Jim Schembri's cheat sheet - 17 May

JIM SCHEMBRI: To commemorate her membership to the pantheon of Disney Princesses, Disney was alleged to have featured on its official disney.com website a touched-up image of Merida, star of its 2012 Oscar-winning animated Pixar hit Brave.

Fast facts: Dick Van Dyke

JIM SCHEMBRI: A selection of fast facts on Dick Van Dyke.

New release move reviews - May 17

REVIEWS: This week Jim Schembri reviews Snitch, The Call, Evil Dead, Broken, Tabu, Zarafa, Eddie Adams: Saigon 68 and Rawer.

Jim's Cheat Sheet - May 10

Too busy to keep up with what's going on in the movie world? Relax as 3AW's resident film critic Jim Schembri sums up the week's film news - big and small, important and otherwise

New movie release reviews - May 9

This week Jim Schembri reviews Star Trek, The Hunt, Spring Breakers, A Place for Me, The Place Beyond the Pines, PAA, Love free or die and Words of Witness.

Star Trek Director JJ Abrams

Having successfully rebooted the Star Trek franchise in 2009, director JJ Abrams returns with a knockout sequel that is bigger, better and deeper.

Jim's Cheat Sheet - May 3

Too busy to keep up with what's going on in the movie world? Relax as 3AW's resident film critic Jim Schembri sums up the week's film news - big and small, important and otherwise

New release movie reviews - May 2

This week 3AW's resident film guru Jim Schembri reviews The Big Wedding, Drift and Despite the Gods.

The Other Son producer Raphael Berdugo

JIM SCHEMBRI: The remarkable French drama The Other Son tells of two families - one Israeli; the other Palestinian - who are shocked to discover their adult sons were accidentally switched at birth.

Jim's cheat sheet - April 26

Too busy to keep up with what's going on in the movie world? Relax as 3AW's resident film critic Jim Schembri sums up the week's film news - big and small, important and otherwise.

New release move reviews - April 25

REVIEWS: This week Jim Schembri reviews Iron Man 3, The Other son, Anti-Viral, Song for Marion and Haute Cuisine.

Don Adams & Get Smart - Fast Facts

JIM SCHEMBRI: Things you may never have known about the star of Get Smart, Don Adams.

Jim's movie cheat sheet - April 19

Too busy to keep up with what's going on in the movie world? Relax as 3AW's resident film critic Jim Schembri sums up the week's film news - big and small, important and otherwise.

New release movie reviews - April 19

This week Jim reviews Olympus has fallen, The company you keep, No, Scary Movie and Jurassic Park 3D.

The 25 best films of Robert Redford

Jim's cheat sheet - April 12

The death of Baroness Margaret Thatcher (British PM from 1979-1990) might have elicited a divided response from many, but not from Meryl Streep, who won a best actress Oscar portraying her in the 2011 film The Iron Lady.

New release movie reviews - April 11

This Week Jim Schmebri reviews Oblivion, Warm Bodies, Kon-Tiki, Trance and Foreign film Therese Desqueyroux.

Top 25 films about the Future

Although the future is something we're all supposed to look forward to, movies are full of cautionary tales about what lies ahead. It seems our collective fears about technology, science, politics, religion and war are all reflected in films about tomorrow.

GI Joe Director Jon Chu

In this interview, Chu discusses making the film, why he was chosen, the value of making films based on toys, how his brain was changed by the shootings and the influence it had over the film's final cut.

New release move reviews - April 4

This week Jim reviews Identity Thief, Return to Nim's island and Sleepwalk with me

Top ten Clint Eastwood classics

His latest film Trouble With the Curve - now out on DVD - might not have been a box-office hit, but there's no denying Clint Eastwood's enduring screen appeal. Here are ten - well, 11! - favourites. Enjoy. It'll make your day.

Jim's movie cheat sheet - April 2

Too busy to keep up with what's going on in the movie world? Relax as 3AW's resident film critic Jim Schembri sums up the week's film news - big and small, important and otherwise.

Jim's movie cheat sheet - March 22

oo busy to keep up with what's going on in the movie world? Relax as 3AW's resident film critic Jim Schembri sums up the week's film news - big and small, important and otherwise.

The things you learn watching Die Hard 5

The new Bruce Willis action film A Good Day to Die Hard is a disposable hoot, made all the more enjoyable by the long checklist of loveable cliches that keep the story afloat. Check out the things we've found.

