Film and Television
Arts & Culture
Opinion
What The Devil Wears Prada 2 says about the state of print media
In 2006, Runway magazine was the place everyone wanted to be. Twenty years on, the fictional fashion media giant is at crossroads – but just how close to reality is Miranda Priestly’s situation?
Arts & Culture
Analysis
The unseen environmental cost of a fleeting film set
As climate concerns grow, the film and television industry is trialling new sustainable practices, with one new series focusing on eco-friendly materials to reduce carbon footprint
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
Analysis
Please don’t let us down with this ending, Stranger Things
The final season has arrived. So, have the Duffer Brothers orchestrated an ending that satisfies our nostalgia for the '80s, the fragility of adolescence and the power of friendship?
Arts & Culture
Book extract
Have you heard of the ‘Twin Film Phenomenon’?
A new book explores the curious case of twin films, where Hollywood's uncanny doubles reveal the secrets behind cinema's most intriguing coincidences and rivalries
Education
Research
On-screen music teachers are hitting a bum note
From Mr Schneebly in School of Rock to Mr Holland and his opus, the way movies portray music teachers can undermine their diversity and professionalism
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
Politics & Society
Analysis
The one-two punch threatening to knock out the Australian film industry
A 100 per cent tariff on films and a streaming market saturated with overseas content threatens not only Australia’s film industry, but also our unique film culture
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.
Arts & Culture
Analysis
Apple Cider Vinegar is part of a trend of ‘true-ish’ TV shows
Hit shows like Apple Cider Vinegar and Baby Reindeer may be pulling in big audiences, but for the creative teams behind them, they come with a risk