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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    House Of Gucci Review

    The Gist Tells the story of the relationship between Maurizio Gucci and Patrizia Reggiani that led to the rise of the Gucci Empire. The Review Gucci! I might ...

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    Dune Review

    The Gist A gifted young boy has visions of the future and soon discovers that he maybe the key to saving an endangered civilization on a new planet ...

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    Nitram Review

    The Gist Chronicles the events that lead up to the Port Arthur Massacre. The Review There has been a debate that has been raged over the last decade ...

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    Licorice Pizza Review

    The Gist A young entrepreneur meets the woman of his dreams but as she is older than him she shows no interest in anything romantic with him. The ...

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    Encanto Review

    The Gist A young girl is worried that her lack of magic is the reason that a magical family’s magical home is beginning to crumble. The Review Can ...

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    Sing 2 Review

    The Gist Buster decides that his cast is ready to take the next step but when it comes time to put on a massive show for a producer ...

    On December 24, 2021 / By
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    The Matrix Resurrections

    The Gist Thomas Anderson lives a mundane life as a games developer until people from his past turn up and urge him to try and remember The Matrix. ...

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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 ...

    On December 24, 2021 / By
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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 ...

    On December 16, 2021 / By