Tag: Australia

Space 1999: Aliens Are Jerks

Space: 1999 taught me two valuable lessons. The first is that space is depressing and best represented by the color taupe. The second is that, with few exceptions, aliens are jerks. At least in the first season, Space: 1999 (UK, 1975-77) captures malaise, chronic low-grade depression and inertia […]

Abigail Nussbaum on Furiosa (2024)

At Asking The Wrong Questions, the always insightful Abigail Nussbaum has some thoughts on George Miller’s Furiosa (2024).”The first thing that must be said about this movie is that it should not work. It’s a prequel to one of the most mind-blowing, groundbreaking, and just plain revolutionary action […]

“Late Night with the Devil”

The Gutter’s own Sachin Hingoo shares his thoughts on Colin and Cameron Cairnes’ Late Night With The Devil (Australia, 2023). “I don’t know quite when or how it happened, but David Dastmalchian has quietly become one of my favourite actors over the last year. Between solid performances in […]