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Film Review: Slim & I spotlights country music's unsung legend

Kriv Stenders' insightful and entertaining documentary places Joy McKean in her rightful place centre stage, says Anthony Morris.

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Book Review: 'How I Clawed My Way to the Middle' by John Wood

John Wood's autobiography is written with great warmth and passion, acknowledging the transitory essence of the theatre world.

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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…

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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…

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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.

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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.

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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.

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