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Four Daughters is a Tunisian masterpiece – what makes the film groundbreaking?
Delve into the story behind Four Daughters – a critically lauded documentary about a family versus an extremist group.
Dune Part Two: how Hans Zimmer created the dramatic soundtrack
The ins and outs of Hans Zimmer's soundscapes in Dune: Part Two.
2024 Oscars: Best Documentary nominees
From 20 Days in Mariupol to The Eternal Memory – your guide to the nominees for Best Documentary at the…
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…
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…
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…
‘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.
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.
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,
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.