Film
MIFF 2023: ten must-see films
Whether they're the best of the fest or outstanding in their own right, these films will make your Melbourne International…
How Barbie reimagines a childhood icon through a feminist lens
Greta Gerwig's Barbies have agency, but Barbie ultimately recognises the agency of a doll is limited.
Watching Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer in Ukraine: his tragedy is our reality
While daily life in the war-time state constantly fluctuates between feeling like a farce and a Greek tragedy, Oppenheimer emphasises…
Simulant starring Sam Worthington – cheat sheet
Everything you need to know before the cinema release of Simulant, in less than 60 seconds.
Barbie review – this Barbie will bust the block
Barbie perfectly walks the line between being a Greta Gerwig film and a Mattel movie based on a toy, and…
Australian film censorship and the movies that made us sweat
When it comes to the line between artistic freedom and consumer protection, Australia has often waddled clumsily, and sometimes to…
Oppenheimer review: Nolan approaches the sublime
A mighty ensemble carries Nolan's epic thriller Oppenheimer through its hellfire glare and haunted grey pallor.
BOFA Film Festival program picks
Tassie's Breath of Fresh Air festival is back this September, with a taste of acclaimed international and local features.
Eco-horror and Australian films pair well – and offer hope
Australia has produced more than its share of eco-horror films, and it’s hardly surprising, but there's a silver lining.
Force of Nature: The Dry 2 release delayed due to SAG-AFTRA strike
Eric Bana said: 'It is with some regret, but a large amount of conviction that we have decided to postpone…