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Marvel’s Thunderbolts* shines a light on men’s mental illness
Thunderbolts* shows progress on depictions of men's mental illness, but doesn’t quite escape old tropes.
Generative AI use won't stop films from winning an Oscar – but it won't help them either
The Oscars have rolled out the red carpet for generative AI. And surprisingly, viewers don’t seem to mind.
Australia's screen industry faces a 'pervasive mental health crisis'
A new study by Griffith University found burnout levels in the screen industry rivalling those of healthcare workers.
Why we love the escapism of apocalyptic dramas
Leave the World Behind and Paradise are among the dystopian and apocalyptic stories we flock to.
Happiness: new NZ TV series gives us a peek behind the amateur theatre curtain
Happiness takes an affectionate look at community musical theatre, and features plenty of original songs.
Netflix has shaped (and shattered) our content landscape over the past decade
A new report looks at the state of Australia's streaming industry ten years since Netflix began operating in the country.
2025 French Film Festival: 5 best films
Catch one of these movies at the French Film Festival, in cinemas around Australia on various dates until 27 April…
10 years of Netflix: streaming and the power of suggestion
Ratings and user data offer valuable insights to both broadcasters and streaming services such as Netflix.
Children of Paradise is the greatest film to ever come out of France
Marcel Carné's Children of Paradise (945) is a spectacular and enduring film with a distinctively French flavour.
A late boom: why it took until 1975 for Australian television to broadcast in full colour
In 1975 Australian television at last turned full colour, in an event known as C-Day.