Netflix Reviews

Iron Winter (2025)

Review published 22nd February 2026 https://youtu.be/MAJUht8sQEA?si=k1VxLmblLahRCC-R Watch the official trailer. Reviving Tradition: Mongolia’s Winter Migration and the Stakes for the Herd Since ancient times, the nomadic herders of Mongolia's Tsakhir Valley have...

The Golden Spurtle (2025)

Inside Scotland’s Remarkable World Porridge Making Championship Have you ever heard of one of the world's most unusual and fantastic competitions? Each year, the highland village of Carrbridge in Scotland hosts the World Porridge Making Championship. Charlie Miller,...

The Darkside of Society (2023)

In 1989, a new kind of horror film debuted on the big screen, directed by Brian Yuzna. This movie was entertaining and disturbing, offering a unique experience for horror fans that set it apart from anything they had seen. Many considered it on par with some of the...

Love of an Icon: The Legend of Crocodile Dundee (2025)

It’s incredible to think the Australian motion film (and smash hit) Crocodile Dundee was initially released in 1986. Two follow-up instalments would also follow, starting in 1988 with Crocodile Dundee II and later in 2001 with Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles. But how...

Every Little Thing (2024)

It’s time to prepare your feeders in Beverly Hills because spring is here. Spring marks the beginning of the early appearance of hummingbirds, who return after spending the winter down south. Hummingbirds are, in fact, the world’s smallest birds. Every Little Thing...

George A. Romero’s Resident Evil (2025)

If you are familiar with horror films, you’ll know George A. Romero. He was an exceptional film director, actor, writer, executive producer, editor, and skilled cinematographer. Most importantly, George A. Romero expertly utilised a groundbreaking concept in several...

Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story (2024)

When you hear the name Christopher Reeve, many will think of his performance in the well-known film franchise Superman, which started in 1978 and later spanned three more instalments. While Reeve also appeared in various other titles, including Remains of the Day,...

The Speedway Murders (2023)

On November 17, 1978, in a town known as Speedway in Indianapolis, a tragic and unexplainable event occurred at a popular fast-food restaurant, Burger Chef. After a busy night in the restaurant, the four staff members on duty suddenly went missing while closing the...

The Blind Sea (2024)

Matt Formston is a blind surfer from Australia. Despite having only 3% vision, Matt has always pursued his long-term dreams and goals, especially in sports, never allowing his disability to hold him back. His determination, passion, and skills as a surfer have earned...

Dario Argento Panico (2023)

Introducing a documentary focused on the well-known horror director, writer, producer, actor, and composer Dario Argento. Today, many public figures would say Dario is like a painter or a musician in the film style. Dario's films have always featured fantastic camera...

Welcome to the Darkness (2023)

Note: I worked on the PR campaign for this film, but this review is unpaid and reflects my honest opinion. It's incredible to think of it now, but in 2002, The Darkness was an unsigned band. By 2004, its key members- Justin Hawkins, his brother Dan Hawkins, Frankie...

Hot Potato: The Story of the Wiggles (2023)

I would be utterly speechless if you told me you've never heard of the greatest band in Australia. This band, many would claim, is like The Beatles but made for toddlers. You may have heard of The Wiggles, Anthony (The Blue Wiggle), Murray (The Red Wiggle), Greg (The...

Tom Cruise: The Last Movie Star (2023)

I'd be astonished if you'd never heard of the legendary actor Tom Cruise. In the present day, the name Tom Cruise means everything. For some, he was a heartthrob discovered in the 80s with his boyish charms, or perhaps you consider him one of the most incredible...

We Were Once Kids (2021)

In 1995, an indie film was released worldwide, becoming a cult classic in time.  When Kids first came out in cinemas, everyone was talking about it, and by that, I'm not just referring to movie audiences and film buffs. The film created a storm of controversy,...

Against The Tide (2023)

Guided only by the wind and tide, a small white ship sails the stunning, deep blue sea. As viewers, we are invited to join the family’s journey aboard the ship and share an unforgettable experience with the film’s Director, Lauren-Ann Smith, and her family.  This...

Living with Chucky (2022)

Note: I worked on the PR campaign for this film, but this review is unpaid and reflects my honest opinion. Kyra Elise Gardner is a director and writer who grew up with a famous horror icon. It’s an icon that spawned many films and continues as a TV series.  If...

Greenhouse by Joost (2022)

Following famous zero-waste activist, artist and restaurant owner Joost Bakker, this documentary shows Joost's love for all things related to nature. In the present day, Joost lives in Monbulk, Melbourne, Australia, and we see first-hand how he lives. Keen on growing...

Fire Front (2022)

Witness one of the biggest catastrophic disasters within Australia through this documentary. Fire Front takes a deep look into the bushfires which occurred from 2019 through 2020. Here, as an audience member, you will get an inside view and a first-hand experience...

I Am Alfred Hitchock (2021)

Focusing on one of the greatest filmmakers in history, this documentary tells the story of a man who didn't just understand filmmaking but helped develop it and became the ultimate master of suspense for his time. I am talking about one of my favourite Directors and...

