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Dune Part Two: how Hans Zimmer created the dramatic soundtrack

The ins and outs of Hans Zimmer's soundscapes in Dune: Part Two.

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2024 Oscars: Best Documentary nominees

From 20 Days in Mariupol to The Eternal Memory – your guide to the nominees for Best Documentary at the…

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Anatomy of a Fall is a critique of anti-feminist backlash

With sexism on the rise in France, Anatomy of a Fall examines the role of motherhood and domestic labour in…

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Netflix doco shows Alexander the Great as queer – what does history say?

Alexander the Great: The Making of a God has sparked controversy from those who claim the show is pushing an…

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The Zone of Interest: new Holocaust film powerfully lays bare the mechanisms of genocide

The Zone of Interest uses alienation from its central horror to make it one of the most unsettling holocaust films…

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‘Analog uncanny’: how this weird and experimental side of TikTok is forging the future of horror

Come take a look at how TikTok cultivated a hive of creative energy at the intersection of art and horror.

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Five Blind Dates: new Australian rom-com is a joyful comfort watch

The Chinese Australian characters shine in this refreshing film about soulmates (and near-misses) set in Sydney.

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Godzilla Minus One offers an insight into the complexity of Japan’s war memories

The human cost of war is the real villain of the Oscar nominated Godzilla Minus One,

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The Color Purple is a joyful exploration of black womanhood in the deep south

The new adaptation of Alice Walker's novel shows characters finding community despite the harsh realities surrounding them.

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How method acting could empower women

Natalie Portman says method acting is a ‘luxury women can’t afford’ – but new research shows how it can empower…

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