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Zac Efron, Dennis Hopper, Meryl Streep: a crash course in Hollywood superstars and Australian cinema
As Efron confronts the outback in new movie ‘Gold’, here's a brief history of the A-listers who’ve been airlifted into Aussie productions
Breaking down the cinematic genius of Warwick Thornton
From ‘Samson and Delilah’ to ‘We Don’t Need A Map’ and new vampire series ‘Firebite’, we run through the Kaytetye auteur’s career so far
I binge-watched the entire first season of ‘Heartbreak High’ – and it remains vital Australian television
The beloved drama is getting a Netflix remake next year. The streaming platform has its work cut out for it
Five bizarre and totally batshit Australian horror movies you’ve probably never heard of
Venture beyond the safety of your streaming services this Halloween season
Small screen success: 5 of the best TV shows inspired by Australian movies
From murder mysteries to schoolyard politics, here’s proof that TV spin-offs of beloved films aren’t always mere nostalgia-mongering
‘Nitram’ and the mixed, morbid history of movies about mass shooters
Justin Kurzel’s film was polarising before its release, but it proves a worthwhile watch in a genre that too often descends into empty exploitation
Life’s grim mysteries: 5 compelling Australian true crime productions
Watch and ponder
‘Mr Inbetween’: underrated Sydney hitman series mixes black comedy with dangerous drama
Star Scott Ryan and director Nash Edgerton bow out with a third season, now streaming on Binge
‘Black Widow’: what kind of movie can we expect from director Cate Shortland?
The Aussie filmmaker loves colour and female characters that grapple with the patriarchy – elements she’ll hopefully bring to her MCU debut
American remakes of Australian TV shows: the good, the bad and the legendarily dire
From ‘Wilfred’ to the new season of ‘No Activity’, here’s our rundown of notable US adaptations of Oz shows
The 10 best Australian films and TV shows of 2021 – so far
COVID has scrambled cinema schedules some – but TV is going gangbusters. Here’s the best Aussie releases on the big and small screens so far this year
A complete guide to the twisted, crime-filled universe of Jack Irish
Recap the action-packed life and times of Guy Pearce’s dishevelled investigator before the premiere of the final season