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'Under Cover' and 'Because We Have Each Other': director interviews
Documentary filmmakers Sari Braithwaite and Sue Thomson speak about the form’s power to spark meaningful conversations.
The Stranger, with Joel Edgerton, at MIFF 2022: director interview
Writer-director Thomas M Wright discusses his new film, in competition at the Melbourne International Film Festival.
Visions of Melbourne: MIFF presents a cinematic time capsule of the city
From post-prison road trips to a wild re-do of The Wizard of Oz, there’s something for everyone in this filmic…
MIFF and me: waiting for the 2022 fest is agony and ecstasy
MIFF's 70th anniversary marks its first time back in cinemas in three long years, which is both exciting and a…
National Theatre Live: Prima Facie is stunning on screen and stage
Jodie Comer's performance in this filmed production of the London West End play is exceptional in every way.
Where the Crawdads Sing is resoundingly bland
The whole film seems to be in an unseemly haste to zip through the novel’s stilted conversations and increasingly silly…
The Twelve review: Foxtel's jury drama without a body
Marta Dusseldorp, Sam Neill and Ngali Shaw star in this intriguing new Australian TV series, streaming now.
Catherine Martin on creating Elvis with Baz Luhrmann: 'You need a bit of conflict and tension'
With more Oscars than any other Australian, she's the queen of costume and production design – but dressing the King…
Sissy and You Won't Be Alone shake up the horror film genre
Two indie Australian horror films with a difference are among the standout films at this year's Sydney Film Festival.
Queer Sydney Film Festival picks: Lonesome, The Longest Weekend
Two Australian independent films championed by the same production company explore LGBTQIA+ Sydney stories.