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Gripping and disturbing

“Another HBO television film (co-produced by BBC Films) that recounts true events, 2001's Conspiracy presents a dramatisation of the notorious 1942 Wannsee Conference. In January 1942, in a wealthy district outside of Berlin, fifteen Nazi officials held a conference to determine how to achieve "a com” read more

One of the most underrated serial killer films

“A fascinating and largely forgotten HBO television film from the 1990s, Citizen X tells the true story of the Soviet Union's most notorious and prolific serial killer. Written and directed by Chris Gerolmo, who based the teleplay on Robert Cullen's novel The Killer Department, Citizen X faithfully p” read more

Worthwhile viewing, but a missed opportunity

“Based on real diary entries detailing the haunting, untold experiences from the Western Front in the First World War, 2024's Before Dawn is a perfectly competent Australian war picture that pays tribute to the ANZACs who sacrificed their lives in the service of their country. With a screenplay by Ja” read more

A competent Australian war movie

“An ideal companion piece to 2006's Kokoda, the made-for-television Parer's War finds director Alister Grierson overseeing another World War II story involving Australia's efforts fighting the Japanese in Papua New Guinea. Scripted by the late Alison Nisselle, who adapted Neil McDonald's 1994 novel, ” read more