Opinions & Analysis
Why is Austin Butler still speaking in his Elvis voice?
A little less conversation and a little more action may be needed for actor Austin Butler to overcome his 'role…
The 180-degree rule: how to follow it ... and how to break it
A scene in The Banshees of Inisherin had people furious over its disregard for the '180 degree rule' – so…
Hollywood is awash with sequels and reboots in 2023
Have you seen this one before? The majority of the most-hyped Hollywood films for 2023 are sequels and reboots.
The Metaverse by Matthew Ball – ScreenHub review
You might think the 'metaverse' is either not happening or is a very long way off. If so, have a…
Storytelling trends in 2022 cinema – and what they meant
What common threads did we see in cinemas this year, and why? What do these popular themes mean?
2022 in Australian films – we need to talk box office
Now is the time of reckoning. All that work, all that subsidy – should we cry or cheer, or grumble…
An open letter to reviewers, critics and editors
I’m Cessalee: a Black woman, DEI consultant, director and performer, arts audience member, and advocate for a better industry –…
2022 AACTA award-winners – what did they make at the box office?
This year's AACTA standout was also a financial standout. How did the other winners fare in the hunt for audiences?
Christmas for cynics: best non-schmaltzy films
It's the season of joy and, like, whatever. Sink your teeth into these sharp-toothed Xmas flicks if you’re sick of…
Low-budget Sissy proves popular around the world but not (yet) at the box office
Written and directed by Hannah Barlow and Kane Senes in Canberra during Covid, Sissy has shown at many major festivals…