Reviews
Theatre review: The Pact by Bitten By Productions
With The Pact, a crunchy, low-fi, tech-drama, Bitten by Productions may perhaps have bitten off slightly more than they can…
Film Review: I Am Woman nails Helen Reddy's quiet self-possession
Unjo Moon's debut feature has profound affection for its subject but the script could have done so much more, argues…
TV Review: Hungry Ghosts is a trailblazing series
The ambitious Melbourne-made SBS drama deals specifically with Vietnamese experience but will resonate widely, writes Thuy On.
TV Review: Looky Looky Here Comes Cooky is Unapologetically Black
Told through songlines and stories, this response to the colonial celebration of Captain Cook is passionate and affirming, writes First…
Film Review: Lowdown Dirty Criminals is loads of fun
It's not breaking ground but this NZ crime caper comedy has charm and energy, and Rebecca Gibney as a great…
Film Review: 'Blood Vessel' is not exactly a pleasure cruise
The made-in-Melbourne tale of terror on the high seas is stronger on atmosphere than genuine fear, but genre fans will…
Film Review: 'Babyteeth' is a complex portrait of youth
This stage play adaptation is a far cry from your typical YA love story, writes Mel Campbell.
TV Review: 'Shaun Micallef's on the Sauce' to keep you off
The well-loved comedian takes a serious but entertaining look at Australia's relationship with alcohol.
Film Review: 'The Very Excellent Mr Dundee' is a trainwreck
For reviewer Anthony Morris, the Paul Hogan comedy makes a series of bizarre and problematic choices that don't add up…
TV Review: Retrograde is a lockdown sitcom where friendship is key
Making use of the grammar of lockdown-filmed-at-home comedy, this ABC ensemble show feels funny and familiar, writes Anthony Morris.