David Stratton: A Cinematic Life (2017)

In case you’ve never heard of him; David Stratton is a very well-known film critic in Australia. Best known for his tv series “The Movie Show” which also featured another respectful film critic, Margret Pomeranz.

A Cinematic Life is generally about the man himself, David Stratton as he talks about his upbringing as a child and discovering life in cinema. David also shares personal elements and the challenges that he faced growing up within his family and his journey which lead him to a career in Australia.

David also became involved with many film festivals and became passionate about supporting Australian cinema. This documentary not only shares about the man himself but also takes a look back at some of the Australian films that changed the world forever.

Also joining the documentary are many Australian celebrities who voice their opinion on certain films and David Stratton’s impact on cinema. Some of these guests include Hugo Weaving, Eric Bana, Cate Blanchett, Bryan Brown, Russell Crowe and much more. 

One of the major reasons I wanted to share this film is simply because, upon its first watching, this documentary film truly impacted me and encouraged me in a big way. At the time of viewing, I had started blogging my film reviews online. Like David, I guess there were times where I too felt like a black sheep in life and wanted to watch at least one film a day and then tell the world all about my opinions. But there are so many elements about David’s life and Australian films that I wasn’t aware of until I watched this feature.

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The pacing of this documentary is great, but it is mixed up with interviews, discussions of films and David Stratton’s life. Having all these mixed into one documentary kept held my interest 100% of the time. This could also be due to my love of anything cinema related.

Overall, this is one of my favourite documentaries. Not everyone will feel the same as me with this film, but it truly impacted and inspired me in a major way in my personal life. I found the life of David Stratton to be rather fascinating and extremely encouraging when it comes to my goals and dreams. If your fellow movie lover (like myself), this film is a must-watch for you. David Stratton: A Cinematic Life (2017) is Now Available on DVD!

9.5/10

Rating: 5 out of 5.

21st April 2020
Written by Peter Walkden
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It is Friday, February 18th- 189 days since Jim (Levi Miller) and his fellow ANZACs left home. Amidst the continuous rainfall and long walks, they find it impossible to rest. The introduction is accompanied by flashbacks, allowing us to learn that in 1916, Jim was in...

Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey 2 (2024)

After Christopher Robin (Scott Chambers) successfully escapes from Pooh and Piglet (Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey), the locals are determined to hunt Pooh and Piglet, destroying various forest areas to find them. With no other options left, Pooh (Ryan Oliva) and...

Mute Witness (1995)

One night, a woman is alone in her home as she prepares to head to bed. But little does this woman know; she's not actually alone. While in the bathroom, a news bulletin is heard on the radio advising listeners that Ernest Strohbecker and two accomplices escaped from...

Io Capitano (2023)

Seydou (Seydou Sarr) is a teenager who dreams of a better life for himself and his family. Eventually, Seydou and his cousin Moussa (Moustapha Fall) decide to leave their home in Dakar and travel to Europe, hoping to achieve fame and fortune so they can support their...

The Blues Brothers (1980)

When Jake Blues (John Belushi) is released from the Joliet Correctional Center in Illinois, his brother, Elwood (Dan Aykroyd), is waiting for him outside in a second-hand police car. The brothers go to visit ‘The Penguin’, a nun (Kathleen Freeman), immediately upon...

Kung Fu Panda 4 (2024)

When Master Shifu (Dustin Hoffman) tells Po (Jack Black) it's time to pass on his title of Dragon Warrior to someone else and become a spiritual leader, Po can't bring himself to choose anyone but himself. Po is now struggling to find inner peace and is highly...

Immaculate (2024)

Cecilia is a woman filled with faith and devotion to all things relating to Jesus Christ. When she accepts a new position at a notable Italian convent, she finds it hard to settle in as some strange behaviour is aimed at her from her peers. Nevertheless, Cecilia...

Control (2023)

Stella (Lauren Metcalfe) is the Home Secretary for Prime Minister David Addams (Mark Hampton) in London. The affair they are engaged in is still a secret from the outside world, but not so much among their fellow staff. One evening, during one of David's campaigns,...

