Opinions & Analysis
Is Netflix’s Queen Cleopatra cultural appreciation or cultural appropriation?
Statements that mix imagination and fact in a documentary are just the beginning of everything wrong with Netflix's Queen Cleopatra.
The Wicker Man: lessons in becoming a cult classic
When The Wicker Man first came out, the studio tried to bury it – but now it's cult classic. Gill…
ChatGPT and new AI screenwriting tools: insights from Screen Forever
New technologies are always met with some level of resistance, but there are some real issues (and positives) with the…
In Netflix’s Beef, Asian migrants are allowed to have real emotions
A dark comedy where Asian-Americans express a wide gamut of emotions puts paid to outdated stereotypes.
Eurovision 2023 preview: could Australia win this weekend?
Australia’s Voyager has drawn the 16th and final performance slot in Semi-Final 2 – which is widely seen as an…
The Hollywood writers' strike is a move against digital feudalism
Yes, there are more jobs to go round, but they often pay less and place writers on short-order contracts.
May the 4th be with you: a 'definitive' ranking of Star Wars films from worst to best
Star Wars. Ranked. For May 4th. Groundbreaking.
Citadel: why Prime's 300 million dollar show looks so cheap
With such an expensive price tag, one might think Prime Video's spy series Citadel is a guaranteed masterpiece – but…
Apple TV+'s Frog and Toad is the perfect antidote to autumn chill
With its easy, low-stakes storylines and gorgeous animation, it's a great way to turn your brain off and relax for…
Coronations on screen: the good, the bad and the controversial
Real or imagined, the British monarchy is a screen staple, so make no mistake: the coronation will be televised.