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xXx: Return of Xander Cage
In the third effort in the extreme sports meets espionage franchise, you can't teach a returning character and star new…

Lion charges into multiplexes as it claims $25m around the world.
Full houses on first afternoon, a standing ovation at the latest Q&A and the perfect opening date - Lion is…

ABC Head of Television resigns in wave of change
Richard Finlayson, three years into the challenging job of running ABC TV, will leave in March.

We need a national day for the arts
Australia has public holidays for agricultural shows, football finals and a horse race. Why don't the arts have a public…

China introduces seven commandments for pesky reviewers
China's new attempt to censor online film reviewers is packaged as the Seven Conventions of Good Reviewing. It's a Party…

Getting your audience to talk to your characters
Playing a simple game to advertise Resident Evil can help you understand the deep emotional structure of characters you write.…

New Factual Masterclass: Robert Thirkell & Much More
Don’t miss the opportunity to learn from factual TV expert Robert Thirkell in this brand-new weekend CONFLICT masterclass coming up…

Jackie
Natalie Portman proves entrancing and compelling in Pablo LarraÃn's intimate portrait of pain, loss, pageantry and legacy.

Gimme Danger
Come for sounds and stories – and stay for them – as Jim Jarmusch documents the zest and success of…

Flickerfest honours a beast and sustains a dream baby
Flickerfest confirms one Australian short as a favourite, and offers some fresh stories and faces to the limelight.