Stephen A Russell
Stephen A Russell's Latest Articles

The Studio review: Seth Rogen leads a manically funny Hollywood satire
With Schitt’s Creek’s Catherine O’Hara along for the ride, The Studio is abundantly charming.

The Last Anniversary review: this mystery’s missing a plot
The latest Liane Moriarty adaptation, The Last Anniversary suggests that not all of her bestselling books are created equal.

The Residence review: White House whodunnit keeps you guessing
The Residence brings twists aplenty with a comedy murder mystery led by Uzo Aduba.

Black Bag review: a Soderbergh spy thriller with breakneck pace
Cate Blanchett goes toe-to-toe with Michael Fassbender in Black Bag, the latest film from Steven Soderbergh.

Lesbian Space Princess review: Australia's Berlinale champion shines
Australian animated feature Lesbian Space Princess won the prestigious Teddy Award at the Berlin International Film Festival.

White Lotus Season 3: what time's check-out?
The White Lotus Season 3 takes a new cast of characters to Thailand, but the show is running out of…

Invisible Boys, Stan review: a gloriously messy marvel
Invisible Boys, set in Geraldton, Australia, strikes the perfect balance between drama and gross-out comedy.

A Complete Unknown review: blowing in the wind
A complete unknown? Monica Barbaro easily steals the limelight from Chalamet in this so-so, frustratingly incurious biopic.

Are these the 10 most exciting films of 2025?
From 28 Years Later to Superman, Stephen A Russell reveals the big film tickets he’s hanging to grab.

Severance Season 2 review: back to the office
Severance is back for Season 2, and the work-life balance isn't getting any easier.