The good.film Goodies: February Edition
Welcome to February! While we at good.film reckon there’s no bad time of year to go to the movies, this time of year has got to be one of the most enthralling.
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Sure, the huge summer blockbusters are a big part of it - we’re looking at you, Avatar! - but we’re also talking about those awards-worthy films tackling themes that get tongues wagging and synapses firing.
Or as we refer to them: impact entertainment! And right now, there’s stories unspooling on our cinema screens that are truly living up to that name: an impressive slate of filmmaking that wrap a range of worthy causes within their themes. Here’s just a handful of cause-forward films that woke up to some good news when the recent Academy Award nominations were announced…
Even if you can’t tell apart Brahms from Barnesy, the classical music drama TÁR is compelling viewing about the “corrosive nature of power”. Headlined by a ferocious performance from Cate Blanchett, the tense (and darkly funny) psychological drama covers ground including privilege & fame, female empowerment, workplace sexual harassment and that oh-so-modern of minefields: being cancelled. TÁR is up for 6 Oscars, including Best Picture - but we think its best chance for the win is Best Actress, thanks to Cate’s hall-of-fame role.
Another revelatory performance that was recognized by the Academy was Brendan Fraser’s heartbreaking turn as Charlie, a gay, reclusive English teacher suffering from severe obesity in Darren Aronofsky’s The Whale. Revolving around the causes of LGBTQIA and Health, the beating heart of the film is Charlie’s fragile relationship with his estranged teenage daughter. Charlie’s fear? Due to his weight and failing health, each attempt he makes to reconnect with his daughter could be his last. The film is no stranger to controversy: it has attracted criticism for casting Fraser (who is neither obese nor queer) when actors with lived experience of both stand on the sidelines. It’s a nuanced issue - so what do you think? If you’ve seen The Whale, leave a review, your musings or just some shower thoughts on the movie’s page at good.film!
Turning to the small screen, now available on streaming is the wild and feverish tale of love, pain, kung-fu and laundromats - Everything Everywhere All at Once. Racking up an astounding 11 Academy Award nominations, EEAAO navigates themes of intergenerational trauma, LBGTQIA acceptance and mental health within a visually bonkers framework of fractured multiverses. Oh, and it also involves giant bagels, raccoon chefs and hot dogs for fingers (we swear we’re not making this up). Will it be too ‘out there’ for the Academy? Or will EEAAO’s universal story of being true to yourself leave the competition in its wake? Trust us, you just have to see this one to believe it.
Everything Everywhere All at Once is now streaming on Amazon Prime and Binge.
The Whale and TÁR are screening in select theatres nationally.
We Are Australian
A vital cause that we’re passionate to bring to light at good.film is that of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander rights and culture. With the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum sparking widespread conversation (and plenty of column inches), now is the time to look within ourselves and connect with our true values.
As you’re probably aware by now, we built good.film on the belief that great stories and powerful storytelling can change our hearts & minds, and unite us. And there’s perhaps no cause calling for this unity more urgently in Australian society right now.
There are a range of powerful and illuminating Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander titles on the good.film platform right now to connect with: drama like Sweet Country, documentary like The Australian Dream, and the musical joy of Bran Nue Dae, along with many more.
Is there an Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander movie or series that left an impression on you? We’d love you to add it into the mix for others to discover and get value from. Match the title to the cause - or leave a review - on the good.film platform. You’ll be sharing your voice, and helping make an impact for others.
Watch, review and share the Top 10 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander titles at good.film
Good Tix: Cheaper Movies for the Greater Good
Roll out the red carpet and fire up the limelight - Good Tix are now available to buy!
Good Tix* are cheaper movie tickets with a donation to charity built in. Buy a Good Tix ticket to see any movie at any Majestic Cinemas location for less, and we’ll donate 40% of the profits to a charity cause of your choice. Yep, the donation’s on us.
Movie tickets that save you money and help your favourite causes - what’s not to love?
We’re super proud of Good Tix - we reckon saving you money while giving to great causes is a win-win. But it gets even better: your built-in donation from Good Tix gets shared evenly between three superb Australian charities that all support your chosen cause.
By spreading the wealth, our aim is for Good Tix to do the most good they possibly can. You could call it the triple-threat of donating!
Don’t hang about though: Good Tix are kicking off as a limited offer, so jump onto it. Grab your Good Tix now to have a great night out and help a good cause!
*Good Tix tickets can be redeemed for any regular Majestic Cinemas screening. Excludes special event screenings. A surcharge applies for all 3D tickets and Crown Lounge tickets. Contact your local Majestic Cinemas box office for more details. Don’t have a Majestic nearby? Reach out and let us know which of your favourite cinemas you’d like us to partner with next!
