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Gold Diggers, ABC: what would history look like if women were the main characters?
In the past, historians entrenched male-centred and mythologised Australian histories – how might a show like Gold Diggers help?
Deadloch flips the Nordic Noir crime genre on its arse and makes it funny
Everyone is a suspect in this female-centric Tasmanian community – and it just couldn't get any better.
How Jurassic Park changed film-making forever
Not many knew in 1993 that Steven Spielberg's Jurassic Park would change filmmaking, and the public perception of dinosaurs, forever.
Sailor Moon: why the series is still enthralling 30 years on
As we approach the final instalment of the Sailor Moon Crystal reboot, why are we still obsessed with fighting evil…
The real Catherine was even more interesting than in Stan's The Great
The 'occasionally true story' on the hit TV show has nothing on the real life and times of the God-anointed…
Stan Grant leaves Q+A and the research supports claims of racism
The well-known journalist and author has made a stand against racist abuse and will step away from the media.
The Wicker Man: lessons in becoming a cult classic
When The Wicker Man first came out, the studio tried to bury it – but now it's cult classic. Gill…
In Netflix’s Beef, Asian migrants are allowed to have real emotions
A dark comedy where Asian-Americans express a wide gamut of emotions puts paid to outdated stereotypes.
The Hollywood writers' strike is a move against digital feudalism
Yes, there are more jobs to go round, but they often pay less and place writers on short-order contracts.
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.