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Twisters film doesn't mention climate change but is still effective
The latest in a long line of disaster blockbusters departs from the norms set by previous films.
Birdeater: Australian horror goes from Wake In Fright to Home and Away
When friends reunite for a 'modern' buck’s party, we see their personality clashes and sense things are going to get…
Sick of toxic TV? Here are 7 reality shows that don’t rely on the ‘villain edit’
Here are seven reality TV shows that emphasise cooperation and compassion over 'villains' and conflict.
Netflix’s A Family Affair rejects stories of sexual women as ‘bad mothers’ – but it’s a terrible film.
Starring Nicole Kidman and Zac Efron, A Family Affair fails in its mission to challenge stereotypes about sexual mothers.
A Hard Day’s Night: Beatles film made pop cinema history
Now 60 years old, A Hard Day's Night inspired pop music film and video in ways that continue today.
Why Aussie teens watch less local TV in favour of US shows
Some Aussie teens prefer US streaming services over local TV – but why? Should Aussie content quotas be enforced?
What we know about the real 'My Lady Jane', the subject of Prime's new romcom series
Susan Broomhall delves into the life of Lady Jane Grey, the 'nine-day queen,' in Prime Video's new romcom series.
Donald Sutherland: Hollywood didn’t know what to do with him
The late Donald Sutherland was a versatile actor who took on diverse roles in a career than spanned 50 years.
New ABC chair Kim Williams calls for public broadcaster to be 'national campfire'
In his first speech as chair, Williams outlined his visions and priorities for the ABC and warned against self congratulation.
‘Maternal cli-fi’: the new genre changing up the absent-mother narrative in cinema
How The End We Start From boosted maternal cli-fi, a genre spotlighting mothers in worlds destroyed by natural disasters.