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REV I EW : UNSAN E O f ten th ere a re fi l m s th a t leave yo u un c er ta i n i f yo u enjoyed o r n o t . Un s a n e i s exactly th a t fi l m.
and it’s that something that leaves you pondering if you enjoyed it or not. Sawyer Valentini (Claire Foy) was going about her business when the son of an old man she would read to, David Strine built an infatuation with her. Getting out of control Sawyer took matters into her own hands and ended up moving to another city to start a fresh lifestyle. Not telling anyone the real reason for her motives, Sawyer was for the most part isolated. After such a traumatic event Sawyer started to see
WORDS BY JAY COOK
Often there are films that leave you uncertain if you
David everywhere not expecting he actu-
enjoyed or not. Unsane is exactly that film. There’s just
ally followed her to this new city. Thinking
something about it that makes it feel like it could be
it was all in her head she sought out help
one of the best psychological horror films you’ve ever
from a local hospital. Feeling like she was
seen or something completely unworthy of your time.
making progress Sawyer had unwillingly
The story line is frighteningly too close to the truth.
committed herself to a mental asylum for
The performances take you through this really compli-
observation.
cated journey to survive. The technical side of Unsane is worthy of awards being filmed entirely on an iPhone
Struggling to convince anyone she was fine,
7 Plus. But there’s just something that can’t be explained
including the police, she manages to get
herself into a spot of bother when she can’t
While it’s hard not to see her as the Queen
you and most definitely creep you out. If
differentiate if she is seeing David or if he’s
and at times hear the Queen talking, Foy’s
you can move past hearing the Queen talk
only in her mind. Eventually she realises
range as an actress is quite remarkable.
every now and then you’ll be completely
David had made his way into the asylum
Flowing through anger to complete insan-
mesmerised by Claire Foy as Sawyer. But
and managed to have her locked away in
ity to placid and flirting while all the time
where you’ll come unstuck is in digest-
solitary confinement. This is where the film
appearing natural is something to behold.
ing all the horrible things that came from
takes a dark turn and flips the momentum
In a time where technology is fast outdoing
this one disturbed individual, David. Not
to a whole new level, albeit rather confront-
the human mind it’s no shock that Unsane
only will you be shocked by what you just
ing. Steven Soderbergh (Oceans 11, 12 and
was filmed on an iPhone 7 Plus. And you’d
watched, you’ll also get to the end and have
13, The Informant, Magic Mike) directs
be none the wiser as each shot is vibrant
to take a deep breath. And maybe look over
Unsane, in what is a really unique way of
and clear. What this does for the film is it
your shoulder more often.
telling the story. The entire film feels like
brings you closer to the characters in a way
you are a fly on the wall. The camera angles
that a standard camera would never allow.
and lenses make it feel like you are liter-
It also allows for these really unique posi-
ally a hidden camera. He uses a lot of shots
tions of the camera giving the entire film a
from far away to give it a feeling the charac-
really different feel to a normal psychologi-
ters are being watched. All these little things
cal horror.
make for a very unsettling experience. Overall Unsane will toy with you, confuse Claire Foy (The Crown, The Lady In The Van, Breathe) leads the way as Sawyer Valentini. Foy manages to play this slightly unhinged yet in control woman navigating her way through a traumatic experience.
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5 Films that were shot using the iPhone a nd how they a re sur prisin gly a ma zin g Word s by: J ay Cook W i th sm a rt pho ne s be ing abl e to do so much mor e th an your av e r a g e pe rso n re alise s, it ’s not h ar d to bel iev e peopl e are m a k i n g fu ll le ngt h f ilm s with th em. Th e l atest wh ich h it th e big s cr ee n i s Unsane f ro m D irector Stev en Soderber gh . And wh il e t h is i s b y n o me ans a pro m o t io n for Appl e, it got me th inking wh a t e lse i s o u t t he re f ilm e d u sing an iPh one. So h er e is a h omage t o ho w g r ea t t hings can co m e fr om smal l packages.
1 . U n san e From unretired, innovative and controversial Director Steven Soderbergh comes the horror, Unsane. Shot entirely on the iPhone 7, Soderbergh takes you on a journey through the mind of Sawyer Valentini. Sadly, Sawyer managed to get herself a stalker and even though she took a whole lot of measures to get rid of him, he’s followed her to the mental institution. How she got herself into the institution is also another epic tale to be told. But for a little while Sawyer isn’t too sure if her stalker is there or if she’s seeing things. Will she get out or is she madder than she thinks?
2. Tan ger i n e Filmed on an iPhone 5s and from the Director who brought us The Florida Project, Sean Baker, Tangerine is a tale of two transgender prostitutes working the dark side of Hollywood. Together they go on a search for the woman who’s sleeping with Sin-Dee’s Pimp. It turns out the woman is a biological woman, “real fish”. This is a whole other world you couldn’t even dream of. And what makes it even better is the climax at the donut shop.
3 . Rom an ce i n NY C This one’s a short film though done beautifully. Shot with an iPhone 6 and funded with a Kickstarter, Director and Photographer Tristan Pope takes us on a journey through New York. Only ever seeing through the boyfriend’s eyes you can feel the love as he looks at his girlfriend. Sitting in a restaurant, waking up in bed, hanging out in the park all the while madly and deeply looking at the one he loves. It ’s a quick watch with a nice soundtrack and score.
4. I P lay W i th the P hrase E each Oth e r Trying to explain this is like trying to explain the world is round to a flat earther. Shot with an iPhone, the whole phone theme continues into the film as its entirety i s a whole lot of phone conversations. Directory Jay Alvarez who also plays Jake in the film moves in with a friend who scams money from Craigslist punters. It ’s quirky, funny and almost definitely over acted. But that ’s what makes it just about right.
5. D etour This little gem of a short film is an absolute delight to watch. Shot with an iPhone, French Director Michel G ondry whisks us away on a French countryside holiday. But it all goes horribly wrong when the youngest of the family’s trike falls off of the van before they even get to their destination. Knowing just how much the little girl loves her trike, it ’s miraculously starts to make its way to find her. Finally making its way to her it realises she’s already moved on. But don’t worry, it ends happily ever after.
