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Live It Up review: Mental As Anything are fabulous in feel-good film

In Live It Up, Mental As Anything trace their rise from happy-go-lucky kids to one of Australia's most iconic rock…

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EPiC review: Baz Luhrmann’s stunning Elvis Presley film is a work of burning love

There's real affection in Baz Luhrmann's archival footage documentary EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert.

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AIDC 2026 reveals nominees, first dual Southern Light Award winners and screening program

Australia’s only dedicated documentary awards will honour outstanding nonfiction at AIDC 2026

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3 must-see films at the 2026 Antenna Documentary Film Festival

Presenting the best documentaries from around the world, this year's Antenna Documentary Film Festival shines a light on stories of…

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The Australian film festivals that we’re most looking forward to in 2026

From capital city festivals featuring hot picks from Venice and Canne to smaller thematic festivals across the country, here are…

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10 Australian films we can’t wait to see in 2026

From ocker outback comedies to demonic possession via dinosaurs, here are the Australian films set to make waves this year.

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10 of the best Australian films of 2025

While it can be a battle to connect the genius work of Australian filmmakers to local cinema audiences, these films…

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All the big Australian films in the running for an AACTA next year

With the old guard going head-to-head with young Turks plus a glaring omission or two, the AACTAs are shaping up…

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Twiggy review: effervescent portrait of one of the world's most famous faces

Directed by Sadie Frost, this entertaining documentary dives into the life of Twiggy, one of the first supermodels.

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A new era begins for the Brisbane International Film Festival

Brisbane International Film Festival Executive Director Sophie Mathisen and her team have big plans for revitalising the cinematic showcase.

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