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Gene Hackman in The Poseidon Adventure. Image: 20th Century Studios
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RIP Gene Hackman, who'll be remembered as one of the Hollywood greats

Will Jeffery celebrates Gene Hackman's legacy, a Hollywood great whose commanding performances left a lasting impact.

Emilia Pérez, directed by Jacques Audiard. Image: Rialto Distribution
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Sour on Emilia Pérez? These 5 Mexican films actually do justice to victims of drug cartels

Discover 5 Mexican films that truly depict the impact of drug cartels—beyond the controversy of Emilia Pérez.

Adam Demos and Radha Mitchell in Take My Hand.
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Aussie film Take My Hand: romantic, but fumbles chronic illness storyline

Chronic illness is tricky to depict onscreen – does Take My Hand get it right?

Paddington in Peru. Image: STUDIOCANAL
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Paddington in Peru: how a little bear teaches us about kindness and family

Paddington in Peru explores themes of kindness and family in a journey to reconnect with his roots.

Audrey. Image: Rialto.
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Would you be better off without your kids? Audrey cheekily asks the question

Audrey is a quintessentially Aussie dark comedy that questions the sacrifices of motherhood.

Woman of the Hour. Image: Leah Gallo/Netflix. Best 3 new films.
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Woman of the Hour: reframing true crime in a post-#MeToo era

Anna Kendrick’s unflinching directorial debut, Woman of the Hour, reframes a real crime for a post-#MeToo era.

In The Belly of a Tiger. Image: AFF/IMDB
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5 incredible Indian films from the 2024 Adelaide Film Festival

5 standout Indian films from the Adelaide Film Fest that redefine cinematic storytelling.

The Cars That Ate Paris. Image: New Line Cinema.
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Peter Weir’s The Cars That Ate Paris – a driving force in Ozploitation filmmaking

How The Cars That Ate Paris shaped Ozploitation film culture.

The Blair Witch Project IMDB.
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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.

Wake In Fright. Image: Umbrella Entertainment
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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…

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