Reviews
Film Review: Ellie & Abbie (& Ellie's Dead Aunt)
Monica Zanetti’s queer coming out comedy has echoes of Australian high-concept teen classics. It's a refreshing crowd-pleaser, says Glenn Dunks.
Film Review: Morgana gives permission for pleasure
Tracing the evolution of a middle-aged housewife into a feminist porn star, this documentary marks the welcome crumbling of divisions…
TV Review: Aunty Donna’s Big Ol’ House of Fun shines on Netflix
Honed on live performance and online, the wacky Australian comedy team finally gets a proper TV show on the biggest…
Film review: Never Too Late is manic by the end
Never Too Late is packed with a popular local cast. The box office will be a litmus test for a…
Film Review: Rams rides home on the sheep's back
An excellent cast and surprising scripting make Jeremy Sims' remake of the Icelandic comedy a rare pleasure in Australian cinema,…
Film Review: Baby Done is delightful and real
Packed with New Zealand comedic talent, this character-driven story about impending parenthood is genuinely funny, writes Mel Campbell.
Film Review: When Pomegranates Howl is stunning
Inspired by real stories, and shot on the streets of Kabul, Granaz Moussavi's quiet, anti-war film left its Adelaide Film…
Film Review: 2067 - Same old Anthropocene?
Seth Larney's time travel drama was opening night film at Adelaide Film Festival. Critic Adrian Martin ponders its place within…
Film Review: Dirt Music has a sense of disconnection
Lovingly capturing its West Australian locations, this Tim Winton adaptation would have worked better with local lead actors, argues Sarah…
The Capitol delivers a cracking weekend in the world of 'In Fabric'
A film screening, a follow-up in-depth conversation and a masterclass make for much (remotely experienced) fun.