REV I EW : I FEEL P RETT Y I Feel Pretty car ries a wonderful message with part of you leaving feeling better about yourself, a new-found confidence maybe. Like maybe that extra bread roll at dinner will be ok. Maybe those tight jeans won’t bur n a per manent image into ever yone’s retinas.
Ren e e played by Amy S chu me r (Trainwre ck, S natched , In si d e A my S ch um er ) i s by all me ans you r ave rage wo m a n . Worki n g i n I T for a be au ty company Re ne e d o e s n’ t seem to h ave mu ch going for he r.
WORDS BY JAY COOK
However the strong message is in I Feel
Hanging out with her friends at the bar
Pretty, it doesn’t change the fact that this
deciding group dating is something that
film is disjointed, boring and lacks any con-
could work for them. Renee decides to head
nectivity to its viewer. Like the films before
to a spin class in an effort to make some
it who haveaackled this topic: Shallow Hal,
changes about herself. Sadly, her attempt to
BIG or any other body swapping movie I
be healthy doesn’t end well for her and she
Feel Pretty doesn’t quite seem completely
hits her head, only to wake as a new woman.
thought through. It feels like it flows through
Despite not changing anything about
its 1 hour 50 minutes just ticking boxes with
herself, Renee sees herself as an entirely new
no real question as to how or why the story
person and with that comes a new-found
is what it is. And how on Earth would she
confidence. She finds love, starts making
not tell someone what’s happened. It’s only
ground at her workplace and her confidence
the audience who has any idea what’s going
becomes infections to those around her.
on. And when Renee finally realises what’s
Until the goes too far and insults her friends.
happened there is no calculation of the
It isn’t until she bumps her head again that
situation.
she realises she was always the same person. Amy Schumer falls naturally into this role,
playing a plus sized woman as it’s part of
for her as she’s the target audience of a new
normal comedy. It’s rather cringeworthily at
her usual comedy story. While her comedic
range. From her look to her voice Williams
times and for the most part feels like it’s half
delivery is on point and seems to open up
will have you in stitches as you watch her
an idea with a lot of money. But where this
a scene for everyone else to have some fun
try and fail to make a name for herself.The
film succeeds is in it’s very real message ever
on a comedic level, Schumer wasn’t able to
love interest of Schumer’s character is Ethan
more relevant when body image for men
demand the same attention for any of her
played by Rory Scovel (The House, Those
and women is topical. Beauty is in the eye of
dramatic scenes. Sadly, it’s this that takes
Who Can’t, Wrecked). Scovel plays the male
the beholder and confidence is easily sexier.
away from the film which in turn just lets
version of Schumer. He’s insecure with his
While rushing out to see this wouldn’t be
it flow through without any connection.
body and some of the things he does like
suggested, it is worth seeing at some point
Alongside Schumer is Michelle Williams
his fitness class isn’t your average activity
even if it’s just a reminder that you are who
who seems to be in just about everything
for a man. But from this insecurity comes
you are and someone will love you for you
at the moment. But Williams completely
a real wake up that men are in the same
and so should you.
and utterly nails this role which is some-
boat as women when it comes to insecu-
thing unusual for her to play. Williams
rities. Scovel manages to tap into this very
plays Avery LeClaire the heiress to her
desirable average guy that you can’t help
Grandmother’s beauty company and boss
but hope it all works out for him.This isn’t
to Renee who ends up creating a position
your normal romantic comedy nor is it a
GAME R EVI EW IMORTAL REDNECK T his ga me i s qu i te l i te ra lly w h a t i t says it is; a dude wh o i s i m m o rta l, tha nk s to s o me Eg y p ti a n G o d s , an d w h o i s a l s o a re d n e ck . WORDS BY BRITTANY TREADWELL
The game plot is simple enough but it’s simplicity is deceiving. There are bad guys and playing as the redneck, you traverse the pyramids level by level, killing bad guys. It’s not as simple as it sounds. For a start there is only one difficulty setting so there is no accommodation for someone who is a casual gamer or someone who devotes a lot of time to their gaming console. Unless you have dedicated hundreds of hours prior to shooting bad guys in other games then you may have difficulty getting past the first pyramid – to date, no one in my household has managed it. Now you may be reading this and
When you hear the title of this game, “Immortal Redneck ”, you know what you are getting into.. There’s definitely going to be guns, definitely some sort of drawling S outher n Accent and definitely a YEE-HAW or two. What I wasn’t expecting was for this game to be set in Egypt with Ancient Egyptian G ods and the pyramids all playing pivotal roles.
immediately thinking “Noobs” but this
abilities maxed out though, I found them
the wall, it is more fun than frustrating.
game is deceptively tricky. You will never
to be lacklustre in what they could do.
If shooting weird Mummy monster’s in a
start the game in the exact same level, with
Take for example, the Lightning God pack.
bizarre throwback to the present kind of
the layout changing with each death. If
Sounds awesome, right? I think I used it
world is your kind of thing than this game
you play it enough, you eventually get the
once and its weapons and attacks were so
is definitely worth playing. Be warned
hang of what enemies you will encoun-
useless I ended up switching straight back
though, this game isn’t for your beginner
ter in which rooms but even then, the
to what I had before. Like I said, some of
players.
game will surprise you. Health and ammo
the weapons could use some work.
are sparse so playing can often feel like a suicide mission. That’s ok though, because
These little issues and bugs that come with
in keeping with the tone of your Egyptian
any new release don’t interrupt the game-
surrounds, you will get ‘stronger’ each
play and if I’m honest, I thought this game
time you die. Your respawn point is always
was great. It’s simple yet deceptive, and con-
outside of the pyramids and will always
stantly changing game scape can keep you
lead you to a magic tree that will increase
entertained for hours, and whilst some-
your abilities. Even with some of these
times you want to throw the controller at
LOS T I N SPAC E
WORDS BY AL AISDAIR LEITH
S ci-fi lovers rejoice.. Lost In S pace is the latest Netflix series and with a massive budget, sci fi lovers ever ywhere will be loving this reboot that takes the fun and family of the original T V show and updates it for a new generation with eye boggingly beautiful visual , a great stor y and character driven stor y that delivers an entertaining and well worth watching first season.
