This year a handful of feature documentaries had their major release online. We take a look at five of the best these.
Junun
Paul Thomas Anderson’s first documentary is a joyous account of the recording of a unique musical collaboration between Jonny Greenwood, Shye Ben Tzur and the Rajasthan Express.
Inherent Vice
Though a complete stylistic triumph, PTA’s latest surprisingly suffers in the act of adaptation, sticking to an overly literal interpretation of Thomas Pynchon’s novel.
Staff Picks: Open Air Cinema in Sydney
Summer in Sydney brings a whole host of open air cinema options. We asked our staff writers which films they’re most looking forward to seeing under the stars.
The Roundup – Netflix Comes to Australia, Blade Runner: The Final Cut and Why Christopher Nolan’s Fans Are So Intense
This week on THE ROUNDUP: Netflix comes to Australia, Blade Runner: The Final Cut to reach cinemas soon, Christopher Nolan’s intense fans and a conversation between Patti Smith and David Lynch.
The Roundup – BAPFF Sneak Peek, Agnes Varda Honoured, and Obscure Asian Horror Films
This week on THE ROUNDUP: Agnes Varda’s achievements honoured by the European Film Academy, a PTA masterclass, video essays on Playtime and Hausu, Truffaut’s 12-hour interview with Hitchchock and more.
New York Film Festival 2014 – Dispatch Three
In our third dispatch from New York Film Festival, we look at two of the most anticipated features this year from two acclaimed auteurs alongside a smug and manipulative documentary.
The Roundup – The Inherent Vice Trailer Finally Arrives, The Beauty of the Cinematograph and More Fincher Mania
This week on THE ROUNDUP sees a sea of Fincher links, a glorious film trailer sparking debate, Shakespearean adaptations and much more.
New York Film Festival 2014 – Dispatch One
Our first report from the 2014 NYFF looks at the latest from Cronenberg, Fincher, Alonso and dotes on Pedro Costa’s superb HORSE MONEY.
The Roundup – The Empire is a Flat Circle, The Art of Sound Design and Godzilla in Poland
The Roundup is a new series which collates (and curates) news, feature articles, podcast episodes and other online curios associated with film. This week we have an interesting fan theory about The Empire Strikes Back, a new Godard short and a gorgeous film stills archive.