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The Emu War film review: piss-farting and bloodshed brings the laughs

The Emu War is an Australian comedy that's full of shoddy gags and historical inaccuracies – and you can't help…

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Cinema guide: new films in Australia this week

Check out the new films in Australian cinemas this week, from Despicable Me 4 to Australian comedy The Emu War.

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Arcadian, Stan – film streaming preview

Nicholas Cage stars in this low budget, high concept sci-fi thriller film directed by VFX artist Ben Brewer.

Actors' mental health is profoundly affected by unreasonable casting practices.
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Disturbing trend damaging actors’ mental health

Forced to wait up to four months to hear the outcome of an audition, actors' mental health is regularly suffering.

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Disney casts Australian actress as live-action Moana

Catherine Laga‘aia takes on the role of Moana in Disney's live-action retelling of the animated film.

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Revealed: Otto by Otto, Stan review: deeply personal

Gracie Otto's documentary about her father is raw, revealing and conversational, and allows us to watch his demise with loving…

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Every Little Thing secures distribution deal with Umbrella in Australia and NZ

After raves at Sundance, Sally Aitken and Bettina Dalton's sweet documentary about a woman rescuing wounded hummingbirds, will soon screen…

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Very Short Film Festival prize winners announced

Check out the winners of the 2024 Very Short Film Festival for films of 2-5 minutes.

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The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim – first preview of animated film

The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim will explore the untold history of Rohan, 200 years before…

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Castlemaine Documentary Festival celebrates 10 years

The enduring and intimate regional event showcases top Australian and international documentaries, as well as career-building events for locals.

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