sunday March 9, 2025.

Obsessed loved and felt all the emotions ✨

Yes to more of this!! Also iconic Coburg Drive Ins I want to be friends with these filmmakers 🥹

Watched on Tuesday February 25, 2025.

Watched on Tuesday February 25, 2025.

Watched on Tuesday February 18, 2025.

Opening film of the 2025 Mardi Gras Film Festival.

I wish a film like this existed and was accessible for kids like me in the 2000s. 

I fucking wish.

Would you look for me forever?
Yes.
Your whole life?
Yes.
You’re lying.

This is a love story. And I’d watch it again in a heartbeat.

@ The Art Gallery of NSW

Watched on Saturday January 18, 2025.

"I would be remiss in my duty, if I did not tell you, that the idea of... intercourse - the fact of your firm, young... body... commingling with the... withered flesh... sagging breasts... and flabby b-b-buttocks... makes me want... to vomit"

Watched on Friday January 17, 2025.

Undeniably terrifying. In so many ways.

A friend once told me that horror uncovers so much more than what meets the eye. And this film really made that known to me. 

For me, this is a tragedy. I sat in silence with my arms crossed.

A mixed bag from beginning to end. I’m sorry to the cinema goers who heard me cackling (more below), a single loud clap for Defoe when he unleashed his wrath, and Mia and I’s jumpscares (mainly Mia, who was gripping me throughout.)

Overall picturesque in perfectly dark.
Lily Rose Depp’s performance was enthralling.

But seriously. What the fuck Aaron Taylor Johnson... sorry, but that was not your prime. It felt like unnecessary comedic relief.

With family comes hope & sacrifice

Watched on Sunday January 12, 2025.

“Sometimes we cry when we’re happy.”

💛

The last time I watched this was in 2017 and I fell asleep after the first 15 minutes and woke up during the last 15 minutes and cried my heart out without any context.

The now most recent time of watch was on a flight and yes, having now seen the full movie, I did indeed cry a lot harder.

Finally finished watching this….
It was sexy and tennis is sexy. But I’m still unsure how I felt about it tbh. It took me 3 individual watches.

I want to watch this movie over and over again and remind myself that it truly is the little things that make us so special

😬

I think I’d probably cry meeting Goran Stolevski irl. 

I’m so glad Australian films like this exist - for all of us who made it out of the northern suburbs of Melbourne and better lookouts than mount cooper.

SXSW Sydney 2024 World Premiere

Screen Festival Opening Night Film 
@ SXSW Sydney

Limp Bizkit & roller blades, what a combo!

If you heard my laughing my ass off, no you didn’t.

Watched on Wednesday September 25, 2024.

@ Ritz Cinemas

My soul is still crushed & yes I love jazz. I play the trumpet for christ sake

Eat your heart out European girlies

a labour of love from an incredible bunch of filmmakers, including me (taking my feature virginity)

enjoy the wild ride

I laughed way too much watching this.

Dialogue was off putting and needed serious work. Worked well in other areas. Was a bit worried about the casting of Channing but was surprisingly impressed. Good payoffs throughout that were believable.

Overall a fun watch, Kravitz has a bit of work to do but an interesting directorial debut.

Needed more Kyle McLachlan tbh

Long live Andy 🫶

This was all the inspo I needed to a kick boxing class to kick ass & win hearts

They can never make me hate you Tom Wambsgans.

Also my Dad raged at a bunch of losers in the cinema. His exact words were “if you’re going to fuck around, fuck off”

Longlegs is just your misunderstood drama teacher

Watched on Sunday July 7, 2024.

@ Dendy Newtown with Q&A 

Got to love the bunch of legend’s behind this film. 
Very much mildly uncomfortable enjoying. 
I brought the guy I’m seeing with me.

A film that features my favourite song more than once is a film of my heart

Also, Philip. ♥️

Ps. It’s My Funny Valentine

I have little words to say about how this series made me feel, but to give you a gist, I have been in tears thinking about what to say.

A very powerful story based on true events. Brilliant use of storytelling. 

Highly recommend caution watching this series and please, take care of yourselves and be kind to yourself.

Watched on Wednesday April 3, 2024.

Roger Stonehouse was right

• Suzhou River

• Poor Things
• Late Night with the Devil
• Birdeater
• Longlegs
• Of an Age
• Perfect Days
• Athena

• Chicago
• This Is Desmondo Ray!
• You Won't Be Alone
• Kill Bill: Vol. 1
• Saltburn
• Titane
• Here Out West
• In the Mood for Love
• Silver Linings Playbook
• Parasite

...plus 3 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.