Film

The Blair Witch Project at 25: how one film changed the horror genre
The Blair Witch Project popularised the low budget 'found-footage' horror genre and inspired a generation of indie filmmakers.

Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes – Binge streaming preview
Elizabeth Taylor was a queen of the golden age of Hollywood. A new documentary lets her talk about it in…

The Fabulous Four review: absolutely not fab
The Fabulous Four is formulaic, foot-curling and fetid – as if it's been forsaken forever in the Florida sun.

IMAX to open in Canberra by November
IMAX, in partnership with Dendy Cinemas, will open its first Canberra location by November 2024.

Netflix: four best Australian films to stream right now
Australian films The Black Balloon and Last Cab to Darwin, doco Mountain and award-winning short film Beautiful They are all…

Wake in Fright retains clarity after all these years
With Umbrella Entertainment announcing the restoration of Aussie film classic Wake in Fright, it’s time to reflect on the gritty…

MIFF 2024 names Bright Horizons jury and unveils Uncle Jack Charles Award
MIFF has confirmed the Bright Horizons award jury will be led by Australian director Ivan Sen.

SXSW Sydney 2024 confirms Warwick Thornton for Conference program
The 2024 SXSW Sydney Screen Conference program will have exclusive sessions with top filmmakers and industry leaders.

Great Australian Walks: in life and locomotion an old favourite is afoot
From The Way, My Way to a new series of Great Australian Walks, our legs are carrying us in new…

Indian Film Festival of Melbourne: ten must-see Indian films this August
The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne is back from Aug 15-25, featuring 65+ films and six world premieres.