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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    The Hitman’s Bodyguard Review

    THE GIST A bodyguard is asked to protect a hitman who is set to give evidence against some high-profile gangsters. THE REVIEW Back in 2010 an Australian film ...

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    Gunpowder Milkshake Review

    THE GIST A gun for hire finds herself on the run after killing a man she shouldn’t have. THE REVIEW People who have only just discovered my reviews ...

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    Black Widow Review

    The Gist: Natasha Romanoff confronts the darker parts of her ledger when a dangerous conspiracy with ties to her past arises. The Review: Despite the fact she has ...

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    Crisis Review

    The Gist The lines between drug dealers and pharmaceutical companies are blurred as a mother tries to hunt down the dealer dealing to her son, a law enforcement ...

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    GREAT WHITE Review

    The Gist A group out for a trip on a sea plane suddenly find themselves being hunted by a Great White Shark. The Review Nobody quite makes low ...

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    Rogue Review

    The Gist A mercenary finds herself in a fight against rebels and a lion as she tries to rescue a group of young kidnapped girls. The Review A ...

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    Cruella Review

    The Gist Chronicles the journey of how a young girl could Estella ends up becoming the villian Cruella. The Review Disney have just pulled off one of the ...

    On June 17, 2021 / By
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    F9: The Fast Saga Review

    The Gist Dom and Letty’s new lifestyle is suddenly disturbed when a mysterious Mr. Nobody sends them a SOS message. The Review To call me a Fast & ...

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    Son Of The South Review

    The Gist Tells the story of Bob Zellner – the grandson of a Klansman who ended up becoming an advocate for Black Rights. The Review There is a ...

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    Those Who Wish Me Dead Review

    The Gist A young boy finds himself befriending a firefighter while being pursued by two assassins. The Review Over recent years filmmaker Taylor Sheridan has had a huge ...

    On June 7, 2021 / By