The show still features the Robinson
Additional players include Dr Smith
pants is definitely a missed opportunity!
family set in 2048 with John Robinson
(Parker Posey) in her campiest and most
The show’s cinematography is also spec-
(Toby Stephens) the absentee father who
delicious role to date. While it does come
tacular, the majority of the show is filmed
gets a lot of clapback from all three kids
across the crazy and ridiculous things
in Canada and while a lot of what we see
during the first few episodes. Maureen
she does to survive, it also showcases just
looks recognisable, it still manages to
Robinson (Molly Parker) is the head of
how much she wants to live and that she
transport us to another time and place
the family and scientist. Their two daugh-
won’t stop trying. It comes across as both
successfully.
ters Penny (Minda Sundwall) and Judy
admirable and villainous which the show
(Taylor Russell), well half sister Judy as she
runners tend to find the right blend of to
The pilot episode is the perfect setup to
is now bi racial bringing the family into the
make it believable. This time around the
give a run down on where this family is at
current political climate. Will Robinson
Robinson’s aren’t the only ones who are
as well as laying down the ground work
(Maxwell Jenkins) is the clear favou-
in space, with a whole bunch of colonisers
for the lore of the show and hopefully the
rite of the family and standout performer
whose pod’s are knocked off course so this
remaining 9 episodes will be just as great
being the most likeable and relatable of
allows for interactions from outside parties
as the first. Keep checking back for episode
the bunch. When their ship gets knocked
and the show to feel a bit more real.
updates over the next week.Lost In Space is
off course from landing they arrive on an unknown planet and must learn to survive.
available exclusively on Netflix right now. Although no Matt Le Blanc in silver leather
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yet met sympathize.
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SUN D O GS It is the complexity and simplicity of the characters and stor y that drives it until the end. It takes a great Writer and D irector to show not tell. S un D ogs never
WORDS BY JACKIE JEANETTE California, three years after 9/11, Ned Chipley (Michael Angarano) is determined to end terrorism by joining the Marines. Unfortunately for Ned, his limited capabilities prevent him from enlisting and he is sent on his way to protect the home front by Sergeants too afraid to tell the truth. In an attempt to prevent a seemingly real terrorist, Ned meets Tally (Melissa Benoist), an equally naĂŻve and sweet girl. A somewhat strange idea on paper, Sun Dogs is a charming story that highlights the immense talent of its writers, cast and debut Director, Jennifer Morrison (Once Upon a Time). It is mostly a slow burn,
attempts to spell out its message for you, rather i t gui des you along the jour ney.
A SOMEW HAT S TR AN GE ID EA ON PAPER , SUN D OG S IS A CHAR MIN G STORY THAT HIGHLIGHTS THE IMMEN SE TALEN T OF ITS WRITER S, CAST AN D D EBUT D IRECTOR
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akin to movies such as Being There and
(Modern Family) need no mention beyond
Lars and the Real Girl, which Morrison
they are in it and they are as extraordinary
has credited as inspiration. It is the com-
as ever. It is two nerdy favourites that really
plexity and simplicity of the characters and
capture your attention throughout the film,
story that drives it until the end. It takes a
Melissa Benoist and Jennifer Morrison.
great Writer and Director to show not tell. Sun Dogs never attempts to spell out its
Benoist truly proves herself as an actor with
message for you, rather it guides you along
range well beyond Supergirl in this film.
the journey.
She is certainly not Kara Danvers and she deserves accolade for her performance.
Most have love my gone to this. Discovered interested
That message is one with many different
Morrison on the other hand is hardly in the
facets, all increasingly relevant in today’s
film. All of maybe two minutes. However,
day and age. Most obviously, the film dis-
her vision and touch are evident in every
sects the impact of terrorism on modern
scene as the Director of the film. If this is
day America. Chipley dedicates his whole
the start of her directing career, expect big
life to stopping terrorism, whilst others
things to come.
Missed lovers
accommodate for new fears. On a deeper
Sun Dogs is not particularly funny nor is
way one vanity
level, the film pulls apart our sense of iden-
it particularly dramatic. It is a story about
tity and purpose as individuals. Should we
the real issues we face as society. It is the
pursue “the ultimate dream” till the day we
story of finding purpose and identity when
die or do we adapt in order to survive this
everything and everyone is working against
crazy world? All important questions, all
you. It highlights how sometimes saving
are asked within the film.
lives isn’t as heroic as we like to think. It is
change the direction of their lives to
the story about how sometimes saving lives The cast is full of wonderful actors who
is as simple as saying hello. It is a story well
have proven themselves time and time
worth watching.
again. Allison Janney (I, Tonya, The West Wing), Michael Angarano (Almost
Sun Dogs is available to watch now on
Famous, Will & Grace) and Ed O’Neill
Netflix.
paffronting insipidity day.
wishes but the like it.
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BRE ATH WORDS BY JAY COOK . When a director can bring words of a novel to the screen and enchant the eye with images that could only be imagined from reading the novel, it is a tremendous escape.
WORDS BY JAY COOK When a director can bring words of a novel to the screen and enchant the eye with images that could only be imagined from reading the novel, it is a tremendous escape. Director and Actor Simon Baker manages to give life for the big screen to Author Tim Winton’s award-winning novel, Breath. And what you have is a spectacular story so cleverly adapted for the screen with the visual splendour only a Winton novel and exceptional eye for detail from Baker’s direction could bring to life.
A SOMEW HAT STR AN GE ID EA ON PAPER , SUN D OG S IS A CHAR MIN G STORY THAT HIGHLIGHTS THE IMMEN SE TALEN T OF ITS WRITER S, CAST AN D D EBUT D IRECTOR
of this film is not one to be reckoned with.
