Opinions & Analysis
5 predictions for Summer Game Fest 2026
On the cusp of Summer Game Fest 2026, let's dive deeply into rumours and speculation.
Does He-Man still have the power, or should we shake off childhood nostalgia?
With Nicholas Galitzine wielding the sword this time round, can he and his buddies bring back the magic lost in…
La Haine's stylish approach still feels modern and incisive three decades on
Approaching La Haine for the first time, its relevance to the here and now is staggering.
The Mandalorian and Grogu is far, far from worth the wait for Star Wars fans
The dark side of CGI and recycled screenplays has left the Star Wars saga feeling as empty as a husk.
Kylie is the ray of light the world needs right now
Baring it all in Michael Harte’s new Netflix documentary, Kylie's strength in the face of shocking abuses stands tall.
Horror games vs horror films: Which is the more powerful medium for storytelling?
Horror games and horror films are unique in approach, using entirely different techniques to terrify their audiences.
Is home a Birthright in Australia's housing crisis? Hahaha – you wish!
Zoe Pepper pits millennials against boomers in a battle for the soul of the nation in her new film Birthright.
Australian filmmakers are more than doing their part in 2026
The common line is that Australian films do poorly at the box office because they're all the same – but…
Why The Devil Wears Prada isn’t my guilty pleasure
What's wrong with loving The Devil Wears Prada, curled up on the sofa with a bottle of red? Nothing –…
Why young people are turning back to DVDs, Blu-Rays, vinyl and other physical media
In a world governed by the internet, the value of physical media offers something irreplaceable.