Top ten best westerns ever

JIM SCHEMBRI: As Quentin Tarantino's Oscar-winning Django Unchained edges towards becoming the most successful western ever, we nobly attempt the impossible by nominating the Ten Best Westerns Ever.

Jim's cheat sheet - March 15

Too busy to keep up with what's going on in the movie world? Relax. 3AW's resident film critic Jim Schembri sums up the week's film news - big and small, important and otherwise.

New release movie reviews - 15 March

JIM SCHEMBRI: Wondering what to see at the movies this week? 3AW's resident film expert Jim Schembri gives you the rundown on the latest flicks to hit the screen: Mama, Goddess, Performance, The Incredible Burt Wonderstone & 21 and over.

Top comedy geniuses - 12 March

JIM SCHEMBRI: The advent of Will Ferrell being declared a "Comedy Genius" reminds us how some terms are used way too loosely. In no particular order, here's a shortlist of those who genuinely deserve the title.

Jim's movie cheat sheet - 11 March

JIM SCHEMBRI: Too busy to keep up with what's going on in the movie world? Relax. 3AW's resident film critic Jim Schembri sums up the week's film news - big and small, important and otherwise.

New release movie reviews - 8 March

JIM SCHEMBRI: Wondering what to see at the movies this week? 3AW's resident film expert Jim Schembri gives you the rundown on the latest flicks to hit the screen: Oz the Great and Powerful, Broken City, Great Expectations, Blinder & I Give It A Year.

Jim's movie cheat sheet - March 1

Will Ferrell a comedy genius? Apparently so, according to the please-take-it-seriously MTV Movie Awards

New release movie reviews -Feb 28

REVIEWS: This week Jim reviews Save your legs, Cloud Atlas, Side Effects and The Paper Boy. Two films received four stars!

Defending Seth MacFarlane

If your intention is to connect with people - especially young people - today, you have to speak their language and humour. And, like it or not, jokes about boobs has an audience.

Jim's Movie Cheat Sheet - Feb 22

It's early days yet, but the excitement over the new raft of Disney-designed Star Wars films is building at a phenomenal rate. Mark Hamill - forever Luke Skywalker - told Entertainment Tonight that talks have started and that he's keen.

New release movies reviews - Feb 22

Jim reviews the Last Stand, Amour, Beautiful Creatures, Cirque Du Soleil: A world Away and Roman Polanski: A Film memoir.

Interview with Director Andrew Adamson

After making two hugely successful Shrek and Narnia films, New Zealand director Andrew Adamson takes a left turn with Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away.

Jim's Cheat Sheet

Too busy to keep up with what's going on in the movie world? Relax. 3AW's resident film critic Jim Schembri sums up the week's film news - big and small, important and otherwise.

New release movie reviews - Feb 14

This week Jim reviews Safe Haven, The Sweeney, Anna Karenina and West of Memphis.

Principles of Romance Films

The Valentine's Day release of the romantic drama Safe Haven confirms author/producer Nicholas Sparks as the world's leading exponent of cinematic movie romance. Here's our baker's dozen list of the rules all great romantic movies must obey.

Jim's Movie cheat sheet - Feb 8th

Too busy to keep up with what's going on in the movie world? Relax. 3AW's resident film critic Jim Schembri sums up the week's film news - big and small, important and otherwise.

Movie 43 the worst film of 2013?

REVIEWS: What's on at the movies this week? Jim Schembri reviews Lincoln, Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters, Movie 43 and Elles.

Jim's Movie Cheat Sheet

Too busy to keep up with what's going on in the movie world? Relax. In this new online feature, 3AW's resident film tragic Jim Schembri sums up the week's film news - big and small, important and otherwise.

New release movie reviews - Jan 24

JIM SCHEMBRI: This Week Jim reviews Quentin Tarantino's Django Unchained, The Impossible and The Guilt Trip. Which film did Jim award four stars? Find out here.

Forgiving Arnie

JIM SCHEMBRI: Arnie - as we have all come to know him, such is our universal affection for the Austrian body-builder - was a millionaire long before he ever became a movie star.

Compliance director Craig Zobel speaks with Jim Schembri

WATCH VIDEO: In this Skype interview from New York, writer/director of 'Compliance' Craig Zobel talks about the film, the research and true-life incidents on which it is based. He also offers some thoughts on America's gun culture.

