Izzie Austin
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Mad Max: solving the apocalypse timeline before Furiosa hits cinemas
When did Mad Max's apocalypse actually happen? Are we living in the wasteland right now, and is Max an immortal…
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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…
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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.