Richard Watts
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The waning shadow of the Tasmanian Gothic
Tasmanian artists are increasingly exploring themes which speak to contemporary life, including the island's history of protest and activism.
Vale T. E. Lewis
The Aboriginal actor, who starred in The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith and The Shadow King, has died in Katherine aged…
No laughing matter: comedy in the wake of #MeToo
The #MeToo movement has revealed the widespread extent of sexual harassment, and brought down comedy legends like Louis CK. What…
Support pulled from 'un-Australian' work on eve of opening
One of the key partners of the third Ian Potter Moving Image Commission has pulled its support of the project…
Tracey Spicer and Sue Maslin discuss where next for #metoo in Australia
Screen producer Sue Maslin and journalist Tracey Spicer discuss the #metoo and #timesup campaigns, and where next for the fight…
Pollies promise arts support as Tasmania prepares for the polls
The Liberal Government, the Labor Opposition and the Greens are all wooing the Tasmanian arts sector in the lead up…
RealTime publishes its last edition
After 25 years, RealTime is calling it a day, but not before celebrating its significant archive of reviews, interviews and…
ACMI goes down the rabbit hole
A new exhibition, the latest in the Winter Masterpieces series, will explore the many screen adaptations of Lewis Carroll’s book…
Sydney summit to focus on developing a healthier future
The event will focus on bolstering the mental health and wellbeing of artists working in the performing arts and screen…
Confronting the ugly face of sexual harassment
The lack of a studio system in Australia means few locals have the unfettered power of Harvey Weinstein, but sexual…