New release movie reviews - 17 January

JIM SCHEMBRI: Wondering what to see at the movies this week? 3AW's resident film expert Jim Schembri gives you the rundown on the latest flicks to hit the screen: Compliance, This Is 40 & You Will Meet A Tall Dark Stranger.

New release movie reviews - 27 December

JIM SCHEMBRI: Wondering what to see at the movies this week? 3AW's resident film expert Jim Schembri gives you the rundown on the latest flicks to hit the screen: Life of Pi and Jacker Reacher.

New release movie reviews - 21 December

JIM SCHEMBRI: Wondering what to see at the movies this week? 3AW's resident film expert Jim Schembri gives you the rundown on the latest flicks to hit the screen: The Hobbit, Wreck-It Ralph, Les Miserables, Parental Guidance, Quartet, Sightseers and Samara.

New release movie reviews - 7 December

JIM SCHEMBRI: Wondering what to see at the movies this week? 3AW's resident film expert Jim Schembri gives you the rundown on the latest flicks to hit the screen: Trouble with the Curve; Pitch Perfect; Here Comes the Boom; and The Man with the Iron Fists.

Melissa George: The Aftermath

JIM SCHEMBRI: It has become known as The Melissa George Incident. But is the Aussie actress really a prima donna or was it a storm in a teacup? Jim Schembri offers his thoughts.

New release movie reviews - 30 November

JIM SCHEMBRI: Wondering what to see at the movies this week? 3AW's resident film expert Jim Schembri gives you the rundown on the latest flicks to hit the screen: Celeste and Jesse Forever; The Perks of Being A Wallflower; The Angel's Share and more.

Comprehensive guide to the James Bond film franchise

BOND 007: In the week the latest in the James Bond film franchise, Skyfall, is released, film critic Jim Schemrbi gives you the rundown on each and every Bond film to grace our screens from 1960s - 2000s.

New release movie reviews - 23 November

REVIEWS: Wondering what to see at the movies this week? 3AW's resident film expert Jim Schembri gives you the rundown on the latest flicks to hit the screen: Skyfall, Two Days in New York and Diana Vreeland: The Eye Has To Travel.

Top 15 robots with feelings

JIM SCHEMBRI: The affable android in Robot & Frank reminds us how the history of cinema is strewn with memorable robots. Here's our pick of those who acted like people - for better and for worse. Enjoy.

New release movie reviews - 16 November

REVIEW: Wondering what to see at the movies this week? 3AW's resident film expert Jim Schembri gives you the rundown on the latest flicks to hit the screen: Twilight: Breaking Dawn Part 2; Robot & Frank; God Bless America; Dead Europe & Two Little Boys.

Director Ben Lewin on The Sessions

Veteran Australian filmmaker Ben Lewin has generated a lot of Oscar buzz with his acclaimed low-budget comedy-drama The Sessions. Here Lewin, who contracted polio at age 6, speaks about the film's success.

New release movie reviews - 8 November

REVIEWS: Wondering what to see at the movies this week? 3AW's resident film expert Jim Schembri gives you the rundown on the latest flicks to hit the screen: The Sessions; The Master; Jesus Christ Superstar; Alex Cross; and Seven Psychopaths.

Top ten horror movie classics

TOP TEN: As Paranormal Activity 4 spooks up the box office, here are ten nail-biters we gleaned from the scores of suggestions made by callers to our Horror Movie Special on The Weekend Break (Sunday 21 October, 2012). Not to be read in the dark. Boo!

New release movie reviews - 31 October

REVIEWS: Wondering what to see at the movies this week? 3AW's resident film expert Jim Schembri gives you the rundown on the latest flicks to hit the screen: End of Watch, Housos vs Authority, Bachelorette, Paul Kelly: Stories of Me, Last Dance and more.

New release movie reviews - 26 October

REVIEWS: Wondering what to see at the movies this week? 3AW's resident film expert Jim Schembri gives you the rundown on the latest flicks to hit the screen: Argo, Dredd 3D, Frankenweenie, The Intouchables & Hail.

James Earl Jones - 10 of his best

LIST: As one of America's leading African-American actors, James Earl Jones has left as big a mark on film as he has on stage. Here's a selection of some of his best - and lesser - known movie achievements.

Jim Schembris principles of horror

The fabulous new scare-fest Paranormal Activity 4 employs a huge range of nail-biting horror-movie techniques - some new, nearly a century old. Here are 22 principles the film faithfully obeys and effectively deploys.

