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The Pool review: Sydney documentary is beautiful but shallow
The Pool, Ian Darling's handsomely shot documentary, spent a year filming in and around Sydney’s Icebergs Pool.
We Bury the Dead review: gruesomely hilarious Tasmanian survival thriller
In We Bury the dead, Hobart has been annihilated: cue a future cult classic film with a wow-a-minute story.
Always Listening, SBS review: Lifeline volunteers share their stories
Australian director Genevieve Bailey’s powerful new documentary Always Listening puts faces to the voices who volunteer for Lifeline.
The Correspondent, film review: Peter Greste thriller on a vitally important topic
The Correspondent, starring Richard Roxburgh, examines the dangers facing a free and fair press.
Disclaimer, Apple TV review: Cate Blanchett leads an instantly addictive show
Alfonso Cuarón spins an intriguing web in this twisting adaption of Renée Knight’s bestselling book.
Heartstopper Season 3, Netflix review: just lovely
Heartstopper is back and continues to be the show we need in the world right now.
Runt review: rollicking family fun
H is For Happiness director John Sheedy delivers an adventure deserving of appawse.
Australian Story: Making Lachlan Murdoch, ABC review: a closer look at the chosen one
Paddy Manning’s three-part Australian Story focuses on what drives 53-year-old Lachlan Murdoch and the broader dynamics of the family.
Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2, Prime Video review: fiery
It's a song of fiery mountains and icy trolls as The Lord of the Rings prequel returns.
Rumours: Cate Blanchett and a really big brain
Guy Maddin's comedy satire pits hapless G7 leaders against masturbating bog people, and each other ... it's a heady brew.