Opinions & Analysis

RRR: three key scenes from the epic Indian film
2022's RRR captured the hearts and minds of many filmgoers worldwide – here we breakdown three scenes that made it…

Oscars 2023: nominations, predictions, frontrunners
Who will win at the Academy Awards? Who has been overlooked? Who – or what – might cause an upset…

Why are so many Irish films and filmmakers nominated for Oscars?
Ireland and the Oscars are hardly strangers, but this year some 25% of the acting nominees for 2023 are Irish.

Why I want to boycott The Survival of Kindness by Rolf de Heer
Why are we celebrating a film by a 'visionary' white Australian director that objectifies Black and Brown people?

RuPaul’s Drag Race helps destigmatise the LGBTQ+ community
In a world characterised by stigmatisation, brands like RuPaul’s Drag Race can spread acceptance and awareness.

Is Brendan Fraser film The Whale actually a 'body horror'?
'As I left the theatre, I started to feel the way I often do when I see a reflection of…

Valentine's Day films to watch right now – whatever your mood
A handpicked selection of films, whether you're a hopeless romantic or someone who feels that romance is hopeless.

I watched Groundhog Day every day for a year – here's what happened
Watching Groundhog Day 365 times provided me with a deeper appreciation for how a film may contain multitudes.

What does our new National Cultural Policy mean for the screen sector?
Revive, announced this week, rightfully offers hope but much remains to be seen for the screen industry in Australia.

Streaming platform regulations could be good news for Australia's screen sector
Today's National Cultural Policy launch has laid the path for greater regulations around Australian content on streaming platforms.