Opinions & Analysis

RIP Gene Hackman, who'll be remembered as one of the Hollywood greats
Will Jeffery celebrates Gene Hackman's legacy, a Hollywood great whose commanding performances left a lasting impact.

Sour on Emilia Pérez? These 5 Mexican films actually do justice to victims of drug cartels
Discover 5 Mexican films that truly depict the impact of drug cartels—beyond the controversy of Emilia Pérez.

Aussie film Take My Hand: romantic, but fumbles chronic illness storyline
Chronic illness is tricky to depict onscreen – does Take My Hand get it right?

Paddington in Peru: how a little bear teaches us about kindness and family
Paddington in Peru explores themes of kindness and family in a journey to reconnect with his roots.

'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.

Australian stories silenced as govt ponders local content quotas for streaming giants
Australian screen producers anxiously await the long delayed legislation for streaming quotas.

5 incredible Indian films from the 2024 Adelaide Film Festival
5 standout Indian films from the Adelaide Film Fest that redefine cinematic storytelling.

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.