Australia

ICYMI: The week's top news in the arts
From the Melbourne Women in Film Festival, to protest art in Hong Kong, and survey exhibitions by George Gittoes, Carolyn…

Is Korea cinema's future powerhouse?
Smart policy, cultural pride and an Asian language puts Korean cinema at the heart of change. Here's an excellent potted…

Open Letter to the media on climate change denial
A group of writers calling themselves Writing for the Environment – organised by Alys Jackson, Leah Kaminsky and Gretchen Miller…

2019 screen sector by the numbers
2019 was an audience-friendly year for the screen sector. How did they respond?

The Centre, Mona Foma (Launceston, TAS)
A local gym comes alive with video installations exploring the body, discipline, endurance and community.

How would an Oscar change your life? (from the archives)
Fame, fortune and your pick of the best projects – or over-exposure, exploitation and unhappiness? What happens when you win…

The Diver wins Flickerfest Australian grand prize
This could be a real local breakthrough moment for Michael Leonard and Jamie Helmer, who are known better overseas.

Netflix proving it accepts regulation
Maybe Netflix just thinks the coffee is good in Paris, or maybe it is surrendering to determined regulation, and being…

Box Office - we like our feminist films much better than the US
Is there money in a racing helmet that looks like this? Both Go! and the Kelly Gang need a boost.

Climate emergency cinema smoked out but not cancelled
The pedal-powered outdoor cinema event at Melbourne's MPavillion had the first of three screenings postponed due to poor air quality.