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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…
Australian TV has had one hell of a year: here’s who’s up for an AACTA Award
The nominations for this year's AACTA Awards are proof of just how much great Australian TV has been hitting our…
All the big Australian films in the running for an AACTA next year
With the old guard going head-to-head with young Turks plus a glaring omission or two, the AACTAs are shaping up…
Hamnet review: not a dry eye in the house
Chloé Zhao’s stirring adaptation of Maggie O'Farrell’s best-selling novel Hamnet
Twiggy review: effervescent portrait of one of the world's most famous faces
Directed by Sadie Frost, this entertaining documentary dives into the life of Twiggy, one of the first supermodels.
The Golden Spurtle review: a strirringly special film
Australian filmmaker Constantine Costi explores the gently heated, sometimes salty, world of competitive porridge-making.
A new era begins for the Brisbane International Film Festival
Brisbane International Film Festival Executive Director Sophie Mathisen and her team have big plans for revitalising the cinematic showcase.
The History of Sound review: abandon all hope of dry eyes
Brought to life with moving performances by Paul Mescal and Josh O’Connor, The History of Sound is a heart-rending love…
Alice Maio Mackay interview: on The Serpent's Skin and finding trans power in horror
The young Adelaide director talks to ScreenHub about The Serpent's Skin and building trans solidarity in the film industry.
Reckless review: the best Australian comedy of the year
Directed by Beck Cole and starring the magnificent Tasma Walton and Hunter Page-Lochard, this First Nations-led dark comedy crime caper…