• News

    Netflix Has Extended 'The Crown' and Its Royal Dramas for a Sixth Season

    It was originally planned to run for six seasons, then reduced back to five — and now it has been extended to six again.

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    'In My Blood It Runs' Is a Powerful Documentary Chronicling Indigenous Childhood in Australia

    The must-see film was shot over nearly four years — and its subject, Dujuan Hoosan, spoke to the United Nations last year about youth incarceration in Australia.

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    The Trailer for Eerie and Unnerving New Australian Horror Film 'Relic' Is Here to Creep You Out

    The instantly disturbing but still slow-burning film follows three generations of women in a remote Victorian house.

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    The Filmed Version of 'Hamilton' Has Hit Streaming and It's As Phenomenal As You've Heard

    Recorded in 2016 with the original Broadway cast — including Lin-Manuel Miranda — the historical hip hop musical has just hit Disney+.

  • News

    The New Movies You Can Watch at Australian Cinemas From July 2

    Head to the flicks to see Dev Patel take on Charles Dickens, get creeped out by a box office-topping horror movie and watch a devastatingly astute #MeToo thriller.

Latest Guides
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    Ten New Films You Can Look Forward to Seeing on the Big Screen in 2020

    Get ready for Christopher Nolan's latest mind-bender, the creepy new 'Candyman' movie and Timothée Chalamet going sci-fi in 'Dune'.

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    Twelve Stellar Movies From 2020 That You Need to Catch Up On

    Cinemas have been closed for months, but this year has still thrown up plenty of big-screen gems — here's what you need to see.

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    Twelve Exceptional New TV Shows From 2020 That You Need to Catch Up On

    This year has served up plenty of new must-see TV so far — here's what you need to stream.

  • News

    Ten Films and TV Shows You Need to Stream in June 2020

    Cancel your plans to get stuck into Spike Lee's stellar new film, an eerie sci-fi thriller, plenty of vampire-fuelled laughs and a whole heap of 'Fast and Furious' movies.

  • News

    These Five Documentaries About Race and Injustice Are Streaming on YouTube for Free

    Australian distributor Madman has made the five powerful films available for the month of June.

Latest Places
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    The Full Trailer for HBO's Golden State Killer Docuseries 'I'll Be Gone in the Dark' Is Here

    The true-crime series is based on Michelle McNamara's book of the same name.

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    Ten Standout Films to Watch During the 2020 Sydney Film Festival: Virtual Edition

    The festival's first national (and digital) lineup features creepy sea thrillers, tense family dramas and documentaries about age-positive pornography and a forgotten Indigenous Australian.

  • News

    Melbourne's Cinemas Will Start Reopening from June 22

    And more will relaunch when July rolls around, too.

  • News

    Studio Ghibli Is Making Its First Completely CG-Animated Film, 'Aya and the Witch'

    It'll screen on Japanese TV this year — fingers crossed it makes its way Down Under then, too.

Latest Events
  • Event

    Nomu Saketen Sake Sessions

    Friday, May 17, 2024, Saturday, May 18, 2024, Friday, May 24, 2024 and Saturday, May 25, 2024 

    CBCB & ODFUB, Brunswick

    Sample small-batch sakes paired with light snacks in Brunswick every Friday and Saturday night.

  • Event

    Free Wings at BEAST City

    Friday, May 24, 2024

    Beast City, Melbourne

    Head to the CBD diner to score up to six free Southern-fried chicken wings this Friday afternoon.

  • Event

    Burgundy vs Tasmania Wine Dinner

    Monday, May 20, 2024

    Pure South Dining, Southbank

    Sample five courses of fine Tasmanian produce paired with handpicked drops from both the famed French wine region and the Apple Isle.

  • Event

    Sunset Boulevard

    Tuesday, May 21 - Sunday, August 11, 2024

    Princess Theatre, Melbourne

    Starring Sarah Brightman as Norma Desmond, this Tony-winning musical based on the film of the same name is playing Melbourne.

  • Event

    Sister Act: A Divine Musical Comedy

    Sunday, November 3 - Sunday, December 15, 2024

    Regent Theatre, Melbourne

    Your prayers have been answered: this smash-hit Broadway musical is finally bringing its screen-to-stage show to Melbourne.

  • Event

    $8 Tickets for Eight Days at FoMo Cinemas

    Friday, May 24 - Friday, May 31, 2024

    FoMo Cinemas, Brunswick East

    Hitting the flicks at this new East Brunswick Village cinema just got cheaper, with every ticket to every movie costing just $8 during this eight-day special.

  • Event

    Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga

    Thursday, May 23 - Wednesday, June 19, 2024

    Various cinemas in Melbourne

    Enlisting Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth on a prequel to 'Fury Road', George Miller has made another 'Mad Max' franchise marvel.

  • Event

    IF

    Thursday, May 16 - Wednesday, June 5, 2024

    Various cinemas in Melbourne

    Instead of aliens in 'A Quiet Place' and its sequel, John Krasinski ponders a world where imaginary friends are real in this warmly whimsical family-friendly fantasy.

  • Event

    Rocco's On Tour

    Sunday, May 19 and Sunday, May 26, 2024 

    Toorak Cellars, Armadale

    Rocco's will be slinging two of its most popular sandwiches at two southside pop-ups this month.

