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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.
'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…