Television
Newsgathering: remembering a glimpse of hell
The modern techniques of observational filmmaking were pushed along hugely by the Vietnam War. CBS has posted a remarkable story…
Documentary Stoush (2): Time for some fundamental change
Trevor Graham, who has worked in every possible part of the producing process, and is an ace documentary director as…
Brief: new trailer for The Turning
The Turning is now heading towards cinemas. Campaign hots up, another trailer doing the rounds. US research points to the…
The Rocket
Australian writer/director Kim Mordaunt’s first dramatic feature is a striking coming-of-age story set in Laos.
jOBS
Ashton Kutcher’s portrayal of Apple founder Steve Jobs is the best thing about this otherwise pedestrian biopic.
Greens announce (the only?) community media policy
In an avalanche of silence, one small tree sticks up above the snow to offer an actual, tangible media policy.
Why we are laughing
Comedy is booming and the ABC is laughing all the way to the bank thanks to Dirty Laundry Live,Upper Middle…
AHL: cashing in at the candy bar
Cinema exhibitor Amalgamated Holdings Limited, which owns Greater Union, Birch Carroll and Coyle, Event Cinemas in New Zealand, and 50…
Village Roadshow: bets on the end of the world
Could These Final Hours attract young adults? Time will tell, though Village Roadshow has the muscle to shorten the odds.…
Antenna wraps tentacles around Melbourne, announces highlights
Antenna Documentary Festival extends its reach to include Melbourne and reveals a lineup which includes 25 Australian premieres.