Australia

Hill of Freedom
This observational comedy is the definition of short and sweet, but with the substance rarely accorded with such a description.

A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night
A Farsi-language neo-noir, feminist, dystopian, vampire, western, romance and horror effort that is as exceptional as it sounds.

Les Wasley: reflections on a death by fire
The life of Les Wasley resonates today as a memory of war, skill and quiet family life amid rolls of…

The Captive
Solemn and moody, Atom Egoyan's return to mistreated children and miscarried justice is intermittent in its effectiveness.

AACTA 2014: whole list of combatants
A fascinating spread, which allows high art and small budgets to beat against the doors of fame in the feature…

The Crow's Egg
In this boy's own Indian adventure, slightness reigns supreme for superficially pleasing but emotionally trite results.

An Evening With Michael Rymer, Distribution Exhibition & Sales, Summer School & More @ AFTRS Open
AN EVENING WITH MICHAEL RYMER is next Tuesday - behind-the-scenes directing insights from the Battlestar & Hannibal director. Also in…

Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
Showing family life with affection and understanding, this adaptation of the popular children's book is irreverent and astute.

Box Office: Babadook in the vast maw of the US
The Babadook brings its particularly creepy artwork to the US - in a few, favoured locations.

ABC and SBS: Lewis report is out in the wild
The Lewis report into efficiencies in the national broadcasters finally landed in public, still scarred with a passion for secrecy.