Opinions & Analysis

Opinion: We don’t take the arts sector for granted
Standing on their record for the arts, Paul Fletcher offers his ideas for the future of the arts should they…

Love this! Netflix wants your Two Thumbs Up and here's why
Like, love it, or hate it – Netflix's new feature is a means to collect all-important data on its subscribers'…

Your vote for who controls arts boards
Arts and screen boards are being stacked with political appointments just when they need vision and diversity.

Heartstopper is the queer TV show we need right now
As LGBTQIA+ people face renewed hostility, this sweetly affirming Netflix series celebrates young queer love with humour and warmth.

Why do Australian TV panel shows suck? Funny answers only
They're cheap to make and can resonate with audiences. So why do we keep getting panel shows so wrong?

Would Netflix's Japanese show Old Enough! work in Australia?
Are Aussie toddlers savvy enough to run errands on their own with only a camouflaged film crew in tow?

CODA deserved the Oscar as a tribute to its process
CODA is a 'fabulous celebration of difference' – David Tiley reflects on a lifetime of hearing impairment and how it…

From CODA to Hawkeye: signing onto a better future for the Deaf community
The surge of sign languages in popular feature films and TV series is a sign of better things to come…

JK Rowling betrayed us but I'll still watch Fantastic Beasts
Is it possible to reconcile the author's views on trans women with nostalgia for the Harry Potter universe?

Temporary measures, uncertain future: Budget 2022-23
How best to imagine our future after floods, pandemic, war and more? It’s the challenge confronting electoral candidates across Australia…