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Ewan Leslie and Eve Hewson in The Luminaries
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TV Review: The Luminaries is a knowing tale of love and fortune

Eleanor Catton's TV adaptation of her own New Zealand literary prize-winner is sparkling and cleverly crafted.

Noomi Rapace in Lamb
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Film Review: Lamb is stunning and resists folk horror tag

The impressive Icelandic debut that won Un Certain Regard at Cannes almost defies review, says an admiring Adrian Martin. Spoiler…

New Gold Mountain
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TV Review: New Gold Mountain is a captivating achievement

Vivid, compelling and focused on Chinese-Australian characters, this SBS miniseries uncovers buried treasure, says Eric Jiang.

Penn Badgley and Victoria Pedretti in YOU S3
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TV Review: 'You' S3 on Netflix pivots perfectly to satire

TV's most romantic serial killer struggles with marriage and early parenthood and it's loads of fun to watch.

Peter Tatchell. Image courtesy Wildbear Entertainment.
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Film Review: Hating Peter Tatchell is a vital look at LGBTIQ history

Glenn Dunks finds lots to love in this documentary now available in Australia and New Zealand on Netflix.

Sarah Kendall as Sammy in Frayed
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TV Review: Frayed S2 has lost none of its edge

Sarah Kendall's dramedy keeps the laughs coming, even after the bodies hit the floor.

Caleb Landry Jones in Nitram
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Film Review: Nitram is hard to pin down

If you're looking for outrage - or insight - Nitram won't be for you, but the artistry and performances are…

Axiom Verge 2
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Game Review: Axiom Verge 2 - Engagement is optional

Axiom Verge 2 attempts to create a free-form Metroidvania, but is let down by its lack of variety and incentive…

the cast of fires
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TV Review: ‘Fires’ reignites the humanity behind the devastating Black Summer bushfires

ABC iview's new six-part anthology series Fires is vividly real, writes Mel Campbell.

image from the film zola
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Film Review: 'Zola' - How to Tell the Story?

Zola is a cautionary glimpse into the prevalence of sex trafficking, wrapped in social media ambience. The result is a…

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