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Gene Hackman in The Poseidon Adventure. Image: 20th Century Studios
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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.

Emilia Pérez, directed by Jacques Audiard. Image: Rialto Distribution
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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.

Adam Demos and Radha Mitchell in Take My Hand.
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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. Image: STUDIOCANAL
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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.

Broad City is one of several shows helping shape a new view on menopause. Image: Broad City/ Paper Kite Productions.
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'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.

Audrey. Image: Rialto.
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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. Image: Leah Gallo/Netflix. Best 3 new films.
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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.

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Australian stories silenced as govt ponders local content quotas for streaming giants

Australian screen producers anxiously await the long delayed legislation for streaming quotas.

In The Belly of a Tiger. Image: AFF/IMDB
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5 incredible Indian films from the 2024 Adelaide Film Festival

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

Nobody Wants This. Netflix IMDB.
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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.

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