Films
Sex and the remake
A new book by a University of Melbourne expert explores the fraught process of remaking a film or TV show, and why updating attitudes to sex may not always work
Cannes vs Netflix: A screen battle of blockbuster proportions
A University of Melbourne expert looks at the clash between the Cannes Film Festival and Netflix, after films without theatrical distribution were disallowed.
I’m dreaming of a...
In a new book, a University of Melbourne academic looks at why films sentimentalise Christmas and the holidays without reflecting reality.
Why documentaries matter in an era of fake news
In an age where the line between truth and fiction is increasingly blurry, the term 'documentary' needs more protection, says a University of Melbourne expert.
Looking for a break in La La Land
A group of University of Melbourne alumni are building successful careers in Hollywood.
Alien life as we know it
Science is showing that the discovery of life on another planet - the premise of the movie Life - is becoming more likely. Our scientist / reviewer explains why
Seven Shakespeare movies you cannot miss
Seven film adaptations of Shakespeare's plays that stand out because they are both entertaining and deepen our understanding of the Bard's works.
An astrophysicist meets The Martian
Does Ridley Scott's new movie pass the science test? Mars-obsessive and astrophysicist Dr Katie Mack finds out.
Court fight is just a shot across the pirates’ bows
Melbourne Law School intellectual property expert Professor Andrew Christie discusses the latest legal developments in the battle against illegal downloading.
The Wolfpack and the ethics of documentary filmmaking
The Wolfpack, the story of five brothers who've been confined to their apartment for most of their lives, raises multiple ethical questions for Steve Thomas.