Film
Shayda is a powerful debut from Iranian-Australian writer/director Noora Niasari
Holy Spider star Zar Amir Ebrahimi and a remarkable young Selina Zahednia imbue the aching, semi-autobiographical Shayda with genuine heart.
Indian Film Festival of Melbourne celebrates 14 years
Celebrating its 14th anniversary, the 2023 Indian Film Festival of Melbourne will honour a slate of Indian directors, performers and…
MIFF announces $300,000 prize pool, film awards, nominees and juries
A new First Nations Film Creative Award is announced, honouring talent from across creative departments, as well as the nominees…
Is Ken a Men's Rights Activist in Barbie?
Ken’s rights? Research shows Barbie is surprisingly accurate on how ‘men’s rights activists’ are radicalised
From calling to career: mastering the art of writing for stage and screen
Playwright and screenwriter Emme Hoy describes how NIDA’s Master of Fine Arts (Dramatic Writing) helped her hone her craft and…
The many, many films of the BCU (Barbie Cinematic Universe) ranked
Between 2001 and July 2023, 42 animated Barbie films were produced – an average of two a year. Here are…
Ten great films streaming free on ABC and SBS right now
From The Quiet Girl to Run Lola Run, these excellent films will keep you entertained at home for free.
Talk to Me review: an Australian horror to possess you
Adelaide directors Danny and Michael Philippou deliver a seat-jumping cult hit in the making.
MIFF 2023: ten must-see films
Whether they're the best of the fest or outstanding in their own right, these films will make your Melbourne International…
How Barbie reimagines a childhood icon through a feminist lens
Greta Gerwig's Barbies have agency, but Barbie ultimately recognises the agency of a doll is limited.