Film and screen

Film review: Blaze and Beast

Two releases this week: Australian artist, and two-time Archibald winner, Del Kathryn Barton turns filmmaker in a unique coming-of-age story set in Sydney; while Idris…

Film review: Girl at the Window

Radha Mitchell and Ella Newton headline this Australian thriller that, for better or worse, mimics the “schlocky” style of 90s direct-to-VHS charm. Unfortunately, it takes…

Film review: Nope

After unpacking the trauma of systemic racism and gentrification, Jordan Peele sets his sights on our destructive relationship with entertainment. While masterfully directed, as a…

Film review: Juniper (with ticket giveaway)

An experienced performance by Charlotte Rampling carries this uncomplicated New Zealand drama about growing up and growing old.

Film review: The Forgiven

Ralph Fiennes and Jessica Chastain star in this bleak noir Morocco-set drama about rich white privilege in third-world countries. Despite sharp writing and intense performances,…

Film review: Where The Crawdads Sing

An always reliable David Strathairn can’t save the long-awaited adaptation of the best-selling novel from failing to recreate the tension and atmosphere of the book…

Film review: Elvis

Brimming with set pieces, designed to the absolute hilt, impeccably styled, roaring with music: an abundance of delights in Luhrmann’s latest

Film review: Men

While beautifully shot, Men is let down by a clumsy final act, failing not only its heroine but perhaps women everywhere.

Film review: A hero

Film review and ticket giveaway: Mothering Sunday