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The Blair Witch Project at 25: how one film changed the horror genre

The Blair Witch Project popularised the low budget 'found-footage' horror genre and inspired a generation of indie filmmakers.

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Deadpool & Wolverine won’t save the MCU

At times, Deadpool & Wolverine feels like a drunken eulogy for the Marvel content produced by 20th Century Fox.

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Twisters film doesn't mention climate change but is still effective

The latest in a long line of disaster blockbusters departs from the norms set by previous films.

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Birdeater: Australian horror goes from Wake In Fright to Home and Away

When friends reunite for a 'modern' buck’s party, we see their personality clashes and sense things are going to get…

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Sick of toxic TV? Here are 7 reality shows that don’t rely on the ‘villain edit’

Here are seven reality TV shows that emphasise cooperation and compassion over 'villains' and conflict.

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Netflix’s A Family Affair rejects stories of sexual women as ‘bad mothers’ – but it’s a terrible film.

Starring Nicole Kidman and Zac Efron, A Family Affair fails in its mission to challenge stereotypes about sexual mothers.

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A Hard Day’s Night: Beatles film made pop cinema history

Now 60 years old, A Hard Day's Night inspired pop music film and video in ways that continue today.

The cast of Heartbreak High. Image: Netflix.
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Why Aussie teens watch less local TV in favour of US shows

Some Aussie teens prefer US streaming services over local TV – but why? Should Aussie content quotas be enforced?

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What we know about the real 'My Lady Jane', the subject of Prime's new romcom series

Susan Broomhall delves into the life of Lady Jane Grey, the 'nine-day queen,' in Prime Video's new romcom series.

Donald Sutherland as President Snow in The Hunger Games. Image: Lionsgate/Village Roadshow
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Donald Sutherland: Hollywood didn’t know what to do with him

The late Donald Sutherland was a versatile actor who took on diverse roles in a career than spanned 50 years.

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