Film

23 Aussie films not to miss at Sydney Film Festival 2025
Discover 23 must-see Aussie films at Sydney Film Festival 2025, and dive into diverse stories from thrilling debuts to powerful…

What is an underground film festival? AKA where to watch experimental, defiant movies in Australia
Discover Australia's underground film festivals that push boundaries with experimental and transgressive films.

Marvel’s Thunderbolts* shines a light on men’s mental illness
Thunderbolts* shows progress on depictions of men's mental illness, but doesn’t quite escape old tropes.

Sydney Film Festival 2025: full SFF program
The full SFF 2025 program has been announced, with 201 films from 70 countries showing from 4 to 15 June…

Warwick Thornton's Wolfram, sequel to internationally lauded Sweet Country enters production
Wolfram, the sequel to Sweet Country (another powerful frontier story of survival), is now in production.

Generative AI use won't stop films from winning an Oscar – but it won't help them either
The Oscars have rolled out the red carpet for generative AI. And surprisingly, viewers don’t seem to mind.

5+ great new Australian films in cinemas May 2025
Explore 5 new Aussie films in cinemas this May, from The Surfer to Bring Her Back.

It’s All Going Very Well No Problems At All: Tilda Cobham-Hervey makes feature directorial debut
South Australian actor Tilda Cobham-Hervey's debut feature is now in production.

Dale Frank – Nobody’s Sweetie review: portrait of a reclusive artist
Jenny Hicks' documentary on Dale Frank considers the charm and chagrin of the Australian contemporary artist.

What’s on at the cinemas in May 2025? Best Australian cinema guide
Catch Thunderbolts* and more in May 2025's Aussie cinema line-up. Explore the latest films this month with this guide.