Opinions & Analysis
Tár with Cate Blanchett is a story of class in the elite world of classical music
Tár shines a light on some of the social and political dynamics of the elite end of the classical music…
Why is Austin Butler still speaking in his Elvis voice?
A little less conversation and a little more action may be needed for actor Austin Butler to overcome his 'role…
The 180-degree rule: how to follow it ... and how to break it
A scene in The Banshees of Inisherin had people furious over its disregard for the '180 degree rule' – so…
Hollywood is awash with sequels and reboots in 2023
Have you seen this one before? The majority of the most-hyped Hollywood films for 2023 are sequels and reboots.
The Metaverse by Matthew Ball – ScreenHub review
You might think the 'metaverse' is either not happening or is a very long way off. If so, have a…
The honest voice: neurodiversity in the screen industry
If you are a neurodiverse Aboriginal woman, it is next to impossible to sit back from the truth and witness…
Storytelling trends in 2022 cinema – and what they meant
What common threads did we see in cinemas this year, and why? What do these popular themes mean?
2022 in Australian films – we need to talk box office
Now is the time of reckoning. All that work, all that subsidy – should we cry or cheer, or grumble…
An open letter to reviewers, critics and editors
I’m Cessalee: a Black woman, DEI consultant, director and performer, arts audience member, and advocate for a better industry –…
The difficulty of defining 'Australian' on screen
Who has the right to strip an Australian from participating in an Australian identity? What is an Australian? In front…