Opinions & Analysis
Goncharov, I hardly knew ye: how the internet invented a Scorsese film
Over the last few days the people of Tumblr have collectively fever-dreamed the greatest mafia movie of all time. Now…
Greens in Victoria: ‘Art is fundamental to our society’
It’s time to treat the arts as a public good, matched by public funding, says the Victorian Greens arts spokesperson…
Labor’s vision for the arts in Victoria
Grassroots support for the thousands of creatives across our state is essential for the sector to thrive, argues Minister for…
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…