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The awesome Masters of the Universe: Revelation recalls the joys of being a toy-demolishing child
Honking big fantasy battles, bizarre sci-fi machines, ancient magic, weird monsters..In a word: YES.
23 Jul
Travis Johnson
Travis is a Sydney-based cineaste, critic, writer, occasional filmmaker and performer
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Sex/Life’s ‘High Impact Sex Scenes’ content warning is blatant false advertising
Trash is fine. Trash is good. But *boring* trash….
22 Jul
features
Best new movies and TV series on BINGE: July 2021
Your jam-packed guide to everything landing on BINGE this month.
06 Jul
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The fast-paced horror/comedy Werewolves Within is an absolute blast
A tight and energetic horror-comedy stacked with jokes and one-liners, like an old school screwball comedy.
02 Jul
features
Buckley’s Chance is a placid but pleasant throwback to a less frenetic era of family filmmaking
It’s hard to imagine generations of kids raised on sugar rush spectacles appreciating the pace of this film.
25 Jun
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Playing with Sharks: The Valerie Taylor Story is a moving account of an adventurous life
Our resident diver reviews this new Australian doco about a legendary shark expert and conservationist.
18 Jun
features
25 years on, the Wachowskis’ Bound is a superb sexually-charged thriller
This classic low budget noir is torrid, steamy and unflinchingly erotic, but never sleazy.
14 Jun
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In the mood for a flaky creature feature? Great White will scratch that itch
Great White isn’t a groundbreaking twist on the man-eater movie genre, but it’s no slouch either.
11 Jun
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Kung Fu is fast, frenetic, physics-defying chopsocky action
A reboot of the classic 70s TV show – but this time with an arse-kicking female Asian protagonist.
09 Jun
features
The 25 best Australian movies on Stan
Australia’s own original streaming service has a bumper crop of excellent homegrown cinema.
08 Jun
features
Best new movies and TV series on BINGE: June 2021
Your jam-packed guide to everything landing on BINGE this month.
01 Jun
features
The 25 best Australian movies now streaming on Netflix
Netflix has a collection of bloody good Australian films.
24 May
features
The 12 greatest modern werewolf movies
Over the last few decades there’s been some damn fine werewolf movies—from pulpy to serious and low budget to blockbuster.
19 May
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Praise be to Saint Maud, an instant classic of the religious horror canon
Every shot, cut and design element is perfectly in place in this damn, DAMN good horror movie.
11 May
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Superhero series Jupiter’s Legacy stacks on the angst, forgets the story
Occasional moments of fun can’t save a poorly written superhero series.
10 May
features
Best new movies and TV series on BINGE: May 2021
Your jam-packed guide to everything landing on BINGE this month.
04 May
features
Best new movies and TV series on BINGE: May 2021
Your jam-packed guide to everything landing on BINGE this month.
04 May
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Shadow and Bone is a ripping good yarn with a steampunk Doctor Zhivago vibe
A fun fantasy romp that will please genre fans and get a few new recruits as well.
23 Apr
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Footy documentary This is Port Adelaide will please fans but leave outsiders bemused
This documentary about the iconic footy club preaches to the choir.
22 Apr
features
The best 25 horror movies on Amazon Prime Video Australia
There’s a treasure trove of excellent horror movies to stream on Prime Video.
19 Apr
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Joss Whedon’s supernatural series The Nevers is basically just Marvel mutants in top hats
Pop culture is currently full of magical historical dramas – and this one doesn’t make a splash.
14 Apr
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