Reviews
The Serpent Queen review: a period piece that finds its feet in the occult
The Serpent Queen casts a spell on the well-worn period drama genre, but will the magic last?
Pinocchio (2022) review: Disney pips Del Toro to the post
Robert Zemeckis directs an uninspired, 'murky' remake of the 1940 animated classic, which hopes to gain numbers before Guillermo Del…
Savage River, ABC, review: let it flow
Savage River isn’t exactly a missed opportunity, and things come together, but a slow start doesn’t do it any favours.
Nostalgia film review: remembering is suffering
A man struggles with his rose-tinted vision of the past in this slow-burner drama from Italy.
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power – nice cake, OK icing
Would The Rings of Power be improved by a more gripping start? Of course. But that’s probably missing the point.
Summer Love on ABC: the quality drama Australian TV needs
Gristmill have been exploring the line between comedy and drama since before it was popular – and this new series…
Fearless: The Inside Story of the AFLW, Disney+ review
As the title promises, this is the inside story of the AFLW and its players, and there’s plenty here for…
I Just Killed My Dad, Netflix review: how family violence flies under the radar
Documentary-maker Skye Borgman investigates the compelling case of teenager Anthony Templet and his father, Burt.
House of the Dragon review: a fiery new game is afoot
So far Doctor Who’s Matt Smith and Aussie Milly Alcock are the best in show. But Westeros ain’t big enough…
She-Hulk review: I've finally outgrown Marvel like she's outgrown her pencil skirt
Sorry Marvel, but adding in catchphrases from popular elements of feminism does not a feminist show make.