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Movies 2023: new films coming to cinemas from January to June
The Whale, Babylon, Women Talking, Broker and Evil Dead Rise are just some of the treats coming to cinemas in…
Black Snow on Stan burns brightly – review
This crime drama, created with cultural input from the local South Sea Islander community, is a hugely compelling mystery.
The 10 best Australian films of 2022 ... maybe
What were the best homegrown films of 2022? And which one triumphed in spite of a 'turdsome turn' by Hollywood…
Queer movies 2022: 10 of the best LGBTQIA+ films this year
From Afrofuturist adventures to American rom-coms via lesbian spies who survived the holocaust, it’s been an intriguing year in queer…
Dreaming of the Meridian Arc at the Japanese Film Fest: review
This kookily cute biopic by director Kenji Nakanishi maps out an intriguing historical moment in Japan.
Willow on Disney+ – an overlooked childhood classic returns
Fantasy may have traditionally struggled compared to sci-fi on our screens, but the return of Willow is spellbinding.
The Angels: Kickin’ Down the Door shows a legacy undimmed
Are we ever going to see your faces again? Yes, in this evocative band documentary by director Madeleine Parry.
What you need to know about running a creative business
We speak to the founder of the Compton School and one of its successful graduates about forging new pathways in…
Zac Efron Down Under is surprisingly Down to Earth
Can a Hollywood A-lister let loose in Australia overcome this reviewer's cynicism of all things 'woo-woo'? Well, maybe ...
Horror in Adelaide: Carnifex and Ribspreader bring gore and more
Adelaide Film Festival has a strong track record of supporting Australian horror – and this year is no different.