Film
Mel Smith: in death as in life, if we are lucky
Actor, writer, director and producer Mel Smith has died of a heart attack at the age of sixty. He was…
Ratings: Monday, 22nd July 2013
Hamish, Andy and The Block console Nine for a healthy investment in cricket hours full of nothing but Australian failure.
Jonathan Holmes: citizen Holmes reflects on his long, distinguished career
As he leaves his national stage for the last time, Jonathan Holmes demonstrates that his judious calm is not just…
Brief: Rebel Wilson springboards more Oz talent in US TV
Not forgetting her origins, the irrepressible Rebel has brought Kate Jenkinson into a confederacy of two.
Ratings: Sunday, 21st July 2013
Blitz v blitz as Nine and Seven both clear 30%, leaving the tiddlers to gasp on the shore. The ABC…
Children's Animation Masterclass: a deadline, a symptom and a certain idealism
The ABC and the Australian Writers' Guild are collaborating on a multi-day masterclass to support emerging animation writers. We explore…
The Post Lounge welcomes new Senior Editor
Brisbane based film and television post production facility, The Post Lounge is delighted to welcome to their creative team new…
Playpen: what's Spanish for self-advertisement?
John Pace is a jobbing writer and director who loves telenovellas. When he decided to advertise himself with a branding…
Top of the Lake: surfaces at the Emmies
Top of the Lake has been nominated for seven of the possible twenty 2013 Emmies in the Miniseries or Film…
Bevan Lee: A modern caveman with a passion for Douglas Sirk and a learnt respect for the truth
Often titled 'network script executive' at Seven, close colleague of Mr Drama John Holmes, Bevan Lee is a key player…