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TV Review: The Cult (and culture) of The Family
Expanding on Rosie Jones' 2016 documentary, this 3-part ABC series digs deep into the nature of evil and how society…

Disney now controls 40% of world box office, wants to squeeze exhibitors
In one historic deal, the cheerful mouse of Disney now looks like a really fat rat. But rats are great…

Film Review: Destroyer is an impressive showcase for Kidman and Kusama
An unsparing and unflinching portrait of a damaged crusader.

Film Review: The Lego Movie 2
This sequel retains the mile-a-minute comedy, action and first class animation of the first. So why the muted fanfare around…

Serial, soap or slice of life drama? Sally Riley's hopes for The Heights
The ABC's Head of Scripted talks about the challenges of scheduling a new 30-part drama. Call it soap if you…

Box Office 18 March 2019: Hotel Mumbai debuts in terror timing
Hotel Mumbai makes a medium splash for a small picture, as Captain Marvel dips but continues to dominate.

Minister Don Harwin outlines his arts election promises
Minister Harwin outlines his party's wins for the arts during their time in government, and presents his plan for the…

How Netflix won Brazil
The story of Netflix in Brazil is a partial template for emerging countries, and collides with dangerous political territory.

How to succeed in artistic business - weaponise self knowledge, with your friends
Prosperity for sole trader artists is about some business knowledge pumped up with a good dose of empowerment. Enter Monica…

Scripted Ink showcasing Australian writers in the USA
Scripted Ink continues to revolutionise the way quality Australian writers and their projects find their way to the marketplace as…