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Is This Thing On? review: all-star cast but no all-star result
Just like the troubled marriage it follows, Is This Thing On? struggles to find its way.
We Bury the Dead review: gruesomely hilarious Tasmanian survival thriller
In We Bury the Dead, Hobart has been annihilated: cue a future cult classic film with a wow-a-minute story.
Marty Supreme review: propulsive, frenetic if lightweight fun
Josh Safdie’s solo directorial debut features a who’s who of cameos, gorgeous cinematography, and Timothée Chalamet as the fast-talking, chaotic…
Jimpa review: supple and rewarding cinema
In Jimpa, director Sophie Hyde explores family dynamics with sensitivity and subtlety.
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple review: beguilingly wild and tender
Candyman director Nia DaCosta proves there’s plenty of surprises yet in this shape-changing and soul-shifting franchise.
10 Australian films we can’t wait to see in 2026
From ocker outback comedies to demonic possession via dinosaurs, here are the Australian films set to make waves this year.
10 of the biggest international films heading to our shores in 2026
From catty fashion barbs to monstrous makeovers and under-pressure messiahs, here are the international films to look out for this…
10 of the best international films of 2025
In a stupendous year in cinema, it’s been one battle after another to whittle this list of the best films…
The Oscars are moving to YouTube – no prizes for guessing why
The Oscars will ditch free-to-air TV in favour of the video-streaming behemoth from 2029. Long live content!
10 of the best Australian films of 2025
While it can be a battle to connect the genius work of Australian filmmakers to local cinema audiences, these films…