Reviews

The Rooster review: Hugo Weaving and Phoenix Raei tussle in the woods in startling debut
In debut feature The Rooster, writer/director Mark Leonard Winter explores wounded masculinity mired in the mud.

Drive-Away Dolls review: an uproarious sapphic odyssey
The new film by Ethan Coen is a smart, sexy comedy that gets funnier and filthier with every frame.

Better Date Than Never S2, ABC review: charming, likeable, human
The ABC's dating show with a difference offers a wholesome antidote to most reality shows about the ups and downs…

Three Women, Stan review: with pleasure comes punishment
A non-fiction book gets adapted into a fictional series in Three Women: but does it work?

The New Look, Apple TV+ review: dressed to impress
Coco Chanel and Christian Dior are brought to life by Juliette Binoche and Ben Mendelsohn in this new ten-part series.

Madame Web review: like dropping a Golden Orb Weaver down your shirt
Her web connects everyone ... but for what purpose? Sony fumbles another Marvel property with Madame Web.

Five Blind Dates, Prime review: a good time
Familiarity breeds a lot of fun in this new Australian romantic comedy from Shawn Seet.

Triple Oh!, SBS On Demand review: wryly funny adventures
The episodes in this new Australian show are short and punchy – and when the jokes appear they're worth the…

Curb Your Enthusiasm – Season 12 review: still pretty, pretty good
Season 12’s been announced as the final ever season (even if there are doubters) – and it's off to a…

Force of Nature: The Dry 2 review – no damp squib
The return of detective Aaron Falk offers plenty of mystery – and rain – but fails to hit the heights…