biopic
Dave Franco will star in a Vanilla Ice biopic titled To The Extreme, because why not
Based on a highly sought-after Blacklist script, the film hasn’t yet started production, but could be cool as ice.
28 Jul
Elisabeth Moss is magnificent as a prolific horror writer in Shirley
This complex portrait of a complex luminary is more speculation than biography.
21 Jul
The inspiring Helen Reddy biopic I Am Woman is coming to Stan
Based on the life of a revolutionary Aussie songstress, the film will be available from August 28.
14 Jul
Harriet is a stirring historical epic about abolitionist Harriet Tubman
Harriet Tubman’s life makes for incredible source material and this film does a sterling job hitting the key points,
13 Jul
Capone is a disgustingly audacious biopic with a wild performance from Tom Hardy
This freakishly wild biopic features another volcanic, face-chewing performance from Tom Hardy.
03 Jul
Kristen Stewart will play Princess Diana in Spencer. Here’s what we know so far
From Pablo Larraín, the director of the similarly insightful biopic Jackie, here comes another tale of a tragic icon.
22 Jun
Marcel Marceau biopic Resistance should pack more of a punch
Jesse Eisenberg plays the legendary Marcel Marceau in a biopic that has its merits but leaves you wanting more.
11 Jun
The Skin of Others is an important documentary about Indigenous Australian veteran and activist Douglas Grant
This documentary about a neglected Indigenous Australian activist and war veteran is important viewing.
11 Jun
The Bee Gees are next in line to get a musical biopic treatment
A disco-tastic retelling is being eyed by the makers of Bohemian Rhapsody.
04 Nov
Aussie Olivia DeJonge is Priscilla Presley in Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis biopic
The Visit actress will star opposite Austin Butler as The King.
04 Nov
Early look review: I Am Woman celebrates the legacy of Australian feminist Helen Reddy
A heartfelt love letter to an iconic figure of second wave feminism.
25 Oct
Jennifer Hudson announced as Aretha in the Franklin-approved biopic Respect
The Queen of Soul hand-selected Hudson to depict her in the story of her life
22 Oct
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
Rocketman is a fabulous, glitter glue-bound musical biopic
Elton John’s musical biopic is bold, personal and fabulously entertaining.
28 May
Tickets are now on sale to advanced screenings of Rocketman
Before Rocketman’s theatrical release, preview screenings are taking place across Australia on May 25 and May 29.
10 May
Fighting With My Family is briskly pleasing despite being a WWE exercise in brand maintenance
This Rocky-off-the-top rope biopic is too safe.
21 Mar
John Travolta’s career hits rock bottom with the true crime embarrassment Speed Kills
Burn every copy of this film to the ground. TO THE GROUND
25 Feb
Bohemian Rhapsody is now the sixth highest grossing film of all time at the Australian box office
Don’t stop it now, because it’s having a good time…
23 Feb
From Stan & Ollie to Chaplin and Lenny: memorable films about legendary comedians
Here are memorable films about the lives of famous laugh-makers.
21 Feb
The 20 best biopics on Netflix and Stan
From baseball players to serial killers, firefighters and pianists.
19 Feb
Eight action movies now on Google Play that you might have missed at the cinema
Some thoroughly watchable flicks might have messed these films at the cinema.
15 Feb
Mary Queen of Scots is the uglier British cousin of Marie Antoinette
Don’t think this is a history lesson. Instead, come along for the ride.
16 Jan
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