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Assassin’s Creed
Justin Kurzel's third effort takes on a video game franchise with ample style, but with largely absent stakes and investment.

12 films to look out for in 2017
Did you set yourself a new year’s resolution to watch more movies? If so, you’re in luck.

What creative arts stand to lose from ABC RN cuts
The ABC's decision to ‘de-commission’ music, features & creative content on Radio National has far-reaching implications for Australian culture.

We have a once in 100 years opportunity says key industry researcher
How big is big? What kind of structures work? Will the promise of digital come true? David Court asks some…

Summer cinema releases, with added starlight screens
What to see over the summer: from the big releases to our guide to the spreading passion for outdoor cinema.

Productivity Commission lays out final report to much dismay
The Productivity Commission goes into combat against key industry sources of income, sends fantasy to government, expects to win.

Ten years in, NITV captures hearts with largest doc series yet
Nine daughters, one mum, five grandkids, and big dreams adds up to NITV's largest ob-doc series to celebrate its tenth…

Behind the screen in 2016
Under a ghastly policy response from an inert government, the sector is reinventing itself and in a good way.

What's On? from Cars That Ate Paris to Scandinoir and Josh Thomas
SBS offers great film and TV on demand, while the ABC parades its comedy finest.

The best films of 2016
Sarah Ward's top movie of the year range from a crowd-pleasing Hollywood new release through genre to independent Australian films