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Misfits find a home in this film about housekeeping. Tidy it isn’t
Goran Stolevski changed his behaviour while filming in his homophobic home country. His partner almost paid the ultimate price.
- by Stephanie Bunbury
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Ruining the ‘aha’ moment: why movie trailers give too much away
Why watch the movie if the trailer has already shown you every twist, stunt and gag? It turns out we might be to blame.
- by Nell Geraets
Why this dystopian and bloody slapstick misses the mark
When it comes to someone getting their limbs sliced off or their head smashed in, Bill Skarsgard’s action thriller can’t be accused of stopping halfway.
- by Jake Wilson
★★★★
Review
Tired of the cult of the celebrity chef? This Juliette Binoche movie will fix that
Juliette Binoche provides the perfect antidote to the cult of the celebrity chef in this modest film that finds fascination in life’s quieter moments.
- by Sandra Hall
★★★★
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Ready to chuck it all in and go adventuring? Maybe watch this first
There’s a fine line between adventure and misadventure, as this remarkable odyssey demonstrates.
- by Sandra Hall
Mad Max creator George Miller premieres the biggest film to shoot in Australia
Star Chris Hemsworth says it was “bonkers and crazy and wild and fun” making the fifth Mad Max film.
- by Garry Maddox
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Opinion
Cinema
Aussie movies used to be fun. A teen hit proves we still have it in us
A recent smash hit Australian film has shown how we can rekindle the successful 1980s and ’90s era of Crocodile Dundee, Mad Max 2 and Muriel’s Wedding.
- by Roby D’Ottavi
How this director plans to keep Planet of the Apes one of the most enduring franchises
Shot in Australia, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes aims to extend the dynasty a little further.
- by Karl Quinn
Why Nicole Kidman is our greatest movie star
With her fierce acting prowess and no holds-barred-career choices, Kidman is about to receive a rare industry accolade. Here’s why she deserves it.
- by Cameron Bayley
Was Juliette Binoche wary about acting with her ex? It’s complicated
The Taste of Things director Tran Anh Hung found his co-stars’ history was a recipe for success.
- by Stephanie Bunbury