Loonie is frighteningly accurate. If he didn’t
Thanks to the stunning coast line and town
have you in stitches laughing because his
Set in a small coastal town in the 1970s
of Denmark in Western Australia, Baker
lines were hilarious, it was his delivery of
are two young boys, the best of friends.
was able to bring a whole new character
a simple line made side splitting hilari-
One is quiet and calculated, Pikelet played
to the screen alongside the talented actors.
ous. But beneath that is a very lost boy
by Samson Coulter. The other is loud and
While it was Baker’s first time directing, he
and what was interesting is he managed
obnoxious, Loonie played by Ben Spence.
was also having to direct first time actors
to hide it until he had these internal con-
Together they build their love for the ocean
Coulter and Spence. It is hard to think
flicts and you just caught a glimpse of what
and start to learn to surf. After a chance
watching their performances on screen
is going on in his head. From the rugged
meeting with an ex-pro surfer, Sando
that they are anything but novices. Baker
bush landscape to the sweeping coast and
(Simon Baker) the boys take on some of
managed to tap into something with these
amazing surf, Breath is a truly spectacu-
the biggest waves that would frighten even
boys and bring a unique naivety that might
lar film. The story pulls you in and you
the most expert of surfers. With the differ-
not have been possible with seasoned
don’t quite know where it will take you. As
ent paths the boys start to take Sando and
actors. Samson Coulter despite surfing at
you find yourself immersed in the story
Loonie end up travelling through Indonesia
elite levels managed to capture the charac-
line of each of the characters you are taken
while Pikelet is left on his own but not
ter of Pikelet with absolute ease. There is
into another world. Watching the surf roll
without company. Pikelet quickly starts to
one quote in the film “You’ve got this look.
in, watching the rain poor throughout
build an infatuation with Sando’s wife, Eva
Like you’re expecting to lose something”,
the bush you lose yourself in some pretty
played by Elizabeth Debicki (Everest, The
which absolutely nails Coulters perfor-
remarkable shots. The visual aspect of the
Night Manager, Guardians of the Galaxy
mance. He is so far in his own head calcu-
film is ever as important as the story itself.
2). It doesn’t take long for the two to build a
lating every situation to the point he talks
It adds an entire new character that is so
sexual relationship teaching Pikelet things
himself out of it. His performance is mes-
important to what it is the story is telling.
he would never dream of. First time film
merising to watch as he navigates adoles-
Without something so special, you would
Director Simon Baker most known for his
cence and this crazy world of surfing and
be left with a film that doesn’t have any
work as The Mentalist or The Guardian had
sexual awakening.
heart.
his work cut out for him with Breath. Not only did Baker bring someone else’s written
Ben Spence, another elite surfer played
work to the screen he also had to convert
up to his character and utterly stole every
what is a truly visual story to the extremes
scene he graced. From his opening few
Overall this film is one truly special film
of the imagination. The visual splendour
scenes his delivery and understanding of
to watch. While it does edge on the long
GAME REVIEW: GOD OF WAR
The Playstation 4 has been an unstoppable force
WORDS BY AL AISDAIR LEITH
has made Kratos a different man…sort of. He still
ever since its announcement in February 2013, previously Xbox had ruled the console wars during the 360 era. The tide turned however since the release of PS4 with Sony understanding what its core audience wants and has delivered solid titles since its release crowning it king of the (fanboy) console wars. Why do I bring this up? Games like Until Dawn, Infamous : Second Son, Uncharted 4 & Horizon : Zero Dawn have been smash hits as console exclusives giving Sony a competitive edge against Xbox. It is with no surprise that God Of War not only continues in this tradition, it smashes it wide open and delivers the best gaming experience I have had on the PS4 to date. Taking a fairly one dimensional character whose emotional range was “smashy smashy” and completely diving into his backstory, adding a family, transporting to another realm and killing his wife has that gruff, man of few words vibe and while his crazy and unpredictably wild nature has somewhat been tamed, I almost felt like calling this game “God Of War” was a little bit of a disservice. While the game focuses on Kratos and his son Atreus, it really is the journey of a grieving father who is
trying to connect with his son. I personally felt like calling the game “Kratos” or “Kratos’s Journey” would have been a more appropriate title, but I digress. God Of War is a complete phenomenal experience like no other on the Playstation 4. From the beautiful graphics to the moving score and sound effects to the intensely detailed characters and dialogue combine with some incredible action and fighting sequences and surprising character depth deliver above and beyond any expectations I had for this re-imagining of the series. This game is set in the Norse mythology and makes it clear from the beginning that this is a very different world. Kratos is married with a wife and child, after an unexplained death of his wife, he must bond with his son and take his late wife’s ashes to the tallest peak of the mountain to be scattered as per her dying wish. Having a father and son as polar opposites does wonders for this game. The rough and toughness of Kratos mixing with the sensitive and soft Arterus is a delightful mix. There are points in the game where Arterus is babbling away asking questions and being loud and Kratos will just simply say “Be quiet, boy” and then you are attacked by enemies hiding in the shadows. The game is all delivered by one continuous camera shot that never breaks or stops for “loading times” which surprised and impressed me. However there is a trade off, the game delivers a 30fps and at some point it is very noticeable (I also have to factor on that I was playing a review copy and the all important day 1 patch has not been made available at this stage). There is so much to discuss the game but we don’t want to head into spoiler territory until the game has been out for a few weeks, so I will leave you with 500 words and simply tell yuo that God Of War is the surprise of 2018. It is beautiful, it is challenging, it is deep and a testament to gaming being taken seriously as art. Over the next few weeks make sure to check back in with Novastream for a spoiler filled video review, live streams and
AVENGE RS : I N FI NIT Y WAR 10 ye ar s of th e M C U a n d we h ave seen a lo t o f hero es & villain s. S o me g ood , s o m e g re a t a n d so m e m edio cre. O verall it h as b een a phe n ome na l jo ur n e y a n d I n f inity War def initely feels like the en d of th e road fo r th is ph a s e o f th e M ar vel Cinem atic Univer se.
