Reviews
The Mandalorian is perfectly ordinary and that's perfectly fine
The new season opens with much of the material we’ve seen in trailers, so there’s still plenty of surprises to…
Empire of Light review: a dreary night out at the picture show
Sam Mendes ditches WWI trenches and James Bond for Olivia Colman by the picturesque seashore, but its beauty proves a…
Queerstralia review: our exultant, sometimes tragic LGBTIQA+ history
Comedian Zoë Coombs Marr knows she's taken on a mighty task, but delivers with abundant joy.
We Interrupt This Broadcast: Seven's new sketch show is a gutsy move
It may not always go for quality with its jokes, but they go for quantity (and often the jokes aren’t…
Sweet As review: uniquely Australian coming-of-age tale
Jub Clerc's directorial debut Sweet As makes a strong case for why Indigenous teen-focused films are needed in Australia.
The Consultant on Amazon Prime is sinister and close to home
Christoph Waltz gives a riveting performance as a consultant hired to 'observe, streamline and improve' a company.
To Leslie review: addiction, poverty and a shot at redemption
A former lottery winner and addict tries to heal the scars of her past in the captivating To Leslie.
Cocaine Bear will have you snorting with laughter – review
A film for those who enjoy grizzly horror and ample chortles, Cocaine Bear should see lines forming at the cinema.
Aftersun review: memories linger as all else fades
Writer-director Charlotte Wells brings a lightness of touch to just about every element of this enthralling film.
Bad Behaviour review: malice, manipulation and hope
Stan's new show is astute about how keenly you feel every tiny slight, how much you crave approval, and how…