Under Cover (2022)

Once upon a time, buying a home was easier and would provide the homeowner with a safe place and peace of mind. In the present day, economics has changed everything regarding buying or renting a home, leaving many with shattered dreams and homeless. Under Cover is an...

Ablaze (2021)

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers, please be advised that this film contains themes of violence and oppression against Indigenous Australians and images and videos of deceased persons. Introducing Ablaze, a feature-length documentary that looks back at the...

The Found Footage Phenomenon (2021)

This documentary looks at the cinema phenomenon and genre known as Found Footage.  Many film buffs surely have seen films such as The Blair Witch Project (1999), Cloverfield (2008) and Paranormal Activity (2007), which were highly successful features when they...

Carbon – The Unauthorised Biography (2022)

Where did Carbon come from?  How does Carbon work?  Did it come from the big bang?  This new feature-length documentary will discuss every question you’ve had about Carbon.  From the beginning of this feature, we understand that Carbon’s creation is a unique, cosmic...

Beyond the Wastleand (2021)

Most movie lovers are familiar with the cinematic legend of Mad Max, which began with its first feature back in 1979, followed up by two more film instalments.  To this day, the franchise is classed as one of the greatest Australian film series ever made.  What’s...

Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street (2021)

Street Gang: How we Got to Sesame Street begins with a look back in time.  The year is 1981, and we are in New York City behind the scenes on the set of Sesame Street.  More than twelve million American children watch what goes on in Sesame Street on an...

The Tunnel: The Other Side of Darkness (2021)

When it comes to Australian cinema, it’s no secret that we’ve all seen films that are just another found footage movie. Thankfully, some films were quite successful, memorable, and different from the rest. One of them was a mockumentary, The Tunnel, which was released...

Julia (2021)

Julia is a documentary that follows the life and journey of Julia Child.  Julia was well known for her work on television and was a famous cookbook writer.  But this isn’t just about Julia’s love for food; we also discover about her upbringing, her time...

Sparkling: The Story of Champagne (2021)

Champagne! We all know what it is, and perhaps some of you are drinking a glass of it while you're reading this very review. But, do you know where Champagne came from or are you aware of Champagne throughout history? Sparkling: The Story of Champagne reveals...

My Father and Me (2019)

Narrated by Nick Broomfield, the documentary takes its audiences on a personal look at his relationship with his father, Maurice Broomfield. Starting with stunning imagery and a touching musical soundtrack, we learn that Nick’s father, Maurice, worked as a factory...

Becoming Cousteau (2021)

For those who are not aware, Captain Jacques Cousteau is well known for many reasons. He is mostly known for his passion and love of the underwater world, but over 25 years, he also wrote books and featured in a smash-hit TV series, reaching hundreds of millions of...

The Children in the Pictures (2021)

In this documentary focusing on online child sexual exploitation, we learn early on that online child sexual exploitation is the world’s fastest-growing major crime.  Yet, in the present day, less than a thousand police worldwide are dedicated to preventing...

Gunda (2020)

Gunda is a documentary that examines the daily life of several animals living on a farm. Some of these animals include a large pig, a couple of cows and a one-legged chicken. The film takes its audience on a journey while watching these animals doing various...

The Last Blockbuster (2020)

The Last Blockbuster is a documentary about how Blockbuster Video began and eventually became one of the greatest retailers of entertainment. As well as that this is also the sad story of how the major retailer fell apart, leaving only one Blockbuster Store remaining....

The Mystery of D.B. Cooper (2020)

The Mystery of D.B. Cooper is a Documentary about one of the biggest aeroplane heists in history.  It was November 1971 and a man known as DB Cooper hijacked a plane flying out of Portland, Oregon.  How did he do it?  A stranger boarded a plane and...

The Leadership (2020)

A woman named Fabian Dattner is a professional leadership consultant and CEO who had a dream one night and believes she has the key for the future for women everywhere. Fabian gets the idea to put a big group of female scientists on a voyage for 20 days with...

Brock: Over The Top (2020)

Introducing a feature-length documentary that shares the life and journey of Peter Brock.  If you're not familiar with the name, Peter Brock was very well known within Australia.  Many would state that Peter Brock was the most significant racing car driver that...

House of Cardin (2019)

Welcome to a behind the scenes look at the mind of an icon who changed fashion and our world forever. House of Cardin is a documentary that takes fans behind the scenes into the life of Pierre Cardin through archive footage and shows us where his journey began. The...

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. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uoTbplWKvOg A Cinematic...

Tea with the Dames (2018)

This is a film about four actresses (who are now Dames) catching up together to share stories, have tea, share memories and most importantly laugh. Our Dames are Judi Dench, Eileen Atkins, Joan Plowright & Maggie Smith. https://youtu.be/DeGaIFcq0JU From the...

Won’t You Be My Neighbor? (2018)

I had no idea before watching this film who Fred Rogers was. I’ve seen his shows, but I wasn’t aware of this film when it arrived in the cinemas overseas. Many audiences who watched this film only had praises to give out about it. After watching this film myself, I...

Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind (2018)

For those who are not aware, this film is, in fact, a documentary about the life of the late actor, Robin Williams. The film follows his journey from a young boy who became an unforgettable actor, comedian and voice actor for animation films- a man who knew how to...