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RuPaul’s Drag Race helps destigmatise the LGBTQ+ community
In a world characterised by stigmatisation, brands like RuPaul’s Drag Race can spread acceptance and awareness.
Is Brendan Fraser film The Whale actually a 'body horror'?
'As I left the theatre, I started to feel the way I often do when I see a reflection of…
Review bombing shows like 'The Last of Us' is simply petty
It’s tempting to dismiss review bombing as an act of trolling, but the PR nightmare it causes is only half…
I watched Groundhog Day every day for a year – here's what happened
Watching Groundhog Day 365 times provided me with a deeper appreciation for how a film may contain multitudes.
Streaming platform regulations could be good news for Australia's screen sector
Today's National Cultural Policy launch has laid the path for greater regulations around Australian content on streaming platforms.
Tár with Cate Blanchett is a story of class in the elite world of classical music
Tár shines a light on some of the social and political dynamics of the elite end of the classical music…
Why is Austin Butler still speaking in his Elvis voice?
A little less conversation and a little more action may be needed for actor Austin Butler to overcome his 'role…
Hollywood is awash with sequels and reboots in 2023
Have you seen this one before? The majority of the most-hyped Hollywood films for 2023 are sequels and reboots.
Na'vi Maria? Can you name a single character from Avatar?
You've heard of a blockbuster but is Avatar a prime example – oh, what's it called again – a forgotbuster?
The White Lotus season 2 uses artworks as plot clues – here's how
Everything in the show – from painting and sculpture to film – functions as allegorical clues to the show’s unfolding…