Culture
Movies
Best of the week: What to see, hear and do from August 9-15
From an online-only film festival and art fair, to stand-up comedy featuring Rove McManus and a magnificent floral display, we have your week in Sydney covered.
- by Nicole Elphick
Latest
Good Weekend
Reunited Apart: how our nostalgia for '80s movies launched a YouTube sensation
The popular series hosted by actor Josh Gad has many of us returning to the comforts of the past during lockdown.
- by Donna Lu
Film
A League of Their Own official trailer
Watch the trailer for the 1992 film A League of Their Own, starring Tom Hanks and Geena Davis.
Film Festivals
Breathing new life into Death in Brunswick, a classic 30 years young
A staged reading of John Ruane's pitch-black comedy at the Melbourne International Film Festival aims to delight old fans and create new ones.
- by Karl Quinn
MIFF
Tyranny, loss and leadership: What's on MIFF's menu
On the opening weekend of this year's online festival, our critics preview some of what's in store.
- by Stephanie Bunbury and Jake Wilson
Film
Made in Italy official trailer
Liam Neeson and son Michael Richardson star alongside each other in the drama film Made in Italy.
Film
Audrie & Daisy official Netflix trailer
Watch the official trailer for the 2016 documentary Audrie & Daisy.
Film Festivals
First Cow won't be the only first at this opening night
Usually, the opening night of the Melbourne International Film festival is as much about the party as the movie. This year will be a little different.
- by Karl Quinn
Arts
In the Oregon rain, Reichardt captures the romance of the wild
Director Kelly Reichardt, whose First Cow opens the online Melbourne International Film Festival, says making the movie was like a big camping trip.
- by Stephanie Bunbury
Review
When the surreal is everywhere, how do you make a nonsense film?
This French horror spoof about a man and his deerskin jacket displays an unusually knowing brand of stupidity.
- by Jake Wilson