classics
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
The 10 wildest and weirdest offerings from the Jim Henson Creature Shop
Netflix’s Dark Crystal series is the latest work of insane beauty from Jim Henson’s Creature Shop.
19 Aug
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
Why The Wizard of Oz should be remade – and exactly how it should be done
What sort of maniac would suggest that this incredible classic should be remade?
31 Jul
SBS World Movies will play Studio Ghibli films non-stop every weekend in July
SBS Movies will screen most of Studio Ghibli’s catalogue, every weekend in July.
19 Jun
Happy 20th birthday Two Hands! Why this Australian classic is better than ever
Now twenty years old, Two Hands was one of the first demonstrations of Heath Ledger’s awesome talent.
28 May
Top 20 classic vintage films on Netflix and Stan
The breadth of cinema’s history is shockingly thin on Australian streaming services – but there are still some wonderful vintage films to watch.
27 May
Revisiting the terrific (and terrible) Terminator movies
We revisit a franchise that is sometimes terrific, sometimes terrible, but always memorable.
21 May
Uncovering the little-known history of Apocalypse Now
Viewers might not be aware of the major contribution to the film made by a lesser-known Hollywood legend.
16 May
What if these classic comedies were remade today?
What if beloved classics such as Big were redeveloped today?
15 May
Happy 30th birthday to The Little Mermaid, the movie that saved Disney
Maria Lewis explores the history of this classic film and tracks down its directors for an interview.
03 May
These disappointing Netflix films remind us of what makes a great teen movie
The Perfect Date and F the Prom are big disappointments, but we can learn a lot from them.
23 Apr
From David Lynch to dinosaurs, Laura Dern has carved out an extraordinary career
It’s everything or nothing with Laura Dern, a truly extraordinary actor.
20 Apr
Top 20 romantic films on Netflix and Stan
Romance has been integral to the cinema since the medium began.
18 Apr
A ‘We ❤ Tarantino’ retro series is coming to Sydney
To warm up to the release of Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, why not watch every single Tarantino film ever made on the big screen?
17 Apr
Life of Brian is now 40 years old, but is it still controversial?
He’s not a messiah! But all these years later, is Brian still a naughty boy?
16 Apr
Is Dead Calm the greatest Australian thriller ever made?
This classic film is now 30 years old, and as terrific as ever.
16 Apr
10 things I love about 10 Things I Hate About You, the greatest teen movie of all time
Just how good is this classic teen movie? Jenna Guillaume counts the ways.
10 Apr
Terry Gilliam’s wild and wonderful masterpieces – from dystopian futures to epic drug binges
Terry Gilliam has carved out a place for himself as one of cinema’s most striking and original fantasists.
09 Apr
Edgar Wright calls Mad Max: Fury Road the greatest action movie ever made
WITNESS!
08 Apr
Now you’ve seen the Joker trailer, here’s the crazy film that inspired this iconic villain
Did you know that the character of the Joker was inspired by a trippy 1928 German film?
05 Apr
Why we’re pumped for Jim Jarmusch’s zombie film The Dead Don’t Die
The news that Jim Jarmusch is entering the field with his newest film should get your blood pumping.
04 Apr
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