WORDS BY AL AISDAIR LEITH
10 years of the MCU and we have seen a lot of heroes & villains. Some good, some great and some mediocre. Overall it has been a phenomenal journey and Infinity War definitely feels like the end of the road for this phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, paving the way for a bright new future by delivering possibly one of the best superhero films ever made to date. The film’s premise is fairly simple, Thanos the big blue, red and sometimes purple villain is searching for Infinity stones, they are sources of power that he seeks to control with his gauntlet. He must unite all 6 stones with three being scattered across the galaxy, three on earth, to control the universe with just a click of his fingers. Infinity War focuses on the fall out from Civil War
The R usso brothers are masters of shaking the MCU up,
(sort of‌) while mixing in the new charac-
they did it with the destr uction of SHIELD in Captain
ters and franchises since the last Avengers
America : Winter S oldier and again in Captain America :
film and shows the putting together of dif-
Civil War. They were the perfect choice for the Infinity
ferent characters in different groups to stop
Wa r stor yline and were able to keep the focus on the
Thanos from coming to Earth and retriev-
main Avengers cast while still showcasing the new ones
ing the last of the stones. That is all I am
we have grown to love over the last few years.
going to say about the plot I promise you
Please note this review will be 100% spoiler free so you won’t be getting anything ruined by me (I promise!) my biggest concern going into this was
the writers and directors for being so brave
scale be presented in such a positive light.
Thanos, previously in other trailers he
to take on a project of this magnitude and
You can feel the love that the Russo’s have
looked horribly average and to be fair they
managing to keep it all as cohesive as they
for these characters and this franchise.
should have not shown him in such a hor-
did. Seeing characters progress through
Avengers : Infinity War is the best Marvel
rible and unfinished state because in the
story arcs has been interesting to watch,
Cinematic Universe film to date.
actual movie he looks amazing. Super real-
and while this film doesn’t hone in one too
istic (well as much as purple alien with a
many progressions, it particularly looks at
ball sack for a chin can look) while his look
the Bruce Banner/Hulk relationship and
was flawless it was also helped by his char-
progresses Bruce Banner as a person and a
acter and story arc. By delving deep into
character. It was actually surprising to see
the history of the character and what his
them make this decision, particularly when
beliefs are, is a completely integral and nec-
the Hulk has been a huge focus in previous
essary tool to understand his motivations
Avenger films, to give Banner more breath-
and to some point even empathise with
ing room and screen time really helps delve
him, which is no easy feat. Seeing Thor
into the side effects of Thor : Ragnarok.
teaming up with the likes of Rocket and
Similarly going into backstories of Gamora
Groot is definitely one of the highlights of
and Nebula with Thanos and exploring
the team ups. There was something about
that relationship even more is essential sto-
seeing Scarlet Witch, Black Widow and
rytelling for context and understanding.
Okoye that is nothing short of glorious
Overall Avengers : Infinity War delivers
There is a lot of chopping and changing
above and beyond its promise of making
throughout the film that really could have
the biggest superhero film ever made. It
gone off the rails if not handled correctly,
successfully gives us essentially a Thanos
fortunately the script has been kept pretty
backstory while mixing in some spec-
tight and rumours of the many re-writes
tacular action sequences of our favourite
ensure that it stayed on course. There
Marvel superheroes. I am thoroughly con-
was one point in which it felt it was drag-
vinced that no other director could do this
ging but it swiftly picked up the pace and
so successfully. After all the complaining
was unrelenting from then till the emo-
that Joss Whedon did after Age Of Ultron,
tional climax. Props have to be given for
it is refreshing to see a film four times the
S e e i ng wo m e n an d p e o ple o f colo u r ta k i ng a f ro n t row p o s i t i o n i n th i s i n s ta lm e n t s h ow s M a r ve l’s p ro gre s s i o n towa rd s ch a nge a n d th e w i ld s u cce s s o f Bla ck Pa n th e r a n d th e u p co mi n g C a p ta i n M ar vel s h o u ld e n s u re th at i t co nt i nu e s . P.S. Do not read ANY spoiler reviews, leaks or tidbits, going in with the minimal amount of knowledge is the best way to experience this film, and make sure to stay all the way at the end of the credits scene.
FEATURE WO R DS BY B RI T TA NY HOWA RTH
THEWOMEN OF THE MARVEL CINEMATIC UNIVERSE
Here we beginning scope of fully recog released years of fil of iconic
So, let’s rediscover
e are in 2018 eagerly waiting for the ng of the end of Marvel’s phase 3. The f Marvel’s impeccable plan cannot be gnised until Avengers: Infinity War is on April 25th. However, we have ten lms to celebrate, along with an array ic actresses and their inspiring roles.
s take a walk down memory lane and r the women that helped bring to life some of our favourite heroines.
Rogers, Natasha Romanoff, and Sam Wilson from being executed. And who can deny the amazing portrayal of Hill by Cobie Smulders? Even with
Virginia ‘Pepper’ Potts Gwyneth Paltrow
the fan pressure and possibility of cutting her
She’s a business master mind with a quick quip
secret agent who could fight at the drop of a
and one of the few in the Iron Man trilogy to wear
hat and worry about picking glass from her bare
the iron suit. Having been a part of the universe
feet later.
hair, Smulders successfully brought us a fierce
since it kicked off, Ms. Potts has gone from Stark
“The news is loving you guys. Nobody
assistant, to business partner, CEO, and then to Extremis Serum survivor. During the filming
fact that she got her driver’s license photo while
Scarlett Johansson
of the Malibu attack in Ironman 3 when Paltrow
wearing Ms. Carter’s hair and make-up is just a
Always picking up after the boys, but also
wore the iron suit, her son was present on set.
bonus! A true spy with a heart of gold, but at the
throwing villains down just as often. Natasha
According to Paltrow, her son thought it was the
end of the day, all we as an audience ever wanted
Romanoff aka the Black Widow has had the
Gamora Zoe Saldana
best thing that’s ever happened to him.
was for her to finally get that dance.
audience’s attention since her boxing match with
Deadliest woman in the universe and former
Happy in Iron Man 2. But her skills don’t come
assassin, Gamora, along with her sister Nebula,
else is.”
“I do anything and everything Mr.
“Faster, ladies! Come on! My
without a history. This woman cut ties with the
is one of the few to have escaped Thanos’ thrall.
Stark requires, including occasionally
grandmother has more life in her, God
Russian KGB, and went on to be a S.H.E.I.L.D.
