Kicking off the BigPond Adelaide Film Festival for me this year was Home, a quirky, interesting and intense French feature film. Directed by Ursula Meier, Home tells the story of a family of five living a quaint and pleasant lifestyle in the French countryside next to an unused stretch of highway. This piece is road is central to the film and at first is another piece of the family’s yard and they use it as such, as though it belongs to them. The family are very happy and comfortable, to the point that it seems to have a calming effect on the mother, Marthe (Isabelle Huppert).

Welcome to our new segment where each week (hopefully!) we will put the spotlight on an actor, director, producer or personality, whether they be young hopefuls, quiet achievers or superstars. We’ll provide you with a bit of a biography for this person, some fast facts, a list of their works and a personal opinion too! Enjoy learning more about your favourite Hollywood stars or learning about that guy or girl you’ve seen in lots of films, but whose name constantly evades you!!

A few weeks ago, as I was holidaying in Sydney, I discovered that I had landed right in the middle of the Sydney Festival, the city’s annual festival of arts. Flicking through the guide, one play instantly captured my attention: because it was formed from Shakespeare’s works, and because it featured the beautiful and sensationally talented Cate Blanchett. I know that this website is for movie reviews, but after watching this breathtaking four hour epic, I had to share it with everyone! So pick a rose, and choose your side, because the war for the crown has well and truly begun: this is The War of the Roses, Part 2…

The glitz and glamour of the Golden Globes are back this year after last year’s hiatus. Just as important as the awards won are the winners and sinners on the red carpet. Who got it right, finding a beautiful combination of hair, makeup, dress and accessories? And who got it so wrong that we wonder if they even looked in the mirror before they left home? I have chosen several of the stunners and shockers of the 2009 Golden Globes for you to cast your eyes upon. As this is completely based on personal choice, be prepared for an incredibly biased, sometimes praising and sometimes scathing fashion review!!

Many of us are still trying to get bats, robots and all the cinematic triumphs of 2008 out of our heads (having long forgotten the not-so-successful). But a new year and a whole new batch of movies await, so let’s take a look at a selection of 2009 releases…

The awards season in Hollywood is just around the corner, with the Golden Globe nominations being announced last Thursday.

The decorations are up, the carols are playing and the presents are wrapped and ready: Christmas time is here again! The fun and festivities of Christmas have not gone unnoticed in Hollywood; rather, many movies have been made with the silly season a main feature. Most Christmas films are made not with the intention of winning Academy Awards, but to put a smile on your face, make you feel good and get you into the Christmas spirit. Being a Christmas nut, I have watched many a Christmas movie over the years, and so have put together a list of some of the most enjoyable Christmas films.