Human Rights Arts and Film Festival 2012
UNDERSTAND the issues of human rights through creative expressions in film, art, music and forums during the Human Rights Arts and Film Festival.
Melbourne’s Indian Film Festival program unveiled
AT the unveiling of Melbourne’s Indian Film Festival program, Victoria’s Premier Ted Baillieu says the government is committed to strengthening the state’s ties with India.
A memorable heroine: Trishna (Review)
TRISHNA follows the tale of a young Indian woman’s personal tragedy, representing the plight of countless women in oppressive circumstances and making her a memorable heroine.
Romantics Anonymous (Review)
NO one should ever underestimate the magical properties of chocolate. They’re the ingredients for a good mood, and an even better movie. Jess Pang indulges.
The Raid: Bringing Indonesia to Hollywood.
Set in the slums of Jakarta, The Raid is an action-packed thriller filled with stunning fight choreography bound to satisfy any adrenaline-junkie. Hadi Ismanto reports.
Review: The Rum Diary
JOHNNY Depp plays journalist Paul Kemp – a slightly-crazed American who moves to Puerto Rico – in The Rum Diary.
Review: Chronicle
JUST when most superhero movies are becoming mutated with prequels and reboots, Chronicle comes along and injects a sharp originality into the genre, writes Richard Houlian.
The Shadow Electric: Melbourne’s newest independent open air cinema
WIN a pair of tickets to see Wong Kar Wai’s “In the Mood for Love” at Melbourne’s newest independent open air cinema The Shadow Electric.
Review: Martha Marcy May Marlene
MELD’S Amanda Yap reviews psychological thriller Martha Marcy May Marlene, in which Elizabeth Olsen – sister of Mary-Kate and Ashley – pulls off a surprisingly deep portrayal of a damaged young woman.
Win tickets to Star Voyager: Exploring Space on Screen
WIN free passes to ACMI’s Star Voyager exhibition, an exploration of outer space on film – from Star Trek to the moon landing to Avatar.
Ten best movies to chill out with these holidays
Too hot to go outside? Film-buff and Meld contributor Richard Houlihan suggests ten of the best new and classic movies to chill out with as you hide from the heat these holidays.
Drive review
Kim Larkin reviews the unconventional action thriller Drive, starring Ryan Gosling and Carey Mulligan.