The women of Homer’s Odyssey were cunning, desiring and powerful. Nolan’s adaptation turns them into figures of suffering, sacrifice and regret.
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The beloved Australian film critic David Stratton has died at 85.
The preferences of horror audiences change over time, much like the ebb and flow of the blood depicted in these movies.
Choosing a top five from this year’s festival was not an easy task.
Thanks to the internet, there is no shortage of information about films. But Margaret and David have left a hole that is hard to fill.
We’re finally getting stories about women who want to be more than mothers. So why does A Family Affair leave us so dissatisfied?
When it comes to our ethical duties to animals, representation and respect should go hand in hoof.
In a strong field, there are a number of contenders for Best Picture at this year’s Academy Awards. Our expert picks his winner and names a couple of blockbusters that didn’t make the grade.
Suspiria was one of the best; Black Panther a disappointment. Our critical pick of the films of 2018.
From the superb Moonlight to the exuberant Thor: Ragnarok, it has been a rather good year for film. Here’s our take on the best (and the rest).
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Lecturer in Communications and Media, University of Notre Dame Australia
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Associate Professor in Media and Communication, The University of Western Australia
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Lecturer in English, University of Canterbury
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Professor, Management and Organizational Studies, Huron University College and Coordinator of Animal Ethics and Sustainability Leadership, Western University