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Black Barbie: A Documentary review – a doll that 'looks like me'

We've seen the Greta Gerwig film, but now Black Barbie's own story is here, complete with a rich and fascinating…

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The New Boy review: an enchanting and intriguing film

Director Warwick Thornton delivers a moving exploration of Indigenous spirituality through the eyes of a curious child.

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Sweet As is a must-watch Australian coming-of-age

There is an undeniable authenticity to Jub Clerc's debut film and, even in its simplicity, it is captivating.

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The Little Mermaid review: Halle Bailey makes a winning splash

Sure, the waterworks are impressive but it's Bailey's presence and voice that steals the show in this Disney live-action remake.

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Independent film Echo 8 breaks the stereotype of the Australian immigrant story

Filmed across multiple locations in Western Sydney, Echo 8 tells the story of a highly trained assassin.

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Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story is about Black women and all women

The new Netflix series has parallels with the present-day story of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry.

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Till review: a landmark film about a brutal event

Chinonye Chukwu's direction is a delicate balancing act in this story about 1955 murder of 14-year-old Emmett Till.

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Why I want to boycott The Survival of Kindness by Rolf de Heer

Why are we celebrating a film by a 'visionary' white Australian director that objectifies Black and Brown people?

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I Wanna Dance With Somebody review: celebrating Whitney Houston

This biopic is as a reminder of all that was good about Houston, the only singer to score seven consecutive…