Interview: Lauren Metcalfe / Control (2023)

Walkden Entertainment (aka Peter Walkden) had the honour and pleasure of chatting with Lauren Metcalfe, the lead actress of Control (2023), available on DVD and Digital from April 3rd, thanks to Eagle Entertainment. https://youtu.be/SdT1ikHwBh8?si=Hl9_OiJSRYsOqM4g...

Interview: Gene Fallaize / Control (2023)

Walkden Entertainment (aka Peter Walkden) had the honour and pleasure of chatting with Gene Fallaize, director, writer and executive producer of Control (2023), available on DVD and Digital from April 3rd, thanks to Eagle Entertainment. https://youtu.be/SdT1ikHwBh8...

Perfect Days (2023)

Hirayama (Kôji Yakusho) wakes up in his home, rolls up his sleeping bag, neatly folds everything away, brushes his teeth, gets dressed in his uniform, waters a few houseplants, and picks up some essential items, including his phone, keys, and some change for a vending...

Diamond Head (1962)

In 1959, two men arrive by plane from Honolulu to visit Richard ‘King’ Howland (Charlton Heston). After repeatedly asking him the same question, they are seeking a final answer this time- will King accept the honour of running for senator for Hawaii? Once again,...

I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead (2003)

Davey (Jonathan Rhys Meyers) enjoys the life of a small-time drug dealer. He often indulges in the party scene, including random hookups and occasional minor theft. One evening, as Davey is walking home, he is stalked by a mysterious man who is displeased with Davey's...

Road House (2024)

Dalton (Jake Gyllenhaal) is an ex-UFC fighter with a tragic past. With little money to his name, Dalton spends his days earning cash fighting in underground clubs. Given Dalton's reputation, most times, he walks in for a fight, and the opponent refuses to fight him,...

The Nut Farm (2024)

In the Australian town of Cobweb, an older man uses a sound detection device in the bush. With this tool, he discovers a group of people secretly living underground. The man is taken captive, and the scene then shifts to San Francisco in the United States. Brendan...

Ricky Stanicky (2024)

The story follows three best friends, Dean (Zac Efron), JT (Andrew Santino), and Wes (Jermaine Fowler), who have known each other since they were young kids. In the present day, the trio are still close friends, but they also share a dark secret. When they were young,...

The Mist (2007)

In a small town, David Drayton (Thomas Jane) is an artist who paints movie-related posters. A horrific storm begins one night, and the following day, he and his family investigate the aftermath. The storm has caused extensive damage; large trees have been uprooted,...

Road House (1989)

Dalton, played by Patrick Swayze, is a highly skilled bouncer. He prefers to handle any trouble professionally and quietly, but sometimes, he must use his fists and kicks to defend himself. One night, Dalton gets into a fight in a club and ends up getting wounded by a...

Cabrini (2024)

In Italy, in 1889, Francesca Cabrini (Cristiana Dell'Anna) is a nun in the Roman Catholic Church. Cabrini is passionate about helping young children who live in poverty and roam the streets. Her dream is to start building a network of orphanages in Lombardy....

The Great Escaper (2023)

Set in the year 2014, Bernard (Michael Caine) is a World War II veteran who spends his days living in an aged care home with his wife Irene (Glenda Jackson). As the anniversary of D-Day approaches, Bernard attempts to book in to attend the D-Day commemorations in...

How to Have Sex (2023)

Three teenage girls, Tara (Mia McKenna-Bruce), Em (Enva Lewis) & Skye (Lara Peake), are travelling on a holiday in Malia, Greece. The close friends hope to have a wild and fun time, spending their time being loud, drinking heavily, visiting various clubs, meeting...

Desperation Road (2023)

Maben (Willa Fitzgerald) is currently doing everything she can to get by and survive while attempting to be a good mother to a young daughter. With no home or money to their name, the pair often move around from one place to the next. One evening, Maben is approached...

History of Evil (2024)

In the future, many things have changed. Firstly, corruption plagues America, and local police now enforce a religious government. Those who refuse to submit to religious law enforcement are known as ‘The Resistance’. One member of the Resistance is Alegre Dyer...

You’ll Never Find Me (2023)

In a mobile home in a caravan park, Patrick (Brendan Rock) sits alone by his dining table while a wild storm rages outside. Soon, a loud knock at the door startles Patrick. Upon opening the door, he finds a woman (Jordan Cowan) begging for help and seeking shelter...