Superstar Twiggy on the documentary of her storied life
For the first time, the much-loved English model, actress and singer tells her own story in a new documentary by Sadie Frost.
Stephen A Russell
Stephen A Russell is a Scottish import to Melbourne and a freelance arts journalist whose work can be seen in The Saturday Paper, The Age, Time Out, The Big Issue and more.
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New doco follows three Paralympians to Paris as we gear up for Brisbane 2032
Filmmaking siblings Tristan and Timothy Kenyon's documentary Changing Track explores how competing in the Paralympics changes lives.
First Nations horror movie scares a resurgent BIFF
First Nations stories are combined with modern horror scares in this new film from Australian creatives Chris Broadbent and Enzo Tedeschi.
Here are the November films that you need to see
November saw the return of two beloved franchises; magic-filled Now You See Me and action classic Predator — but can either live up to their predecessors?
The movie that pushed Rose Byrne to the edge of motherhood
The Sydney-born movie star discusses how her creative partnership with If I had Legs I'd Kick You director Mary Bronstein has opened the Oscars conversation.
Near-death experience opens minds to a better way of dying
Australian filmmaker Lynette Wallworth accompanies two palliative care doctors researching psilocybin use deep into the Amazon jungle to see if it can change the end-of-life experience for terminal patients.
The movie Jennifer Lawrence (and Martin Scorsese) had to get made
After reading Die My Love in book club, Martin Scorsese knew it had to be made into a film. Now it's rewriting cinema's portrayal of womanhood and postpartum depression.
Why Thai cave rescuer Richard Harris can't quit diving
A new documentary by director Jennifer Peedom delves deep into the attraction of cave diving, and why Richard Harris says risk-taking is crucial for resilience.
Which movies to catch and which to avoid in October
From the highly anticipated Bruce Springsteen biopic to a horror movie from the viewpoint of the family pup, here are the films filling up cinemas in October.
Beast of War tells the true story of WWII soldiers stalked by a hungry shark
Mystery Road star Mark Coles Smith and his Beast of War director Kiah Roache-Turner on taking a chomp out of WWII soldiers.
Robert Carlyle on the hacking scandal that brought down a Murdoch paper
Robert Carlyle plays an integral role in The Hack, co-starring David Tennant, which digs deep into the News of the World phone-hacking scandal.
Meet the Italian women who helped build modern Australia
Signorinella: Little Miss, the new documentary from the filmmakers behind Lygon St — Si Parla Italiano, celebrates the tenacity of Italian Australian women in business and beyond.
But Also John Clarke is a tender look at Australia's greatest satirist
Writer and performer Lorin Clarke ropes in the cream of Australia's comedy crop to celebrate the life and work of her father, John, in her new documentary.
Colman and Cumberbatch are joyfully venomous in Roses remake
Starring Olivia Colman and Benedict Cumberbatch and written by Australian Tony McNamara, this re-imagining of this thorny novel stings.
Michel Gondry's new film was created to keep his daughter close
The French director is best known for his Oscar-winning film Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. In his newest project, he team ups with his daughter, Maya.
This New Zealand drama's filming locations were so cold the cameras froze
Stranger Things star Dacre Montgomery froze for his art to appear alongside Phantom Thread's Vicky Krieps in spooky drama Went Up the Hill.
Need more mushroom-based intrigue? Consume this fatal attraction flick
François Ozon's tale of a mushroom meal gone wrong seems ripped from the headlines but it's inspired by his own family history.
Alan Kohler in a bubble bath will help explain Australia's housing crisis
Comedian Mark Humphries is used to using humour to tackle real issues of injustice. His latest comedic documentary takes aim at Australia's housing crisis.
You may have missed this jaw-dropping sci-fi series; it's time to catch up
Based on the classic Isaac Asimov book series, Foundation combines epic time jumps, formidable bad guys and a surprising flair for comedy. Now its third season is here, it's time to catch up.
This Australian-made shark thriller is pointedly scary and quotably funny
The Australian director of Dangerous Animals always loved Jaws, but felt like the animals were hard done by. In his new Gold Coast-set shark thriller, they're not the bad guys.
A documentary about a women's prison music program just won a $20k prize
Songs Inside is a music workshop program working with women in prisons, helping them access creative outlets and find purpose. A documentary telling their story has just won a prize at Sydney Film Festival.
A bus driver takes a stand against fascism in this surprise hit Spanish film
The Catalan people were brutally repressed by fascism in Spain. Now a movie about a grassroots triumph is storming through the box office and winning awards. And it's made it to Australia.
This filmmaker couldn't say he was coming to Sydney until he was on the plane
This world-renowned Iranian director was barred from making films in his own country. Now, he has come to Sydney under a veil of secrecy to promote his latest work, which is based on his interrogations in prison.
Alexander Skarsgård is no longer the villain; now he's a TV-addicted robot
A remake of an award-winning sci-fi book series, Murderbot sees Alexander Skarsgård step into a comedic role as a robot that can't stop watching TV.
'Why not rip the door down?': International arts festival removing barriers
Two huge First Nations artist-led happenings are taking over the centre of Naarm/Melbourne this month, featuring Amos Roach, Kutcha Edwards, Miss Kaninna, Blackfire, Leonard Sumner and more.