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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…
Box Office 3 June 2019 - Top End grifts as Elton John beats Godzilla
Around the world Godzilla beats Rocketman, but not here. We like our movies tuneful. Top End Wedding is trudging towards…
The Enigmatic Mr Fletcher, new Minister for Communications
Paul Fletcher, now Minister for Communications, Cybersafety and the Arts, is a Liberal brainiac. A chunk of this portfolio looks…