David Tiley
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Box Office: Mamma Mia and Andre Rieu win. Don't think about it.
It's no justice time in Australian cinemas as Mamma Mia attracts hordes and some good indies drown in their own…
Screen Australia development - hints of the production future
Here's a batch of films to think about. The landscape of Australian cinema is surely changing, but we still don't…
Prism - how can Australian feature production emerge from its Vale of Tears?
First tool to advance the frustrated Australian feature sector is clear thinking, backed by co-operation. Here's a good start.
Tony Ayres goes global: I feel like the guy who has the cake and eaten it.
Tony Ayres has walked away from Matchbox Pictures to become a global player. Here's why.
Nine gets ready to eat Fairfax. What makes it tasty?
The Nine and Fairfax deal is logical and prudent for shareholders etc, but what about the real stakeholders, the citizens…
Box Office: no wonder Netflix is doing well
Not much around at the moment and the figures reflect the fact. Jill Bilcock has a blink of attention even…
SBS loses Managing Director
Michael Ebeid is moving on from SBS after a solid stint as Managing Director. No news yet on his future.
Box Office - 16 July 2018: tripping over tentpoles as holidays end
Some commercial English language films get a hard time in our cinemas, as micro budgeted local films arrive for an…
Iranian cinema - sharply modern, fed by tradition
In art cinema land, Iranian films can be arresting, varied, mischievous and enigmatic. An email interview provides a glimpse of…
F###ing Adelaide - six eps from a fascinating company
Innovative Adelaide production company explores the temptations of episodes, and takes the audience from giggles to a gut wrenching finale.