The Swallows of Kabul – movie review
From 1996 to 2001, the Taliban ruled over Afghanistan with an iron fist. During this
Alex First
Alex First is a Melbourne based journalist and communications specialist. He contributes to The Blurb on film and theatre.
Force of Nature – movie review
An ostensibly by-the-book police procedural, Force of Nature nevertheless has a few surprises that give
Resistance – movie review
Marcel Marceau was regarded as the world’s foremost mime artist. But I dare say many
Black Water: Abyss – movie review
A mildly interesting, D-grade creature feature, Black Water: Abyss concerns a marauding crocodile in an
Litigante – movie review
A series of fine performances led by Carolina Sanín highlight the Colombian drama Litigante. Silvia
23 Walks – movie review
23 Walks promised much but delivered little. It ends up being scenic but manufactured pap
Love Sarah – movie review
A largely predictable romantic drama, Love Sarah centres around three generations of women who go
Calm with Horses – movie review
The Irish drama-thriller Calm with Horses features a brutal but poignant script, skilful feature directorial
The Vigil – movie review
A man haunted by his past is forced to face his demons in the slow-moving
The Personal History of David Copperfield – movie review
A ripping yarn and a grand adventure, The Personal History of David Copperfield delighted me.