Madeleine Swain

Madeleine Swain is ArtsHub’s managing editor. Originally from England where she trained as an actor, she has over 30 years’ experience as a writer, editor and film reviewer in print, television, radio and online. She is also currently President of JOY Media and Chair of the Board.

Madeleine Swain's Latest Articles

One Mind, One Heart. Image: Pursekey Productions Pty Ltd.
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One Mind, One Heart film review: Larissa Behrendt documentary hits home

One Mind, One Heart, tracing the repatriation of a long-lost Yirrkala Bark Petition, is thoroughly researched and lovingly executed.

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Welcome to Babel film review: Jia Wei Shen and Lan Wang's artistic quest

A fascinating portrait of a man with a mission and the history that inspired it...

Freda Puruntatameri and Rina Moreen in a promotional shot for Like My Brother. Image: Wayne Taylor.
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Like My Brother, film review: Tiwi Islander female football story transcends the oval

Shot over a six-year period, Like My Brother explores how a great sporting opportunity can come with serious caveats.

The Blind Sea. Image: Bonsai Films.
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The Blind Sea review: surfing waves without sight

Tackling the waters of Portugal's notorious Nazaré is daunting enough, but with next to no vision? Australian athlete Matt Formston…

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A Portrait of Love review: behind every great man there is… another one

Molly Reynolds’ intimate documentary uses the home movies of Roberto Meza Mont to shine a spotlight onto his life with…

Marshmallow Laser Feast. Image is three silhouettes in front of a large image of a galaxy like world covering an entire wall.
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Exhibition review: Works of Nature: Marshmallow Laser Feast, ACMI

A trippy excursion into a world of swirling pixels has profound intent in ACMI's Marshmallow Laser Feast.

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Book review: Did I Ever Tell You This?, Sam Neill

The New Zealand star has over 150 acting credits and his memoir makes it obvious why people just keep on…

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Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre review: favouring the bold?

Guy Ritchie's latest movie is all about him having fun, enjoying exotic locations and letting Hugh Grant off the leash.