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John Wick: Chapter 4 taps the bloody tradition of the revenge film genre
The John Wick franchise proves that revenge is a dish best served cold, warm, hot and really as often as…
Meet the real man who inspired Russell Crowe's The Pope’s Exorcist
The Pope's Exorcist, starring Russell Crowe, is in cinemas now – and it's based on the life of exorcist Father…
Succession and fashion – and what that tells us about society
In certain circles, a 'ludicrously capacious' capacious handbag is enough to mark you out as something other than the spoiled…
Film experts weigh in on the Oscars 2023
Five film experts weigh in on the Oscars that was: from the fashion, to the music, the comebacks, and the…
Challenges facing those with disability in the Australian screen industry
The stories of people with disability rarely make it onto Australian screens. This isn’t surprising when we look at the…
Why are so many Irish films and filmmakers nominated for Oscars?
Ireland and the Oscars are hardly strangers, but this year some 25% of the acting nominees for 2023 are Irish.
RuPaul’s Drag Race helps destigmatise the LGBTQ+ community
In a world characterised by stigmatisation, brands like RuPaul’s Drag Race can spread acceptance and awareness.
Is Brendan Fraser film The Whale actually a 'body horror'?
'As I left the theatre, I started to feel the way I often do when I see a reflection of…
Review bombing shows like 'The Last of Us' is simply petty
It’s tempting to dismiss review bombing as an act of trolling, but the PR nightmare it causes is only half…
I watched Groundhog Day every day for a year – here's what happened
Watching Groundhog Day 365 times provided me with a deeper appreciation for how a film may contain multitudes.