Opinions & Analysis
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.
AI is bleeding into the VFX industry – here's why that's scary
Generative AI's rising role in film VFX raises creativity concerns among screen industry workers.
Peter Weir’s The Cars That Ate Paris – a driving force in Ozploitation filmmaking
How The Cars That Ate Paris shaped Ozploitation film culture.
Gogglebox Australia: why we love it and always will
The TV show about watching TV shows is democratic, repetitive and heartwarming – and now in its 20th season.
Menopause on screen: 5 moments that made me feel seen
You have to look hard to find menopause and women's midlife experiences on screen – beyond the jokes about hot…
The Blair Witch Project at 25: how one film changed the horror genre
The Blair Witch Project popularised the low budget 'found-footage' horror genre and inspired a generation of indie filmmakers.
Wake in Fright retains clarity after all these years
With Umbrella Entertainment announcing the restoration of Aussie film classic Wake in Fright, it’s time to reflect on the gritty…
Sick of toxic TV? Here are 7 reality shows that don’t rely on the ‘villain edit’
Here are seven reality TV shows that emphasise cooperation and compassion over 'villains' and conflict.
Netflix’s A Family Affair rejects stories of sexual women as ‘bad mothers’ – but it’s a terrible film.
Starring Nicole Kidman and Zac Efron, A Family Affair fails in its mission to challenge stereotypes about sexual mothers.
Why Aussie teens watch less local TV in favour of US shows
Some Aussie teens prefer US streaming services over local TV – but why? Should Aussie content quotas be enforced?