Izzie Austin
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Poor Things, Lisa Frankenstein and Del Toro keep the monster alive
We're seeing a new wave of high-profile films inspired by Shelley's monster and its creator, raising the question: why now?
Eco-horror and Australian films pair well – and offer hope
Australia has produced more than its share of eco-horror films, and it’s hardly surprising, but there's a silver lining.
Behind many great films is a great woman supervising music
If you've not heard these women’s names before it's because the music department is undervalued in the film production process.
The Consultant on Amazon Prime is sinister and close to home
Christoph Waltz gives a riveting performance as a consultant hired to 'observe, streamline and improve' a company.
Christmas TV specials can be awful: here are three of the best
We've all seen saccharine Christmas specials – so which ones actually capture the chaos (and, yes, joy) of the big…
Blockbuster on Netflix isn't as bonkers as the real-life experience
Blockbuster deserves the room it needs to become the show it wants to be but theres no guarantee that will…
Avenging dead wives: what films like Mad Max and Mandy get right
'Fridging' female characters to lend emotional depth to male leads is a gross trope, but sometimes revenge is sweet.
The Imperfects, Netflix, portrays chronic illness better than most
Representation of chronic illness is wildly hit-and-miss – so I’m falling over myself to praise to a series that's getting…
Paper Girls on Amazon Prime: a 1980s sci-fi with lots of heart
It’s the morning after Halloween 1988 ... So begins this intriguing and exciting story that blends time-travel with coming-of-age.
Three Thousand Years of Longing: George Miller's wish upon two stars
Tilda Swinton and Idris Elba learn not to bottle it all up in this epic and heartwarming fantasy by the…