Film
The proof behind The Man Who Knew Infinity
A new film explores the relationship between Indian mathematics genius Srinivasa Ramanujan and the mentors that showed him the beauty of the mathematical proof
Bollywood: Movies with rich rewards
Indian movies have much to offer the Western film fan willing to give the genre a go. We recommend five classic movies to get started with.
Shakespeare: Wherefore art thou meaning?
Eight famous Shakespeare quotes (and one play) that you’ve been getting wrong or misunderstanding all your life, without even knowing it.
How Australian telescopes are ‘Capturing the Cosmos’
A new planetarium show narrated by Geoffrey Rush highlights two new frontiers in Australian astrophysics
Holy mixed-bag! Batman v Superman
Zack Snyder's Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice has hit the cinemas. So does the latest instalment in the superhero genre live up to all the hype?
Why Shakespeare still matters
Shakespeare's enduring popularity proves that even four centuries after his death, he can teach us much about tackling humanity’s great questions.
Video: Artists explore animism through robotics
Filmmaker Jack Dyball captures the ‘animism’ art of Cake Industries (artists Jesse Stevens and Dean Petersen).
Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Star Wars: The Force Awakens won't disappoint wary fans, according to film & TV expert Peter Allen.
How JJ Abrams ruined Star Trek and what that means for Star Wars: The Force Awakens
How will JJ Abrams' new Star Wars installment fare in the wake of his Star Trek reboot? Film lecturer Peter Allen discusses on the eve of its cinematic release.
Video: Art, identity and the Chinese diaspora
In Homesong, filmmaker Natalie Cunningham explores the intersection of music and cultural identity for indie pop songstress Sophie Koh.