Mark Blackmore, Author at This Is Film - Conversations in Film and Pop Culture

Two of the most recognisable faces in Hollywood, Julia Louis-Dreyfus (Veep) and Will Ferrell (Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy)…

A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (2020)

January 22, 2020

Marielle Heller’s A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood is not a straight biopic about Mr Rogers, (which would probably not…

Little Women (2020)

December 30, 2019

There’s a lot of expectation for Greta Gerwig’s follow up to the critically acclaimed, brilliant Lady Bird (2017). There’s also…

Jumanji: The Next Level (in 4DX)

December 21, 2019

If you’re not aware, large cineplexes across Australia have begun installing 4DX cinemas, which purport to give you an enhanced…

Dolemite is My Name (2019)

November 17, 2019

Dolemite is My Name appears to have been conceived as the Academy Award-winning vehicle for everyone involved. A hefty period…

Between Two Ferns: The Movie (2019)

September 30, 2019

Between Two Ferns: The Movie is not wanting to be a whole lot more than it is. Which is just…

Stuber (2019)

July 14, 2019

“Lethal Weapon for the ride-sharing woke-age? Sounds interesting!” said someone at Fox. “And we’ve got stars! Kumail Nanjiani, Dave Bautista,…

The Highwaymen (2019)

April 22, 2019

The Highwaymen has a point to make that could seem rather quaint. This true story about the hunt for 1930s…

Unicorn Store (2019)

April 19, 2019

Brie Larson’s debut filmmaking effort is in many ways the right kind of start. Fresh off her superstar breakthrough in…

On the Basis of Sex (2018)

February 11, 2019