Although swords are more her thing, she’s not
taking out the trash. Will that be all?”
rest her soul. Move it!”
agent and a founding member of the Avengers
afraid to wield a space blaster and take down any
There’s no question that Scarlett Johansson was
threat to her galaxy guarding team. In fact, she
Margaret Elizabeth ‘Peggy’ Carter Hayley Atwell
Jane Foster Natalie Portman
the perfect choice for the role, especially because
and her sister were a part of one of the most epic
she wanted the role so badly she died her hair red
battles in MCU history as they attempted to settle
Astrophysicists, astronomer, and theorist, Jane
before even being cast.
their differences on the planet Ego.
With an extensive resume, Peggy Carter was
Foster is the only human shown in the MCU to
a woman ahead of her time. She was a part of
have visited Asgard, and certainly the only one
“I’m always picking up after you
“I am going to die surrounded by the
the British Armed Forces, MI5, the SSR, and was
to punch Loki and not earn his wrath. Not to
boys.”
biggest idiots in the galaxy.”
even a founder of S.H.E.I.L.D. Through her roles
mention the fact that her studies gave her the
in Captain America: The First Avenger, Ant-Man,
chance to win a Noble Prize. Although we’re not
Avengers: Civil War, and her own television
likely to see Portman back in the role, we can
Maria Hill Cobie Smulders
Nebula Karen Gillan
series, we saw that she was a main element in the
certainly appreciate her love of superheroes and
Maria Hill is one of the few characters you’ll
Sister of and just as fierce as Gamora, Nebula
creation of Captain America, a master spy, and
science fiction with V for Vendetta, Star Wars, and
see both in the cinematic universe and on the
underwent multiple enhancements while under
an even better detective. But what made Hayley
Annihilation.
television series Agents of S.H.E.I.L.D. And, even
Thanos’ command. She has shown herself to be
more rare, Hill is a person in Nick Fury’s inner
indestructible from crashing or exploding space
circle. During the revelation that HYDRA had
crafts, and ultimately unfazed by her reforming
infiltrated S.H.E.IL.D., Hill was the Avenger’s
bones. But it’s the line she says after the battle
man on the inside and was able to save Steve
with her sister that really shows the heart of her
Atwell the perfect person for the role was her attitude about the character, having said that
“Where did he come from?”
Peggy Carter can do everything Captain America can do, but backwards, and in high heels. The
Black Widow
artist. Hope was first seen working at Cross
ride a giant wolf named Fenris into battle. How
Technologies while also trying to stop the
does that not scream epic? Cate Blanchett is the
Okoye Danai Gurira
company from selling father’s Ant-Man tech to
second Australian Asgardian, and the first female
Not only the general of the royal guard Dora
character: “You’re the one that wanted to win,
the military and HYDRA. Although Evangeline
villain for the MCU. She has even been found
Milaje, Okoye is the head of Wakanda’s armed
and I just wanted a sister”. It’s Karen Gillan’s
Lilly has created a perfect portrayal of Hope, she
saying that some of the happiest times during
forces and intel, a pilot, and fiercely loyal to
dedication to the role that is most impressive,
has said that she couldn’t help but laugh and
Thor: Ragnarok was beating people up.
the throne. While being so highly qualified and
having shaved her head and revealed it during
feel ridiculous when she had to put up her fists
a comic con panel. Due to the comic where she
to fight.
steals the infinity gauntlet from Thanos, one can only be excited at her inclusion in the Avengers:
professional, she has found favour with the royal
“I’m not a queen or a monster. I’m the
family and is free to share her opinion on many
Goddess of Death.”
matters with King T’Challa and the Tribal council.
“That’s how you punch.”
Danai Gurira herself was excited to be a part of
Shuri
Infinity War film.
the project and its respectful representation of an
The Ancient One Tilda Swinton
Letitia Wright
to be speaking Xhosa, Nelson Mandela’s native
She gave us a psychedelic trip without the drugs,
She’s a princess of Wakanda, and a Queen of
language, in the Hollywood blockbuster.
Scarlet Witch Elizabeth Olsen
and proved that even all of time can’t outweigh a
Sarcasm. Shuri has created a lot of Wakanda’s
single moment. She was the Sorcerer Supreme,
modern technology, including the latest Black
Like Gamora and Nebula, Wanda Maximoff is a
leader of the Masters of the Mystic Arts, and
Panther suit and multiple updates to his arsenal.
survivor of experimentation. With her brother,
lived for centuries protecting the earth from
Beyond technology, she has been shown to
she survived her home being destroyed by war
threats beyond understanding. So, basically Tilda
fix Everett Ross’ spine and clear Bucky Barnes’
Nakia Lupita Nyong’o
and weapons created by Tony Stark, and went on
Swinton.
HYDRA programming. And now with Wakanda
Nakia is first met fighting beyond the borders of
opening its doors with outreach centres, Shuri
Wakanda as a War Dog spy. Unbeknownst to her
“Well, hello boys. It’s not ripe.”
to become one of the most powerful members
African narrative. She found it even more exciting
“Maybe even a Starbucks.”
of the Avengers. Due to the mind stone being
“You’d think after all this time I’d be
has been put in charge of teaching others about
‘captors’, she was the key to their undoing and
the cause of her abilities via HYDRA, she will no
ready. But look at me. Stretching one
Wakanda’s advanced technology. With such a
the source of multiple women’s freedom. She
doubt be an interesting foe to Thanos. Olsen has
moment out into a thousand… just so
strong presence as Shuri in the Black Panther
is fluent in Xhosa, English, and Korean, and it’s
said she likes the idea of how Wanda is terrified
that I can watch the snow.”
film, Letitia Wright has stated that she and
her desire to help those in need that influenced
director Ryan Coogler wanted her to be the
T’Challa to get Everett Ross the medical aid only
Hela Cate Blanchett
light and the joy of the film, balancing off the
Wakanda could supply. One aspect of the Black
seriousness of her elders. She realised that
Panther film that Lupita Nyong’o admired was
“I don’t know what’s in this but it is not
Firstborn of Allfather, goddess of death, and
with her character’s age, Shuri can be easily
how it showed power looking different on each
paprika.”
chief of the legion of Asgard, Hela brought
underestimate by other characters, but it’s the
woman. She explained that Nakia’s power didn’t
with her a thirst to conquer and rule the nine
knowledge of technology that cements her
look like Ramonda’s, or Okoye’s, or Shuri’s, and
The Wasp Evangeline Lilly
realms. Not only could she hold Mjolnir, but she
necessity amongst the Wakandan ranks.
that having all these women in one film, to her,
Soon to take up her mother’s mantel in Ant-Man
control over life and death, and her training as a
“This corset is really uncomfortable,
and the Wasp, Hope Van Dyne is The Wasp,
deadly warrior made her a formidable foe to her
so can we all just wrap it up and go
“It is because I am so stubborn that I
chairwoman, genius, and an expert martial
younger siblings Thor and Loki. And she used to
home?”
would be a good queen.”
of her own abilities and how it makes a fun character to play.
shattered it into pieces. Her powers give her
was very exciting.
