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Slanted review: body horror meets racism in prom queen satire
Australian filmmaker Amy Wang brings comedy and drama to her tale of 'ethnic modification surgery', Slanted.
Fwends review: a love letter to Melbourne and friendship
Sophie Somerville’s debut feature Fwends is showing at the Sydney Film Festival after debuting at Berlinale.
Together review: Sydney Film Festival opener is freaky fun
Alison Brie and Dave Franco are magnetic in the Australian-made supernatural body horror Together.
The Phoenician Scheme review: Wes Anderson's frothy flight of fancy
Mia Threapleton steals the show from a marvellous Benicio Del Toro in Wes Anderson's The Phoenician Scheme.
Talk to Me twins Danny and Michael Philippou on their spooky new movie Bring Her Back
Featuring Oscar-nominated star Sally Hawkins, new horror Bring Her Back goes even harder than Talk to Me.
Bring Her Back review: a rivetingly terrifying tragedy
Directors Danny and Michael Philippou of Talk to Me fame have done it again with their new horror: Bring Her…
The Surfer review: Nic Cage craves the waves as locals rage
A surfer returns to Australia from the US after decades to restart his life – but the welcome party's not…
Dale Frank – Nobody’s Sweetie review: portrait of a reclusive artist
Jenny Hicks' documentary on Dale Frank considers the charm and chagrin of the Australian contemporary artist.
Dr. Strangelove, National Theatre Live review: a genuine blast
Dr. Strangelove on stage blends humour and politics expertly as Steve Coogan juggles multiple roles with comedic flair.
The Narrow Road to the Deep North review: a new Australian classic
Snowtown director Justin Kurzel has wrought sound and fury from Richard Flanagan’s Booker-winning novel, The Narrow Road to the Deep…