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Seven Samurai: the greatest action film of all time turns 70

It is hard to think of an action film that resonates as poignantly with audiences as Seven Samurai, even 70…

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Nostalgia: why it’s healthy for you to keep returning to your favourite TV series

Rewatching favourite shows you know almost by heart can be good for you, increasing a sense of belonging and reducing…

A Horse Named Winx. Image: Transmission Films.
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A Horse Named Winx: a new documentary tells her story

Will this new Australian production see Winx make ground on legendary racehorses such as Gunsynd and Phar Lap in the…

The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. Image: Roadshow Film.
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The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert at 30: more important than ever

The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert was shot on location in and around Sydney, Broken Hill, Coober Pedy,…

Alien: Romulus. Image: 20th Century Studios.
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Alien: Romulus avoids feminism entirely

Previous films in the franchise presented feminism in contradictory lights, but Alien: Romulus bodyswerves the issue.

Jeff Goldblum in KAOS. Image: Netflix.
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KAOS, Netflix: Zeus comes in many forms onscreen – just like the original myths

Horny, wrathful, loving, camp – Zeus has been portrayed many ways onscreen, and Jeff Goldblum continues the rich tradition.

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How streaming has changed Australian kids’ TV viewing

There is currently no concrete requirement for any broadcaster or streamer in Australia to screen a certain amount of local…

Cate Blanchett as Sister Eileen in The New Boy. Image: Roadshow Films.
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Nuns are a habit on the Hollywood screen – but why?

From The Sound of Music to Immaculate, nuns have been on a run, even as their real-life counterparts dwindle.

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200% Wolf shows Australian animators could lead on the world stage

With the many hurdles Australian animators have to jump, 200% Wolf is a reminder that world-class animation is possible here.

Those About to Die. Image: Peacock/ Prime Video.
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The Roman Empire on TV: our fixation on Ancient Rome spans decades

How often do you think about the Roman Empire? Whatever the frequency, there's a TV show for that.

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