The list goes on with so many heroic women filling the shoes of iconic comic characters, and that’s without considering the X-men Universe, the Netflix series, or even Agents of S.H.E.I.L.D. There are so many woman to celebrate, woman like Kitty Pryde (Ellen Page), Jessica Jones (Krysten Ritter), Melinda May (Ming-Na Wen), Mystique (Jennifer Lawrence/ Rebecca Romijn). And then there’s Aunt May (Rosemary Harris/ Sally Field/ Marisa Tomei), Negasonic Teenage Warhead (Brianna Hildebrand), Laura X23 (Dafne Keen), and – well, I think that’s evidence enough. So, as Avengers: Infinity War becomes a reality, I want to thank Marvel for creating these phenomenal characters, and thank the actors for bringing them to life.
AV E N GE R S 4 : W H AT W E K NOW Sp oi lers for t he g re at f i lm Avengers: Inf init y War w it hin. Avengers: Inf init y War was t he t r ue c u lminat ion of t he Mar vel Cinemat ic Univers e. Or ig ina l hero es li ke Iron Man, C apt ain Amer ic a, Thor, Hu l k and Bl ack Widow, next gen hero es Spider man, D o c tor St range and Bl ack Pant her, t heir supp or t ing pl ayers Bucky, Fa lcon, War Machine, Pepp er Potts, Wong , Okoye, Shur i and M’ B a ku, as wel l as Ult ron addit ions Vision and S c arlett Witch and a l l of t he Gu ardi ans of t he Ga l axy unite d to stop t he big gest t hre at to d ate. Thanos’ quest for t he six Inf init y gems resu lte d in a mega-mov ie w it h a spraw ling c ast w it h mu lt iple agend as and sidemissions. Thre e mega-de at hs (li kely p er manent) and t hat chi l ling clif f hangers le aves t he t able in a dramat ic a l ly dif ferent and t han k f u l ly more minima l pl ace he ading into Avengers 4.
Who live s a f te r T han o s cl i cks hi s f i ng e r s ? On Tit an t he on ly pl ayers lef t are Tony St ark and Nebu l a, resu lt ing in a deter mine d duo hur t ling b ack towards E ar t h in t he f irst moments of t he s e quel. Spider man, D o c tor St range, St ar L ord, Drax and Mant is a l l w i l l li kely not fe ature t i l t he f ina l moments of A4. In Wa kand a t he or ig ina l pl ayers of C apt ain Amer ic a, Thor, Bl ack Widow and Hu l k are a l l a live, br ing ing t he f ina l
chapter of t he Thanos s aga b ack to its ro ots. Okoye and M’ B a ku are on t he f ield but w i l l li kely st ay in Wa kand a to mour n t he de at h of t heir King . S c arlet Witch, Gro ot, Bucky, Fa lcon, War Machine are a l l gone. The on ly Gu ardi an remaining is R o cket ( James Gunn’s favour ite) to aid t he or ig ina l Avengers in t heir b att le. In Ne w York, Nick Fur y and Mar i a Hi l l ment ion work ing w it h Haw ke ye b efore b eing vap or is e d. The t it le charac ters of t he Mar vel f i lms b efore Avengers 4 – C apt ain Mar vel and Ant-Man – are conf ir me d for Avengers 4 in a big way. No word on t he Wasp. It’s un li kely charac ters li ke Wong , Ne d, Va l ky r ie or any b o dy els e w i l l re ar t heir he ad. Whi le Avengers: Inf init y War was t he big gest and b est, it’s lo ok ing as t houg h Avengers 4 w i l l b e an int imate fare wel l to s ome long-st anding st aples.
W ha t will happen? Iron Man and Nebu l a retur n to E ar t h and reunite w it h C apt ain Amer ic a, Thor, Hu l k, Bl ack Widow and R o cket. Haw ke ye, Ant-Man and C apt ain Mar vel j oin t he f ray. The mission: get t hat g love b ack. At t his st age t hat is imp ossible but r umours are sw irling t hat Ant-Man’s j our ne y to t he microvers e mig ht hold t he ke y. The p oint is t hat Avengers 4 w i l l st i l l fe el c umu l at ive w it h Gu ardi ans and ne w hero es adde d w it hout fe eling L ord of t he R ings le vel crowde d. How many of t hes e ten hero es w i l l cont inue b e yond t he st i l l un-subt it le d Avengers 4? Pl ace your b ets.
WORDS BY MARK HALYDAY
CO M I C BOOK DAY Words by Brittany Howarth. Since 2002, the first Saturday of May has become Free Comic Book D ay (FCBD) where the comic book industr y welcomes new readers and celebrates the panel-reading veterans.
There’s not much that could keep this
celebrated with the release of Thor; and this
up for grabs, ranging from Riverdale to
nerd in a line for 40 minutes on a sunny
year’s FCBD was only a day after the initial
Tank Girl, and Wonder Woman to Power
Brisbane day. But when it comes to free
release date of Avengers: Infinity War. (The
Rangers. After the entrance and free comic
comics, I’m just that kind of sucker.
release was moved earlier, and we are all
line, I had free reign of the store to grab
happy/ distraught by it).
the comics I wanted at their beautifully
The first FCBD was built upon the enthu-
reduced prices, snag the deals, and run off
siasm and press for the 2002 Spider-Man
This year the option of free comics has
film with Toby Maguire and consisted of
grown in number to 50 and, for those
four free comics: Ultimate Spider-Man,
that ventured to Comics Etc in Brisbane,
For Comics Etc this year, The Nightmare
Tomb Raider, Star Wars Tales: A Jedi’s
it came with 20% off paper back trades,
Before Christmas: Zero’s Journey #0 was
Weapon, and Justice League Adventures.
