Film

Elvis: first look at Baz Luhrmann's biopic
A 15 second teaser shows us Baz Luhrmann taking care of business in what promises to be a dazzling film.

MIFF announces $140,000 competition for Best Film
A jury of prominent filmmakers and industry professionals will decide the winner of the new prize this August.

Cabaret: revisiting Bob Fosse's radical musical at 50
The Kit Kat Klub first graced the silver screen half a century ago – what lessons can it teach us…

Smartfone FlickFest is coming: read our micro reviews
The international smart phone film festival returns with stories for every audience.

C’mon C’mon review: life isn't always black and white
Mike Mill's latest film, starring Joaquin Phoenix, is a big-hearted, if sometimes flawed, affair.

Drive My Car review: it's streets ahead
Ryusuke Hamaguchi's Oscar-nominated film is an ingenious adaptation of three unconnected short stories by Haruki Murakami.

Hail John Williams, the composer behind E.T., Star Wars, Jaws and Harry Potter
When adjusted for inflation, one-fifth of the top 100 films at the North American box office have music by Williams.

Death on the Nile review: it lacks life
Why do some Agatha Christie adaptations steam ahead while others run aground? Maybe it depends whodunnit?

Explainer: what are NFTs and how do they work for films?
Confused? Don't be. NFTs are likely here to stay, not least in the film and TV industry. Let us explain…

High Ground, Nitram take top gongs at the FCCA awards
It's not often you see a draw in film awards, but the Film Critic's Circle of Australia reached a split…