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Willow on Disney+ – an overlooked childhood classic returns
Fantasy may have traditionally struggled compared to sci-fi on our screens, but the return of Willow is spellbinding.
The Angels: Kickin’ Down the Door shows a legacy undimmed
Are we ever going to see your faces again? Yes, in this evocative band documentary by director Madeleine Parry.
What you need to know about running a creative business
We speak to the founder of the Compton School and one of its successful graduates about forging new pathways in…
Zac Efron Down Under is surprisingly Down to Earth
Can a Hollywood A-lister let loose in Australia overcome this reviewer's cynicism of all things 'woo-woo'? Well, maybe ...
Horror in Adelaide: Carnifex and Ribspreader bring gore and more
Adelaide Film Festival has a strong track record of supporting Australian horror – and this year is no different.
The Stranger, Netflix review: a waking nightmare with heart
Electrifying cinema that intrigues and unbalances ... Welcome to the unnerving world of Joel Edgerton's The Stranger.
Blonde on Netflix: a grotesque, salacious take on an icon
Blurring the lines between fact and fiction, Marilyn Monroe ‘biopic’ Blonde has copped a beating – it's not hard to…
The Last Movie Stars: were Newman and Woodward the end of the line?
George Clooney and Laura Linney stand in for Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward in Ethan Hawke's new docuseries on Binge.
House of the Dragon review: a fiery new game is afoot
So far Doctor Who’s Matt Smith and Aussie Milly Alcock are the best in show. But Westeros ain’t big enough…
Bosch & Rockit review: the father-son love story you need this winter
There's much to admire in this daggily cute surf story starring Luke Hemsworth and fast-rising star Rasmus King.