Opinions & Analysis
She Said: a formidable retelling of the journalism that sparked #MeToo
She Said focuses on the reporting of the Weinstein rape allegations in the New York Times.
The chaos of authenticity
'The conditions under which storytelling exists in so-called Australia is dismal. Very little funding trickles down to marginalised communities.'
Doctor Who, Disney+: does more money mean more problems?
Cheapness is baked into the DNA of Doctor Who. It survived for 26 years on the BBC partially because it…
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever makes the case for the Hollywood blockbuster
As the world box office springs to life, the studios are forced to rethink some fundamental release myths.
Interview with the Vampire is a queer tale about ... journalistic objectivity
When stories are told, the question of who controls the narrative is important – not least when it comes to…
War films worth watching this Remembrance Day
Wars are sold on the notion of heroism but powered by a tragic and often meaningless loss of life, as…
Streaming: the best films in 2022 you haven't seen
Nearly 600 films have been released this year in Australia, many of which are now streaming – so which ones…
Black Adam beats back the competition at the box office
Black Adam has been the top film for the last three weeks, and has now made a useful but not…
Horror films: are these the scariest ever made?
What frightens us is deeply subjective, but these movies are guaranteed to put the eeeee in your Halloween.
Laurie Strode and the legacy of the final girl
As Laurie Strode, Jamie Lee Curtis became the archetypical 'final girl', a horror trope that continues to evolve and improve.