Film and Television

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

A new book explores the many – often surprising – connections between Walt Disney and Australia, most of which have faded from modern memory

The Melbourne International Film Festival showcases hundreds of films from around the world – here are five highlights to get you started

Boccaccio’s fourteenth-century masterpiece, now a Netflix series, shows the universality of human responses to a pandemic (along with some sex)

Carrie, Pennywise and other Stephen King horrors endure because his stories are grounded in an authentic depiction of suburbia

The government’s ‘Be That Teacher’ campaign aims to help address Australia’s teacher shortages, but film and TV stereotypes tell a different story

Engineering needs more diversity, but there are almost no role models for women engineers in popular culture

There’s no need to be overwhelmed by the movie schedule at the Melbourne International Film Festival with these hot tips

Now that it’s over, let’s discuss why it’s so good

A new report highlights discrimination and inaccessibility for disabled film and television workers, creating missed opportunities for the industry