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I Just Killed My Dad, Netflix review: how family violence flies under the radar
Documentary-maker Skye Borgman investigates the compelling case of teenager Anthony Templet and his father, Burt.
Good Luck to You, Leo Grande: a sex work film that works
Emma Thompson and Daryl McCormack impress us, and each other, in this winning comedy-drama by Sophie Hyde.
Persuasion on Netflix isn't entirely bad – really
We are clearly watching Anne’s own telling of her story: her own fantasy of being a playful, adorkable rom-com heroine.
Miriam Margolyes: Australia Unmasked – review
The new ABC series sees Margoyles travelling south and west through Australia with some profoundly moving moments.
Barons, Surviving Summer – surfing makes waves on TV
Surfing in 2022 is not how it was in its laid-back heyday but these shows express beautifully the thrill a…
People’s Republic of Mallacoota review: beyond the Black Summer bushfires
The six-part ABC documentary follows the Victorian coastal town's efforts to recover following the bushfires of 2019 and 2020.
Hillsong: A Megachurch Exposed review – 'rotting from the head down'
The series builds an image of an organisation tapping vulnerable congregants while evading responsibility for the suffering it causes.
Downton Abbey: A New Era review: this feels like a farewell tour
Beautiful interiors, romantic intrigue, endless rituals of dinners, parties and balls – nothing lasts forever ...
The Lost City review: it runs on charisma and fun
The film is at its best when it gives Sandra Bullock's Loretta – and by extension us – permission to…
TV Review: A Dog’s World with Tony Armstrong
Debunking canine myths and celebrating dogs in all their individuality – this show is a soothing treat for the senses