  • Event

    Spanish Film Festival

    Friday, June 14 - Wednesday, July 10, 2024

    Select cinemas in Melbourne, Various locations

    Say hola to the Melbourne's annual showcase of Spanish and Latin American movies — including a celebration of Salvador Dalí in cinema.

  • News

    Jordan Peele's New HBO Series 'Lovecraft Country' Explores Both Supernatural and Real-Life Terrors

    The new drama is based on the 2016 novel of the same name — and it's set in 50s-era America.

  • News

    Charlize Theron Leads a Team of Immortal Warriors in the First Trailer for Netflix's 'The Old Guard'

    The 'Atomic Blonde' and 'Mad Max: Fury Road' star is back in action mode in the new streaming film.

  • News

    You Can Now Take an Online Tour of Japan's Adorable Studio Ghibli Museum

    No one can physically step inside at the moment, but you can roam through the gorgeous site virtually.

  • News

    Drive-In Cinemas in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane Are Reopening

    Sit in your car under the stars, maintain social-distancing requirements, and watch recent releases and retro favourites.

  • News

    Sydney Film Festival Has Unveiled Its First-Ever Virtual (and National) Lineup

    It includes a ticketed program of Aussie docos, European features and local shorts, plus free access to 42 movies that screened at previous SFFs.

  • News

    Movie Night Is the New Streaming Platform Run by Sydney's Golden Age Cinema

    It's screening independent, arthouse and offbeat movies that've graced the venue's screens over the years, as well as others chosen by the cinema's programmers.

  • News

    Binge Is the Affordable New Foxtel Streaming Service Filled with HBO Shows

    It launches next week — and it'll cost just $10 a month.

  • News

    Dark Comedy 'The Great' Is the Satirical Take on Russian History You Didn't Know You Needed

    The acerbically funny period-set series stars Elle Fanning and Nicholas Hoult — and it lives up to its name.

  • News

    The New Trailer for Christopher Nolan's 'Tenet' Is Here with Time-Twisting Thrills Aplenty

    And it just might be the first blockbuster to hit the big screen when cinemas reopen.

  • News

    The First Trailer for Spike Lee's New Vietnam War Heist Thriller 'Da 5 Bloods' Is Here

    The film stars Chadwick Boseman and follows four African American veterans who head back to Saigon decades after the conflict.

  • News

    It Looks Like Netflix Is Bringing 'Tiger King' Back for a Second Series

    It won't be about Joe Exotic, though — instead, it'll focus on the 2003 mauling attack at a Siegfried and Roy show.

  • News

    At Home Is the New Video-On-Demand Platform Run by Four Australian Cinemas

    It's the latest venture from the teams behind Sydney's Ritz and Melbourne's Lido, Classic and Cameo cinemas.

  • News

    Lin-Manuel Miranda's 'Hamilton' with the Original Broadway Cast Is Being Fast-Tracked to Disney+

    The filmed version of the Tony Award-winning musical is hitting the streaming service on July 3 — 15 months ahead of its planned release.

  • News

    The Cast of 'Community' Is Reuniting for a Virtual Table Read

    The Greendale gang is banding back together to read through one of the show's best scripts — and raise money for charity.

  • News

    Amazon Has Launched Its Online Video Store in Australia

    You can now rent and buy movies from Amazon Prime Video — separate from its subscription streaming service.

  • News

    HBO's New True-Crime Docuseries 'I'll Be Gone in the Dark' Charts the Hunt for the Golden State Killer

    The six-part series looks set to become your next true-crime obsession.

  • News

    Ten Entertaining and Engaging Concert Films and Music Documentaries You Can Stream Right Now

    From classic sets to twist-filled tales — and yes, dancing in your lounge room is perfectly acceptable.

  • News

    Australian Cinemas Are Aiming to Reopen in July

    Ideally, they'll start their projectors whirring again in time for the planned mid-July release of Christopher Nolan's 'Tenet'.

  • News

    Steve Carell Takes Charge of Another Workplace in the Trailer for Netflix Sitcom 'Space Force'

    He co-created the new series, too, with one of the writers and producers behind 'The Office'.

  • News

    Nicolas Cage Is Set to Play Joe Exotic in a Dramatised Series About the 'Tiger King' Figure

    Expect a blonde mullet-wearing Cage, plenty of tigers and (probably) some hefty overacting in this dramatised origin story.

  • News

    The Trailer for the Choose-Your-Own-Adventure Episode of 'Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt' Is Here

    Help Kimmy decide if she should make out with Daniel Radcliffe — and choose whether Titus should wait 4000 minutes for an Uber instead of walking.

  • News

    SBS's New Documentary 'The Beach' Is the Thoughtful and Scenic Isolation Viewing We Need Right Now

    Directed by 'Sweet Country' filmmaker Warwick Thornton, it follows his beachside quest to step back from the hustle and bustle of daily life.

  • News

    Ten Truly Excellent Movies You Can Stream for Free Right Now

    Watch Joaquin Phoenix’s best performance, go retro with old-school sci-fi and comedy gems, or get immersed in a cinematic mind-bender — all without spending a cent.

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