Gillian Terzis
Send in the Clown
Tragedy, they say, is inherently funny. It’s why some of us (let’s face it, most of us) try desperately, often unsuccessfully, to stifle our guilty chortles at others’ misfortune. Comedic films such as The Royal Tenenbaums and The Squid and the Whale exemplify this exegesis of humour and calamity; although, it arguably gives little explanation [...]
Best of the Edinburgh Fest
If one were to compare the Best of the Edinbugh Fest to a culinary establishment, it would be a bogan-free Sizzler. With the allure of three internationally acclaimed stand-up acts for the price of one, it is the perfect synthesis between economic good-sense and humour, and also provides a veritable smorgasbord of comedic stylings to [...]
We Jam Econo: Story of the Minutemen
Directed by Tim Irwin, We Jam Econo: The Story of the Minutemen is a 90-minute documentary chronicling the life and times of ’80s punk band, the Minutemen. It also serves as a poignant tribute to lead singer D.Boon, who died in a car accident at the age of 27 in 1985.
The Minutemen never sought commercial [...]
Trespass & Trickery in Los Angeles
There was a time before the legend of Tony Hawk, before his street-skating adventures graced our video gaming consoles, before skating tournaments offered multimillion dollar sponsorship deals and slots on MTV. The skater-punk aesthetic was encapsulated by The Dead Kennedys rather than Good Charlotte’and the skate movement was rooted firmly in the underground.
The old-school and [...]
Super Sk8mm + Mixed Cheese Bits Programme 2
Super Sk8mm is a motley mix of short films split into two halves: the first dedicated to emerging skate film-makers and the second to Rick Charnoski and Coan ‘Buddy’ Nichols (Fruit of the Vine).
90-minutes of devotion to skateboarding may sound daunting to the average filmgoer, but the majority of films appeal to a broader audience. [...]
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