Reviews
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…
Women Talking review: Sarah Polley understands the power of dialogue
The women of an isolated religious colony reveal a shocking secret about the colony's men in this gripping parable from…
Last King of the Cross (Paramount+) review: solid world building with overplayed violence
Last King of the Cross is a series about violent criminals, but if the series has a weak link, it’s…
Close review: Lukas Dhont's film moralises on masculinity
Close is a Belgian coming-of-age film that's built itself a fair bit of Oscar buzz – but does it live…
The Last of Us (Binge) full season review – A strong, worthwhile adaptation
The HBO TV series adaptation of The Last of Us is faithful to its already strong source material, though the…