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Why we love the escapism of apocalyptic dramas
Leave the World Behind and Paradise are among the dystopian and apocalyptic stories we flock to.

'Menopause madness' no more: how the change is changing on TV
We're seeing more stories about menopause on television, with stories that show greater empathy.

Menopause on screen: 5 moments that made me feel seen
You have to look hard to find menopause and women's midlife experiences on screen – beyond the jokes about hot…

We need to talk about money in the arts
Having open conversations about what we earn and how we manage money is the only way to a richer arts…

Film camera departments – what happens when you're not part of the in-group?
Latest industry research reveals inequitable power dynamics behind the camera on Australian film sets are pernicious and persistent.

Coronations on screen: the good, the bad and the controversial
Real or imagined, the British monarchy is a screen staple, so make no mistake: the coronation will be televised.

Screen Forever 2023: need to know
As representatives from the screen industry in Australia and elsewhere gather on the Gold Coast, here's some key information.

'Netflix button': how your remote joined the streaming wars
For streaming services, presence on the remote control provides branding opportunities and a convenient entry point into their app.

Horror films in the age of Covid: how the pandemic caused a boom
Recent years have seen a fresh wave of blood flooding our screens, with stories that are grotesquely, often terrifyingly, suited…

Hagsploitation: whatever happened to older women on screen?
From Sunset Boulevard to Mother and Son, Alexandra Heller-Nicholas explores exactly what happened to the 'older woman' genre.