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From the origins of Alien to the history of rom-coms, here are six new films about films
Films that delve into other delvers are catnip for cinephiles.
13 Sep
Sarah Ward
Sarah Ward is a Brisbane-based film critic who contributes to a range of publications including Arts Hub and Screen Daily
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Why Mindhunter is a perfect example of David Fincher’s obsessive excellence
It’s the perfect show for the great director David Fincher.
03 Sep
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Leonardo DiCaprio’s greatest performances, from Romeo to Rick Dalton
Leonardo DiCaprio is one of the world’s biggest acting stars for a reason: he’s damn good at his job.
20 Aug
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The 10 best horror directors of the past decade, from Jordan Peele to Jennifer Kent
The last decade has seen an influx of fascinating new voices in horror cinema.
12 Aug
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60 years ago, Alfred Hitchcock delivered one of cinema’s perfect scenes in North by Northwest
The famous crop-dusting scene in North by Northwest is one of cinema’s greatest sequences.
02 Aug
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Apocalypse Now: Final Cut is Francis Ford Coppola’s true war movie masterpiece
The final version of this Vietnam War classic is a bona fide masterpiece.
30 Jul
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‘I didn’t want to do a cartoon.’ Hans Zimmer on composing The Lion King
We sit down with the legendary Hollywood composer, who wasn’t keen to work on the original Lion King.
24 Jul
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Disney’s live-action remakes, ranked from best to worst
Disney is obsessed with recycling their own material. Here’s the best and the worst.
22 Jul
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When animals attack: the best and worst killer creature films
We gorge on creature features: the best, the worst and the completely feral.
16 Jul
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All the 80s films you should be watching after Stranger Things season 3
Each new season of Stranger Things brings with it a long list of ’80s movies to seek out.
10 Jul
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30 years ago, Nicolas Cage gave his craziest performance ever in Vampire’s Kiss
We pay homage to this batshit crazy movie and the wildly eccentric actor who brought it to life.
08 Jul
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Your guide to the best and worst films in cinemas these school holidays
Want to know what to take the kids to this school holidays?
03 Jul
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Why Wall-E’s first nine minutes are Pixar at its finest
What is the best scene from the best Pixar film? The answer involves a lovable lonely robot.
24 Jun
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Why Godzilla is both cinema’s greatest villain and cinema’s greatest hero
now is a good time to ask: is this legendary beast friend or foe?
03 Jun
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The best and worst musical biopics, from Walk the Line to Jersey Boys
Rocketman is the latest in a long line of films exploring famous musicians.
30 May
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Essential environmental documentaries that’ll make you want to change the world
We recommend a bunch of environmental docos that explore different aspects of climate change.
23 May
reviews
Wine Country has a fantastic boozed-up cast, but they have more fun than the audience
This film clunkily tries to corral its fantastic cast into a bland feel-good narrative.
13 May
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The grim, the generic and the goofy: what’s the best kind of Marvel movie?
Every MCU entry falls into one of these three categories. But which is the best?
22 Apr
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Easter viewing guide: the best and worst films in cinemas this school holidays
2019’s Easter crop is particularly, spanning everything from animated takes on man-versus-monster tales to Australian-made sports comedies.
12 Apr
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Missing Link is an all-ages delight told with beautifully expressive animation
A mythological coming-of-age story told with distinctive and delightful animation.
11 Apr
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Brie Larson’s rainbow-coloured Unicorn Store is an insightful tale of female arrested development
Brie Larson’s directorial debut is overtly quirky but thoughtful and insightful.
09 Apr
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