Spirits Soaring: Pop music in Bande de filles (2014) Fiona Villella October 2020 Pop Music in Film Belonging to a tradition of French cinema, Bande de filles (Céline Sciamma, 2014) continues that tradition’s fine balance between documentary-like realism and narrative drama. In this case, teenager Marieme (Ka...
Film in the Age of COVID Fiona Villella July 2020 Cinema in the Age of COVID Occasionally throughout isolation, I’ve experienced that moment when two seemingly disparate films ‘talk’ to each other. Recently, I watched Midsommar (Ari Aster, 2019) and The Virgin Spring (Ingmar Bergman, 19...
Wild and Precious –A Film by Bill Mousoulis Fiona Villella December 2012 Feature Articles At the centre of Wild and Precious (2012) is the character of Giulio Figurelli, an impulsive, impassioned and energetic figure. His vivid, potent, occasionally incoherent soliloquy, which opens the film, is ele...
Seeing in the Night: A Nocturne Fiona Villella March 2008 Australian Cinema Independent writer-director Bill Mousoulis’ new feature ventures into the heart of darkness and Villella finds much to appreciate in its mesmeric æsthetics.
Interview with Leah Purcell Rose Capp and Fiona Villella October 2002 Australian Women Writer, actor, and now director Leah Purcell talks to the co-editors about life, politics, talking tough to Phil Noyce and her documentary Black Chicks Talking.
The 4th Buenos Aires International Festival of Independent Cinema – An Affair to Remember Fiona Villella May 2002 Festival Reports An overview on this unique festival that defied all the odds to continue its strong reputation.
Long Road Home: Phillip Noyce’s Rabbit-Proof Fence Fiona Villella March 2002 Australian Cinema and Culture After 10 years in Hollywood, Noyce returns home to tell a uniquely Australian story.
A Report on the 4th Cinesonic Conference Fiona Villella September 2001 Festival Reports The latest offering by the world's only conference devoted to film scores and sound design discussed.
The Work of a Festival: A Report on the 50th Melbourne International Film Festival Fiona Villella September 2001 Festival Reports Weighing up Melbourne's latest international film festival.
A Cause for Celebration – A Preview of the 50th Melbourne International Film Festival Fiona Villella July 2001 Festival Reports Some highlights and a little analysis.
A Sample of the 2001 St. Kilda Film Festival Reviewed Fiona Villella June 2001 Festival Reports Introduction This year's St. Kilda Film Festival was another massive event. Whilst the bulk of its program was devoted to Australian short films, there were various side-bar and specially curated sessions in...
Materialism and Spiritualism in The Goddess of 1967 Fiona Villella April 2001 Australian Film The latest offering by this distinct filmmaker aims high.
