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RMIT launches Capitol cinema again to wonder and relief
The new Capitol is restored as a major Melbourne icon as RMIT enhances a distinctive screen education strategy.
This is the face of freedom
How an illuminating documentary about Chinese dissident Badiucao becomes a key story about our future with China.
NSW Government announces $5m boost for Sydney Film Festival
A 20 per cent increase in core funding and some extra dollars for regional screenings acknowledge the growing importance of…
ABC Raid - AFP hits press freedom minefield
The AFP raid on the ABC is just Act One in a much longer story which will turn into a…
Why the raids on Australian media present a clear threat to democracy
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) conducted two high-profile raids on journalists investigating asylum seekers and the military in Afghanistan.
Opening Night Observations: The 66th Sydney Film Festival
Glenn Dunks was there to watch the new Australian film Palm Beach, live through the speeches and spot the celebs.
Syd Film Fest Documentaries Reviewed: In My Blood it Runs and Martha A Picture Story
Adrian Martin examines two very different films about culture. Both are in the running for Sydney Film Festival's Documentary Australia…
Big Screen Highlights - varied blockbusters catch Oz audiences
One new to brighten up the weekend but there are still some fine films on more limited release.
Chinese Banksy protests Tiananmen Whitewash
Artist-in-exile Badiucao goes incognito for serious reasons in new Australian documentary airing on the ABC.
The writing process in a single paragraph, by Ted Chiang
There's not many keystrokes in a script. What happens if a writer is committed to building a story in their…