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Bluey is a national treasure. Image: ABC
Features

‘An idealised Australian ethos’: why Bluey is an audience favourite, even for adults without kids

A recent survey shows that Bluey was the TV program parents were most keen to watch with their children. Here's…

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Film Review: Disclosure is a taut and mature debut

Gathering momentum after a string of glowing international reviews, this little independent film has big impact, says Anthony Morris.

Features

Gaming addiction isn’t about time; it’s about attitude

China's news laws only let under 18s play videogames for 3 hours a week. That won't curb gaming addiction, writes…

Mentors for Wordplay 2021
Career Advice

Introducing the Mentors for Wordplay: A Games Writing Mentorship Program

The mentors for the Wordplay mentorship program bring with them decades of excellence in the fields of game writing and…

Maryanne Amacher in Sisters with Transistors. Photograph: Peggy Wells
Features

You should watch... Sisters with Transistors at MIFF Digital

Sisters with Transistors is a highlight of MIFF Digital: ‘The history of women has been the history of silence –…

Jillian Nguyen as portrayed in the film Loveland.
News

News in Brief - Ivan Sen's Loveland gets trailer and COVID disrupts events, again

A first look at an Indigenous auteur's sci-fi film has us enraptured, while festivals and conferences scatter to avoid lockdowns.

Charlotte Ritchie and Mae Martin in Feel Good
Features

You should watch… Feel Good Season 2 on Netflix

We’re living in a pretty remarkable period of queer comedy, and Canadian comedian Mae Martin’s Feel Good is a glowing…

Rachel Weisz, Florence Pugh, and Scarlett Johansson in Black Widow
Opinions & Analysis

Why Cate Shortland was the perfect choice for Marvel's Black Widow

Cate Shortland is not your standard gun-for-hire director, but she was the perfect choice for Black Widow, says Daryl Sparkes.

Gary Oldman and Amanda Seyfried in the Netflix film Mank. Netflix
Features

Netflix films look more like TV shows - here’s the technical reason why

Ari Mattes explores the visual differences between film recorded by high resolution sensors and film shot on celluloid.

Fads and Miracles
News

News In Brief - Shopping around at Cannes and Frog Detectives

Plus a couple of notable appointments, Australians picking up global awards, and some deep dives into the videogames

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