Television

Film Review: The Lion King Faintly Roars
A stunning technical achievement, this photo-realistic Disney remake fails to convey the powerful emotions of the story.

ICYMI: rounding up the week’s arts news
Next M Pavilion design unveiled, Melbourne Art Fair shifts gears again, NSW Shadow Arts Minister warns not to overlook Australian…

Kyoto Animation Studios torched, many dead
Set up by women, run humanely, loved for its stories, the Kyoto Animation Studios has been engulfed by the world's…

MIFF 2019: sessions for the screen community
Acting coach Miranda Harcourt, script consultant Bobette Buster and recent feature favourite Emma Booth lead the hunt for insights in…

Courtney Gibson to leave SAFC
Organisational and policy dynamo Courtney Gibson will leave a significant hole in the South Australian Film Corporation when she leaves…

The 52nd AWGIEs nominations are announced
The Australian Writers' Guild names the contenders for its annual celebration of good scripts and well-placed words.

Box Office 15 July 2019 - Mystify, The Third Wife, An Unexpected Love
The blockbusters fade slightly, while the small arthouse pictures hunt for a core audience to give them word of mouth.

Industry thinkers imagine the future
Collaboration, consolidation, uncertainty, dynamic diversity – SPA industry leaders offer their vision of the industry's immediate future.

A booming international movie market is transforming Hollywood
Success feeds on success as the pioneering inclusive stores in Hollywood add power and credibility to the movement all the…

Film Review: Booksmart - girls on top with too much chill
Mel Campbell enjoys this female-led teen comedy but questions its laissez-faire moral politics.