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The Avengers is classic camp – Barbie, take note
Camp may have been coined to denigrate a particular kind of femininity, but it became a celebration of what women…
Masters Program Accelerates Careers
The Screen Academy Master of Screen Studies at Edith Cowan University offers mentorship, real-world learning and more than a touch…
Embrace silliness this silly season: it matters more than ever
Silliness is fundamentally non-conformist, freeing us to see the world from a different perspective – one that values play.
Doctor Who, Disney+: does more money mean more problems?
Cheapness is baked into the DNA of Doctor Who. It survived for 26 years on the BBC partially because it…
Persuasion and Bridgerton: 'cool' history kills the context
Progressive sensibilities deserve praise but what's lost in a context-free approach to the once fusty and boring period costume drama?
Parenting in the screen age: I want my kids to feel loneliness and boredom
As kids and adults live increasingly through their screens, what messages are we sending to those we love IRL?
Festival a 'big reminder' of why we love cinema
With Sydney Film Festival coming back to life there are plenty of well-curated films amid a program that celebrates documentaries…