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Would you be better off without your kids? Audrey cheekily asks the question

Audrey is a quintessentially Aussie dark comedy that questions the sacrifices of motherhood.

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Woman of the Hour: reframing true crime in a post-#MeToo era

Anna Kendrick’s unflinching directorial debut, Woman of the Hour, reframes a real crime for a post-#MeToo era.

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5 incredible Indian films from the 2024 Adelaide Film Festival

5 standout Indian films from the Adelaide Film Fest that redefine cinematic storytelling.

Mozart's Sister. Image: Bonsai Films.
Features

Mozart’s Sister: a new documentary tells Maria Anna's evocative story

Maria Anna Mozart is brought to life, and finally given her musical due, in Mozart's Sister.

A Nightmare on Elm Street. Image: New Line Cinema.
Features

Freddy Krueger at 40: the ultimate horror movie monster

The dream-crashing villain of the A Nightmare on Elm Street series celebrates his 40th screen birthday this November.

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What makes a great TV kiss?

The onscreen kiss has a long and storied history, culminating in the sensual smooch on Netflix's Nobody Wants This.

A still from Secret Invasion's opening titles, which were generated using AI. Image: Marvel/Disney+
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AI is bleeding into the VFX industry – here's why that's scary

Generative AI's rising role in film VFX raises creativity concerns among screen industry workers.

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Features

Pulp Fiction at 30: a sophisticated, lurid classic

Three decades since its release, Pulp Fiction remains a firm fan favourite with an enduring cinematic legacy.

The Cars That Ate Paris. Image: New Line Cinema.
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Peter Weir’s The Cars That Ate Paris – a driving force in Ozploitation filmmaking

How The Cars That Ate Paris shaped Ozploitation film culture.

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Features

The Sopranos in 2024: young people see the show with fresh eyes

The Sopranos is enjoying a bigger revival than any of its early 2000s contemporaries – but what do new audiences…

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