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'Menopause madness' no more: how the change is changing on TV
We're seeing more stories about menopause on television, with stories that show greater empathy.

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.

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.

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: 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Peter Weir’s The Cars That Ate Paris – a driving force in Ozploitation filmmaking
How The Cars That Ate Paris shaped Ozploitation film culture.