Film Threads

Film Threads features film reviews and analysis from an Australian perspective. We post reviews semi-regularly and share opinions on Bluesky with shorter reviews and star ratings on Letterboxd.

We’re non-industry members of AACTA (Australian cinema body) so if you want us to check out your film, send a link!

The Mastermind

The Mastermind becomes a piece that lives and breathes just as much as its reticent protagonist seems to. There are hardly any directors left working on Reichardt’s level, and with each film she seems to only achieve greater mastery over her form, and even greater elegance in her writing.

Read our review of Kelly Reichardt’s latest masterpiece starring Josh O’Connor, Hope Davis and John Magaro.

The Mastermind review