Culture
Movies
Zombie films help inform governments about our pandemic behaviours
The flesh-eaters might be absent but apocalyptic visions are coming true.
- by Andrew Stephens
Latest
Review
Top five streaming films: A worthy Adam Driver flick you may have missed
Our pick of what's new to streaming services this week.
- by Jake Wilson
Spectrum
Jesus, my first big love, was no match for a life of crime
Footloose came to the rescue when faith faltered.
- by Simmone Howell
Film
Love Wedding Repeat trailer
The original Netflix rom-com stars Sam Claflin, Freida Pinto and Olivia Munn.
Film
Parasite trailer
Watch the trailer for the Oscar-winning South Korean film Parasite, directed by Bong Joon-ho.
Opinion
Coronavirus pandemic
Honor Blackman: the original kick-ass
There's something extremely pleasing about coronavirus not having seen off the mighty Honor Blackman, who died on Sunday at the age of 94.
- by Hannah Betts
Arts
Virtual cinema streams on theme for cloistered film buffs
ACMI's doors had been closed for renovation for almost a year, so they were well placed to pivot for the coronavirus shutdown.
- by Jake Wilson
Film
Terry Crews in 'White Chicks'
Actor Terry Crews signs “A Thousand Miles” in the 2004 comedy film, White Chicks.
Film
Brokeback Mountain official trailer
This film starring Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal explores the lives of two young men who meet in 1963 and forge an unexpected lifelong connection.
Film Festivals
Melbourne International Film Festival cancelled for first time in 69 years
Although it was not scheduled until August, MIFF organisers have called this year's event off because of the ongoing coronavirus crisis.
- by Karl Quinn
Film
Honor Blackman, star of Goldfinger and The Avengers, dies at 94
The British actor played the judo-flipping Pussy Galore and Cathy Gale.