New Release Movie reviews - 19 October

JIM SCHEMBRI: Wondering what to see at the movies this week? 3AW's resident film expert Jim Schembri tells you what he thinks of new releases 'Paranormal Activity 4', 'To Rome with Love', 'Savages' and 'Safety Not Guaranteed'.

Top ten most romantic films

TOP TEN: Inspired by both the release of the latest version of Wuthering Heights and callers to our Romance Special on The Weekend Break, here is our highly selective pick of the best love stories ever. Don't feel guilty if you shed a tear.

New release movie reviews - 12 October

JIM SCHEMBRI: Wondering what to see at the movies this week? 3AW's resident film expert Jim Schembri gives you the rundown on the latest flicks to hit the screen: Wuthering Heights, Lawless, Shadow Dancer, Killing Them Softly, The Words & The Wedding Party,

Woody Allen: 12 Key Films

JIM SCHEMBRI: The long career of Woody Allen has produced some great films, both in comedy and drama. Here are 12 of his most important.

Top 21 Action Movie Cliches

JIM SCHEMBRI: Every action movie has its fair share of cliches but Liam Neeson's latest lark Taken 2 is so full of them there's barely room left for a story. Here are 21 action-movie chestnuts from the film that we've seen way too many times before. Enjoy.

New release movie reviews - 4 October

REVIEWS: Wondering what to see at the movies this week? 3AW's resident film expert Jim Schembri gives you the rundown on the latest flicks to hit the screen: Taken 2; Mental; Searching for Sugar Man; and Starry, Starry Night.

New release movie reviews - 27 September

REVIEWS: Wondering what to see at the movies this week? 3AW's resident film expert Jim Schembri gives you the rundown on the latest flicks to hit the screen: Arbitrage, Looper, On The Road and Tinkerbell & the Secret of the Wings.

Top 15 romantic comedy cliches

JIM SCHEMBRI: If you've noticed how the latest romantic comedy is pretty much like the previous dozen, you're not alone. Here are our 15 favourite romantic comedy chestnuts.

New release movie reviews - Sept 20

LIST: This week Jim Schembri reviews Ruby Sparks, Diary of a wimpy kid - Dog days, Hotel Transylvania, A Monster in Paris, Bait 3D, AI Weiwei: Never Sorry, Lore and Make hummus not war.

New Release Movie reviews - September 14

REVIEWS: Wondering what to see at the movies this week? 3AW's resident film expert Jim Schembri tells you what he thinks of new releases 'Madagascar 3', 'Beasts of the Southern Wild', 'Resident Evil: Retribution', 'The Watch', and 'Neil Young: Journeys'.

Best and worst Australian comedies

LIST: Comedy has long been a cornerstone of Australian cinema. Here's our selection of 16 funny films that made a difference and the top ten comedy duds courtesy of Jim Schembri.

New Release movie reviews - Sept 4

REVIEWS: Your sister's sister, Monsieuer Lazhar, Hit & run, Kath and Kimderella and Wunderkinder are the films Jim reviewed this week.

Top Substitute Teacher films

LIST: The touching Oscar-nominated French/Canadian classroom drama Monsieur Lazhar is the latest to feature the bumpy rides endured by substitute teachers. Here's our pick of six of the best.

New release movie reviews - 30 August

REVIEWS: Wondering what to see at the movies this week? 3AW's resident film expert Jim Schembri gives you the rundown on the latest flicks to hit the screen including The Expendables 2, Chinese Takeaway, and Finding Nemo 3D.

Bob Hoskins: 10 of his best

JIM SCHEMBRI: Bob Hoskins acting legacy is marked by an extraordinary versatility. Following his recent retirement due to Parkinson's disease we reflect on some of his most notable performances.

New release move reviews - August 24

REVIEWS: Wondering what to see at the movies this week? 3AW's resident film expert Jim Schembri tells you what he thinks of new releases 'Hope Springs', 'Total Recall', 'Bully' and 'Holy Motors'.

Tony Scott: His 12 best films

TRIBUTE: The tragic death of director Tony Scott is a sad end to a distinguished - and often under-rated - film career that helped define the kinetic visual style of the modern blockbuster. Here is a rundown of the best from his impressive filmography.

Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) Picks: Week Three

FILM FESTIVAL: As the cinematic smorgasbord of the 61st Melbourne International Film Festival hits the home stretch, we preview some selected highlights playing across the closing weekend.

