Reviews

Ten Pound Poms Season 2 review: it's grim down south
Season 2 of Ten Pound Poms combines the gloom, sunlight, hope and racism of 1950s Australia.

Book review: Melbourne and the Movies, Ross Campbell
A wonderfully rich treasure trove recounting the history of the silver screen in Melbourne through the eyes of a true…

Memory Bites with Matt Moran review: a journey worth taking
Memory Bites with Matt Moran serves up a treat of emotion, celebrity and useful everyday recipes.

Spit review: David Wenham's whiny winner returns
Spit, a supporting character in 2003's Gettin' Square, is back in Australia, after years hiding out in the UK.

Mickey 17 review: another Bong Joon-ho banger with a wonderfully wacky Pattinson
Mickey 17 lets Robert Pattinson go full weirdo in one of Bong Joon-ho's less subtle critiques of capitalism.

Nickel Boys review: the brilliant Oscar contender you won't see in Australian cinemas
Don't look away: Nickel Boys is resigned to streaming here in Australia, but it's a certified must-see on the big…

Seen film review: when bad parents go good
Seen, the new Australian documentary from the creator of 365 Grateful, is a gentle lesson for any parent who ever…

Lesbian Space Princess review: Australia's Berlinale champion shines
Australian animated feature Lesbian Space Princess won the prestigious Teddy Award at the Berlin International Film Festival.

My Queer Career: reviews of the 8 short films competing in Sydney
Explore identity and connection in 8 standout shorts at My Queer Career's 2025 competition.

Good Cop/Bad Cop review: Queensland-shot US show is quirky & solid
Good Cop/Bad Cop contains few surprises but loads of engaging performances and amusing family bickering.