Reviews
Oppenheimer review: Nolan approaches the sublime
A mighty ensemble carries Nolan's epic thriller Oppenheimer through its hellfire glare and haunted grey pallor.
Bay of Fires on ABC review: excruciating attempts at comedy
The ABC's new show reels between comedy and drama in a stressful and frustrating way, hiding its stakes from both…
Carmen review: dance is grand, but story is king
Re-imaginings have the power to transform the old into the new, but this interpretation of Bizet's Carmen doesn't exude quite…
Exhibition review: Shadow Spirit, RISING
’Shadow Spirit’ is a wonderful window into what is possible for the future presenting First Nations culture with immersive media…
Audrey Napanangka review: an enriching piece of Australian cinema
Shot over ten years, this film about Audrey Napanangka provides an expansive yet intimate portrait of a family living between…
The Back Side of Television S2 review: quick-witted and incisive
Mitch McTaggart returns to examine Australian TV, offering laughs ... even as your jaw hangs open in shock.
The New Boy review: an enchanting and intriguing film
Director Warwick Thornton delivers a moving exploration of Indigenous spirituality through the eyes of a curious child.
Gold Diggers review: ABC comedy glisters but rarely shines
The 1850s Victorian gold rush is ripe for comedy but this broad and bawdy series sometimes feels like a summer-camp…
Run Rabbit Run: a cinematic milestone ten years too late
All the elements of an excellent genre piece are here, but ... there's always a 'but'.
Riptide review: a solidly entertaining Australian murder mystery
Riptide is a four-part series that uses its Victorian location to tell a story that feels international in its approach…