
Hugo Weaving’s Hearts and Bones tugs at the heartstrings
From tackling bigots at the pub while in drag in The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert to going toe to toe...

What laws forged during WWI have to say about today’s pandemic response
In a time of great crisis, governments must take drastic actions. But sometimes laws passed overreach, discriminating unfairly and stripping freedoms. Occasionally,...

Here’s a novel tip from published authors: Write that book while you’re stuck in lockdown
Charles Dickens famously wrote, “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times,” at the opening of his grand...

Mystery Road season 2: Director Warwick Thornton on Australia’s outback 007
Mystery Road star Aaron Pedersen first appeared as surly lone ranger Detective Jay Swan in two movies helmed by creator Ivan Sen. Uncovering...

Easter movies: Ten unforgettable egg scenes on screen
Easter isn’t quite the same this year, for obvious reasons. Sweet tooth-feeding artisans are feeling the pinch as the demand for chocolate...

Spooky shows to stream while waiting for Penny Dreadful: City of Angels
Surely there were dark arts at play when the axe swung on cult hit gothic horror series Penny Dreadful in 2016? The...

Coronavirus reading list: The books Aussie authors have by their beds
Benjamin Law should be on top of the world. The best-selling author of memoir The Family Law, adapted into the equally successful...

Stephen A Russell sings the praises of Military Wives and Happy New Year, Colin Burstead
Britain has cornered the market in tears and big cheers comedies hung on honest-to-goodness true stories about anxiety-inducing performances. From Brassed Off...

Veep star Julia Louis-Dreyfus can’t save Downhill
If you want dark comedy laced with gleefully sharp snark, then Julia Louis-Dreyfus is your woman. From the misanthropy of Elaine Benes...

Essie Davis glitters in Miss Fisher glow-up
Essie Davis is homespun gold, lighting up any story in which she’s threaded. Her cameo on Game of Thrones was unforgettable; her...
