Cinema
The real-life ghost story that unearths demons in some very dark places
Ben Lawrence always knew he was making a documentary about grief. He just had no idea where the story would lead him.
- by Karl Quinn
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How tech entrepreneurs helped make Crazy Rich Asians hit of the year
The stakes were so high for Hollywood's first Asian-led studio film in 25 years that some crazy rich Asians took matters into their own hands.
- by Karl Quinn
The Meg is 20 metres of big, dumb fun, and it's '100 per cent real'
The director of the oversized shark movie claims it is anchored in scientific truth. Yes, seriously.
- by Karl Quinn
Cinema releases are a 'train wreck' for everything but Hollywood blockbusters
The head of Screen Australia says even Trainspotting wouldn't get a cinema release now.
- by Garry Maddox
Why Mission: Impossible is the best blockbuster franchise right now
With no overarching mythology or world-building to worry about, the only mission of the films in this series is to top their predecessors.
- by Scott Tobias
New Zealand
'I have to accept that this is me and sometimes that's very tough'
New Zealand actor James Rolleston talks about getting over a life-threatening car accident to star in a new comedy.
- by Garry Maddox
The fascination of Hollywood's great "what ifs" endures
In many cases, the actors in a movie weren't the first choices. Here are some tantalising examples of what might have been.
- by Robbie Collin
Canberra life
Documentary festival overcomes adversity to keep bringing true stories
Despite receiving no government funding this year Stronger Than Fiction is back with another selection of films for Canberrans to enjoy.
- by Ron Cerabona
Marvel
Australian director breaks into Hollywood big time with Black Widow
Cate Shortland is making a groundbreaking jump into the Marvel superhero universe.
- by Garry Maddox
Canberra life
Celebrating an Australian film pioneer and master of Ozploitation
Brian Trenchard-Smith, director of such movies as Turkey Shoot, is coming to Canberra for a retrospective of his work at the National Film and Sound Archive.
- by Ron Cerabona
Beth Ditto talks about her first acting role - with Joaquin Phoenix
The outspoken singer and self-proclaimed "social justice warrior" has taken on a new challenge.
- by Hannah Yasharoff