David Balfour
Head of Film and Television, Victorian College of the Arts, Faculty of Fine Arts and Music, University of Melbourne
Arts & Culture
Analysis
Heated Rivalry is everywhere (except it's not)
The queer Canadian hockey romance has dominated social media and cultural conversation this summer, but viewing figures tell a very different story about who's actually watching
Arts & Culture
Opinion
Navigate MIFF without losing your mind – or missing a masterpiece
The Melbourne International Film Festival program can be overwhelming, so here’s a few tips to help you find your way through Australia’s premier film fortnight
Arts & Culture
Analysis
By filming in a single shot, Adolescence is choreographed with the precision of live theatre
Each one-hour episode of Netflix’s Adolescence is realised in a single, unbroken take. No edits. No resets.