Australia

The LEGO Movie
Unbridled joy is what keeps the film's frenetic and funny parts together; there’s no force or glue needed.

Hopes for new ABC TV arts program
The ABC has not made a local weekly arts program for three years. Is that about to change?

Ratings: Thursday, 27th March 2014
Thursday doing well for the ABC, unlike Wednesday, as Nine beats Seven without the conquering cooks.

Murdoch, Ten and Little Lachlan: one fell swoop to set up a dynasty for its third generation
A rundown of the mainstream reports on the return of Lachlan to the family fold. But what about the invisible…

Glen Boreham: leaving chair at Screen Australia
Possibly the most powerful figure in Australian production who is solely concerned with corporate affairs, Glen Boreham is about to…

Noah
Mood excels, as does artistry; this feature is grounded in solemnity but illustrated with poetry.

Ratings: Wednesday, 26th March 2014
The ABC, once king of quality Wednesday, is doing barely better than Ten.

The Missing Picture
Rithy Panh fills the gaps in material evidence of Cambodian history with an unorthodox yet stunningly effective method.

Omar
Teeming with the inescapable tragedy of ill-thought-out decisions, Omar canvasses universal themes in its moral quandary.

Ratings: Tuesday, 25th March 2014
Seven doesn't need a resurrection, but gets one anyway, as Resurrection lifts it ten percent clear of Nine.