Opinions & Analysis

Hail John Williams, the composer behind E.T., Star Wars, Jaws and Harry Potter
When adjusted for inflation, one-fifth of the top 100 films at the North American box office have music by Williams.

Neighbours and the Australian screen industry
The under-threat show has given a start to many writers, directors, producers, actors and crew over 37 years.

How intersectionality can help screen storytellers
What is 'intersectionality'? Pearl Tan and Priya A. Roy explain the concept and how it can make for better stories…

Best, Worst and Most Bizarre film and TV of 2021, according to our critics
Highlights and lowlights from ScreenHub reviewers Mel Campbell, Anthony Morris, Glenn Dunks, Guy Davis and Chris Boyd. From The Worst…

BBC fears your entertainment could wither away
Who would be bold enough to predict the future of the BBC? Content will decline, says the UK National Audit…

The slippery slope of using AI and deepfakes to bring history to life
Seeing is no longer believing, as any visual story can be convincingly faked. They are both compelling and frightening.

'Some things I have learnt in the screen industry' by David Tiley
As he leaves his regular job, David Tiley reflects on 16 years at ScreenHub and the screen industry.

Annual drama figures – wear the mask, count the money, bet on change
There are real opportunities in the annual Australian drama figures, but some really stubborn problems as well.

Meet the NZ crew behind International Emmy-winning online series INSiDE
From New Zealand, the Luminous Beasts make an online series about COVID while living with the virus – to take…

Netflix Top Tens – a burst of honest figures
How do your tastes compare with the world? Netflix is releasing weekly top tens, with huge numbers. What do they…