25% off statures and figurines, and $1 back
one of the most popular comics but, luckily,
issues. Not to mention great conversations
the experienced staff had already planned
Nearly every year since the release of
with likeminded folk! (shout out to @righ-
ahead and ordered extra. The other popular
Spider-Man, FCBD has occurred around
teousdudecosplay and @starscribeworks)
comics were Transformers: Unicorn, and
the release of a comic book movie. To
into the sunset.
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. As for
name a few: in 2003, it was X2 with
Even though I was late to the party Comics
why these were so popular, Dave from
Hugh Jackman; on May 7th, 2011 it was
Etc still had a wide range of free comics
Comics Etc said:
“These ones tie-in with events in the main
definitely sold a lot more. With the shops
for everyone! A lot of these characters have
comic series. They were gone pretty quickly
5 free comic limit, that would mean about
been around a long time so it can be a bit
and I think we broke a couple of hearts as
1,000 people went into their store, and
daunting to choose a jumping on point for
a result.”
that’s not including those that just wanted
a title that’s been running for 50 years plus.
to see the sales!
Publishers know this so there are heaps of
But none of those were his favourite!
story-lines that are intended as a gateway “We were absolutely stoked on the turn-out
into a particular character or title. Don’t
“Barrier #1 from Image Comics was pretty
on the day. A lot more of the free titles this
be afraid to ask the guys and gals at your
cool. Certainly not an all-ages title though!”
year were aimed at younger readers (rather
friendly local comic shop (shameless plug
than appealing to existing comic fans), and
alert!); we’re here to help you out.”
However, Comics Etc’s day on FCBD
there definitely seemed to be a lot of fami-
doesn’t start when the first customer
lies through the door as a result.”
arrives. In previous years, Dave said that
So, if you didn’t make it this year, 2019 FCBD is waiting for you! Just mark the first
Comics Etc hired out additional space
Although FCBD helped me expand my
Saturday in March and get ready for some
around their store for varying activities like
library, the variety of free comics is a great
free comics.
face painting and a costume competition.
place for new time comic book readers
However, this year the main focus was their
to start. Without having to spend a cent,
huge sale and, of course, the free comics.
comic book greenhorns can get a quick taste of different franchises. It’s a great place
“We’ve had the line stretch down around
to start, but if you want to read more I
the corner before and while it didn’t reach
cannot recommend the staff at Comics Etc
that far this year, it didn’t dissipate until
more. They’re quick to help, and are always
mid-afternoon. Maybe this is people
willing to give some advice to new readers.
who’ve gotten here early in previous years deciding to sleep-in and avoid the line.”
“Just choose a character or title you like the look of and dive in! There seems to be
By his estimate, Comics Etc gave away
a bit of a perception that there’s a trick or
around 5000 comics that day, and most
a “right way” to read comics. Comics are
“We’ve had the line stretch down around the corner before and while it didn’t reach that far this year, it didn’t dissipate until midafternoon.
MELBOURNE & GOLD COAST
S U PA N OVA S u pa n ova 2018 s ta rte d th e year in Mel b o u r n e , a s I t rave lle d f ro m the G ol d WORDS BY AL AISDAIR LEITH
C oa s t to a m u ch , m u ch co ole r cl imate I was no t p re pa re d fo r th e i n cred ibl e we e ke n d th a t awa i ted me. Located in the Melbourne Showgrounds,
Artist Alley and the celebrity stage were
the event sprawls out and was full to
the stand out this year. With so many
the brim of budding pop culture fans,
artists, designers and comic book traders
cosplayers and frustrated plus ones who
crammed into one area, my senses (and
can’t wait to get out of there. This is
unfortunate wallet) took a hit.
Novastream’s third consecutive year at Supanova and this year is definitely the
StewART and Scofield Designs had some
biggest and best so far.
great new art for us to parous. Fans lined up for hours to meet superstar David Capaldi
Superheroes from Marvel & DC, Anime,
(Doctor Who) and other fan favourites
Pokemon and video game characters flood
Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum
the halls while food trucks provide much
teamed up to offer photos with both stars of
needed sustenance to get everyone through
Smallville. Supanova favourites from high
the day. It is truly one of the best pop
profile game Overwatch Anjali Bhimani
culture events held in this country and this
and Carolina Ravassa delighted the droves
year was a phenomenal success.
of fans awaiting to meet them and were just as entertaining and charismatic as their first
visit last year.
talks filled with glittery outfits, singing and
We spent a huge chunk of time chasing
celebrations. He then put out a call for Tim
cosplayers who took part in our epic annual
The next weekend saw Supanova travel to my
Tams and started a competition with Michael
cosplay music video. You can catch all the action
current hometown of the Gold Coast, and while
Rosenbaum (Barrowman won of course!)
on our YouTube and Facebook page.
the weather was much nicer than the previous
The Infinity Show from Action Reaction
event, it was here that Supanova really took
Entertainment was a definite crowd pleaser and
Supanova 2018 has been incredible so far and
off. The event coincides with the Gold Coast
showcased the high quality cosplay the event
we sincerely thank all of the Cosplayers, artists,
Superhero Weekend and massive parade that
delivered. Meanwhile across the road the likes
stallholders and patrons who make this event
saw superstar cosplayers like Badge 3D, Thor
of Cosplay Chris and Peter Capaldi took to the
such a success every year. Next stop for Supanova
Of Oz and Cosplay Chris come to the coast
streets for the Superhero parade rounding out an
is Sydney, Perth and Adelaide before finishing up
and take part in local charity events, cinema
incredible weekend.
in Brisbane at the end of the year.
screenings of Avengers : Infinity War and contribute to what we thought was the best
Blockbuster movie Occupation is set to hit
display of cosplay we have seen in Supanova’s
cinemas soon and the cast and filmmakers were
history.
on site to sell swag to fans and sign merch. The hype for this movie is getting huge and we can’t
John Barrowman was taking names at his
wait to see the film in its entirety.