Dave Griffiths

Dave Griffiths has worked as a journalist for over twenty years now -covering topics including film, television, music, travel and sport (with a main focus on AFL Football). That time has seen him host the popular X-Wired television program for seven seasons as well as write for various magazines such as Buzz Magazine, Heavy Mag, Stage Whispers, The Banner and Eternity.. He has even branched out into writing online for Subculture Entertainment, Media Search and The Book The Film The T-Shirt. He also worked as the online editor for Entertainment 360 for three years. Dave's radio work has seen him work on various radio stations including 3RPP, Triple R and Light FM. He is currently the resident film reviewer on Sydney's 2UE radio station and can be heard reviewing what is new at cinemas and on DVD each week on Wednesdays at 3pm with Ed Phillips. He is also the co-host of Melbourne's 94.1FM's breakfast show 'The Motley Crew' and he can sometimes be heard on J-Air's 'First On Film'. David is also the co-host of two popular podcasts - ‘The Good, The Bad, The Ugly Film Show,' and 'The Popcorn Conspiracy' As far as Film Reviewing goes David is an elected committee member of AFCA (Australian Film Critics Association and a member of IPRESCI (International Federation of Film Critics)/FIPRESCI (Fédération Internationale de la Presse Cinématographique). He has also served as a jury member for a number of international film festivals and is considered an expert on cult cinema, horror movies and Australian films.

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    Resident Evil: Welcome To Raccoon City Review

    The Gist A young woman returns to her home town when she learns that The Umbrella Corporation might be poisoning its residents. The Review Okay I will try ...

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    Dear Evan Hansen Review

    The Gist A teenager suffering from anxiety lies and says that he was the friend of a fellow student who commits suicide. The lie brings him closer to ...

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    The French Dispatch Review

    The Gist Chronicles the articles of the artistic French Dispatch magazine as told through the eyes of its journalists. The Review There is always a funny reaction in ...

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    Spider-Man: No Way Home Review

    The Gist Peter Parker goes to extreme lengths to try and repair the damage done when his identity is revealed to the whole world. But those lengths cause ...

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    The Power Of The Dog Review

    The Gist Charismatic rancher Phil Burbank inspires fear and awe in those around him. When his brother brings home a new wife and her son, Phil torments them ...

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    Eiffel Review

    The Gist The government is asking Eiffel to design something spectacular for the 1889 Paris World Fair, but Eiffel simply wants to design the subway. Suddenly, everything changes ...

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    Zola Review

    THE GIST A young waitress finds herself on an eye-opening trip to Florida after meeting a ditzy stripper who promises her she can help her make thousands. THE ...

    On November 19, 2021 / By
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    Blue Bayou Review

    THE GIST A young couple’s lives are turned upside down after an unexpected run-in with a racist cop. THE REVIEW  Films with the power of Blue Bayou are ...

    On November 18, 2021 / By
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    RED NOTICE Review

    The Gist An Interpol Agent tries to track down the world’s most notorious art thief. The Review It is perhaps a sign of the times when the biggest ...

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    Malignant Review

    The Gist After she and her partner are attacked in their home a woman begins to have visions of crimes that she should know nothing about. The Review ...

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