Review: The Artist (Michel Hazanavicius)
The Artist manages to be both broadly accessible and sophisticated in its understanding of cinema.
February 1, 2012
Review: Martha Marcy May Marlene (Sean Durkin)
Powerful, palpable and downright haunting, Martha Marcy May Marlene is a staggering cinematic achievement.
February 1, 2012
West Side Story: Sydney Symphony plays it cool
Bernstein's masterpiece screens at the Sydney Opera House with live orchestral backing.
January 24, 2012
February issue of Limelight on sale now!
Leonard Bernstein’s friends, family and fellow musicians discuss the man and the legend. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
January 18, 2012
Amiina out of the shadows: Iceland’s sextet down under
Sigur Rós's former string section has come into its own, bringing bucketloads of instruments, quirky tunes and charm to the Sydney Festival.
January 10, 2012
Review: The Skin I Live In (Pedro Almodovar)
Pedro Almodóvar has developed a sense of style so unique his films occupy an idiosyncratic genre all of their own.
January 9, 2012
Review: Melancholia (Lars von Trier)
The gravitational force of depression is devastatingly and magnificently explored in Lars von Trier’s Melancholia.
December 15, 2011
Review: The Women on the Sixth Floor (Philippe Le Guay)
Fabrice Luchini excels in this expertly crafted upstairs-downstairs comedy set in 1962.
December 15, 2011
Winners revealed: the 2011 Limelight Awards!
The brilliant performers who brought the house down in 2011, as chosen by Limelight readers.
December 14, 2011
Score for The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo revealed
Rocker-turned-composer Trent Reznor unveils music for David Fincher’s much-hyped film. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
December 6, 2011
Tribute to Ken Russell: his best classical music films
Insightful, shocking, lurid, masterful: eight examples of Russell’s composer portraits on film. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
December 1, 2011
Controversial filmmaker Ken Russell has died
The experimental director brought the “creative genius” of classical composers to life on screen. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
November 30, 2011
Review: Restless (Gus Van Sant)
fter his devastatingly arresting death trilogy (Gerry, Elephant, Last Days), Gus Van Sant takes a gentler look at the flipside of life.
November 29, 2011