Television
Robots were dreamt up 100 years ago – why haven’t our fears about them changed since?
The world's first robots, created by playwright Karl Čapek, appeared on a Prague stage in January 1921. This long read…
James Bond has been delayed yet again – here's why this is such a blow to the franchise
The James Bond franchise shows a sector in disarray, and its fabulous power to prevail.
News in Brief: the Arts honoured, most anticipated films, AIDC and Screen Forever programs
AIDC CEO moving on after this year's conference; Big Ant Studios sold to French company; narrative designer callout, and Aussie…
Occupation: Rainfall hits the climax of a cinematic crusade
In the search for filmmakers addicted to genre, the Australian screen sector has its fingers crossed for Occupation: Rainfall. We…
Australia Day Honours List 2021: we find treasure
From new forms of media to honouring elders, this year's award list is muted but touched with joy and melancholy.
Box Office: Australian share of market now at 20%
The Dry and Penguin Bloom have now turned into a Demon Duo, turning heads in the multiplex foyers to local…
Screen Forever program now available, and it is lean and clever
Under the pressure of the pandemic, Screen Producers Australia has put together a tight, pungent program for its belated 2020…
Music is in danger of being taken for granted - screen composer Amanda Brown
The former Go Betweens violinist and longtime screen composer talks AACTA wins for Brazen Hussies and Babyteeth, juggling jobs, facing…
Box Office: Eric Bana is an Australian hero
The drily titled The Dry is doing remarkable business which could well be leg one of a trifecta.
What We're Watching: January
Teenage Kicks, Wolfwalkers, and musical YouTube channels: let's take a look at what the team is watching at the start…