New release movies - August 16

REVIEWS: Wondering what to see at the movies this week? 3AW's resident film expert Jim Schembri tells you what he thinks of new releases 'Bernie' and 'The Bourne Legacy'.

15 Landmark Indigenous Films

JIM SCHEMBRI: The heartening box-office success of The Sapphires represents the latest step in the evolution of Australian feature films dealing with indigenous stories. Here's our rundown of the most important, from the most-famous to the long-forgotten.

Film Festival Picks: Week Two

FILM FESTIVAL: With the 61st Melbourne International Film Festival now in full, glorious we pick out some more selected highlights from the bountiful schedule. Enjoy.

New release movie reviews - August 9

LIST: Wondering what to see at the movies this week? 3AW's resident film expert Jim Schembri gives you the rundown on the latest flicks to hit the screen including The Sapphires.

Top 12 political campaign films

LIST: Click here for Film critic Jim Schembri's top 12 political campaign movies of all time. Some classic films on the list, and possibly some you've never heard of.

Film Festival Picks: Week One

MOVIES: The 61st Melbourne International Film Festival has kicked off and powers on until Sunday 19 August. To help you through the hundreds of films on offer, each Friday we'll bring you our selected highlights of what to check out. Dive in and enjoy.

The Top Ten 'Pie' movies of all time

While the passions roused in Bill Shorten over his inability to obtain a pie were inappropriate, they come as little surprise given how important pies have been in the evolution of cinema. Here's ten of the best pie films of all time.

New release movie reviews: August 2

REVIEWS: Wondering what to see at the movies this week? 3AW's resident film expert Jim Schembri gives you the rundown on the latest flicks to hit the screen including Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter.

Top ten Teri Garr films

TOP TEN: Though she presently spends much of her public life speaking about multiple sclerosis, actress Teri Garr (now 64) is best known for her roles in a host of classic films from the 1970s and 80s. Here's ten of her best.

New release movie reviews - 26 July

REVIEWS: Wondering what to see at the movies this week? 3AW's resident film expert Jim Schembri gives you the rundown on the latest flicks to hit the screen: Magic Mike and In Darkness.

Do male models make good actors?

LIST: Channing Tatum's star turn in the stripper comedy Magic Mike is the latest example of a male model making it as an actor. Here's our list of a dozen other pretty boys who have either made the leap, or tried to. Enjoy.

The Dark Knight Rises vs The Door: 10 reasons why Batman is in trouble

JIM SCHEMBRI: This weekend sees a mammoth clash of the box-office titans: The Dark Knight Rises vs The Door. But which blockbuster shall triumph? Here are 10 reasons why the Dark Knight is in trouble.

New release movie reviews - 18 July

REVIEWS: Wondering what to see at the movies this week? 3AW's resident film expert Jim Schembri gives you the rundown on the latest flicks to hit the screen: The Dark Knight Rises, The Door, and The Curse of the Gothic Symphony.

Peter O'Toole: Beyond Lawrence

JIM SCHEMBRI: On the eve of his 80th birthday, veteran actor Peter O'Toole last week gracefully announced his retirement from acting. Putting aside Lawrence of Arabia for a moment, here's a selection of O'Toole's most notable accomplishments.

Best Movie Neighbours

LIST: The fact that everybody has a "weird neighbour" story underlies the appeal of Rolf de Heer's fabulous new black comedy The King is Dead . Here's our choice selection of the best ten.

Top 12 really useful movie machines

MOVIE MACHINES: As the new period comedy Hysteria proves, not all movie machines are programmed to wreak havoc and destruction. Here's our of movie contraptions designed to make life better. Enjoy.

New release movie reviews - 10 July

REVIEWS: Wondering what to see at the movies this week? 3AW's resident film expert Jim Schembri gives you the rundown on the latest flicks to hit the screen: Hysteria, Not Suitable For Children, The King Is Dead, and You Instead.

Ernest Borgnine: His 10 best films

TOP TEN: Although Ernest Borgnine is best known as the ever-scheming navy commander Quinton McHale in the classic 1960s TV comedy series 'McHale's Navy', the best part of his legacy remains as a great movie character actor.

Top ten teddy bear movies

TOP TEN: The new adult comedy 'Ted' reminds us of the central role teddy bears (and other assorted plush toys) have played in the history of cinema. Here's a list of the ten best.