It’d be almost redundant to describe Akira Kurosawa’s works as influential. His career, spanning six decades, has resulted in numerous films that have tried to emulate his works (but never with an equal result). This week, The Magnificent Seven was released, reminding us yet again…
Interview: Jodie Foster talks ‘Money Monster’
Having interviewed classy Hollywood royalty Jodie Foster as a red carpet rookie back in 2002, I knew what to expect this time. She was visiting Sydney to promote her then big new release Panic Room, a role she gained after…
Film Review: Money Monster
There are quite a lot of topics tackled in Jodie Foster’s new film, Money Monster. It makes statements – both overt and subtle – on Wall Street, class, sexism and politics. While the film is a well-executed thriller, managing to…