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    Twenty-Four Exceptional Films by Indigenous Australian Filmmakers That You Can Stream Right Now

    Celebrate Australia's First Nations filmmakers with these coming-of-age gems, Top End rom-coms, outback noirs, Aussie westerns and expressive dance flicks.

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    Break Out the Sugar Honeycombs: 'Squid Game' Season Two Is Finally Set to Hit Netflix in 2024

    2024 marks three years since the South Korean series first hit streaming and inspired a worldwide obsession — and it's finally returning for a second season.

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    'Oppenheimer', 'Poor Things' and 'Killers of the Flower Moon' Lead the 2024 Oscar Nominations 

    'Barbie' received eight nods, but Margot Robbie missed out for Best Actress and Greta Gerwig isn't among the Best Director contenders.

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    Haunting in Hong Kong: Nicole Kidman-Led Miniseries 'Expats' Is Another Must-See From 'The Farewell' Director Lulu Wang

    Following three American women living abroad, the six-part streaming series is based on the 2016 novel by Janice YK Lee.

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    The Talented Andrew Scott Steps Into Tom Ripley's Shoes in the First Trailer for Netflix's New Series

    The famous fictional con artist penned by Patricia Highsmith is heading back to the screen in a limited streaming series.

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    'Expend4bles', 'Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey' and 'The Exorcist: Believer' Were All Just Nominated for Razzies

    The latest 'Magic Mike', 'Shazam!', 'Ant-Man' and 'Indiana Jones' films are all up for awards as well.

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    Always Loving Sofia Coppola, Then Leading 'Priscilla': Cailee Spaeny Chats Making a Presley Biopic with Her Dream Director

    Born in Tennessee, the 'Devs' and 'The Craft: Legacy' star grew up surrounded by all things Elvis — and now she has a Venice International Film Festival Best Actress prize for playing Priscilla.

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    Eight New Movies You Can Watch in January That Have Been Fast-Tracked From Cinemas to Streaming

    Get comfy on the couch with Paul Mescal and Saoirse Ronan navigating an AI-filled future, a wild take on 'The Parent Trap' and 'Cat Person' adapted into a movie.

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    Europa! Europa Film Festival Is Back for 2024 with 47 Movies — Including a Yorgos Lanthimos Retrospective

    The Sydney and Melbourne cinema showcase will feature six of the Greek 'Poor Things' filmmaker's movies, such as 'Dogtooth', 'The Lobster', 'The Favourite' and 'The Killing of a Sacred Deer'.

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    An Agatha Christie-Meets-'The White Lotus' Setup Will Make You Want to Keep Watching 'Death and Other Details'

    Mandy Patinkin plays "the world’s greatest detective" in this ten-part murder-mystery, which also riffs on 'Knives Out' and 'Succession'.

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    Seven 2023 Emmy-Winning TV Shows That You Should Watch Immediately

    Including the feuding hijinks of 'Beef', the final season of 'Succession' and Jennifer Coolidge's second 'The White Lotus' stint, these are the 2023 Emmy-winners that you need to see.

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    'The Bear', 'Beef' and 'Succession' Just Won Big (Again) at the Delayed 2023 Emmy Awards

    Naming 2023's TV best was postponed due to last year's strikes; however, after a four-month delay, the Emmys revealed its latest winners.

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    Five Things You Need to Know About the New Film 'The Color Purple'

    The decorated story is getting a refresh with the musical movie being released this year.

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    FoMo Is the Australian-First New Melbourne Cinema Combining Movies, Dining and a 'Blade Runner'-Inspired Bar

    If the initial dine-in six-screen East Brunswick site is a success, co-owner Natalie Miller — who also co-founded Cinema Nova — says that more could be in the works.

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    Playing an IRL Criminal in a Beloved Story of Hope and Zero Judgement: Bryan Brown Talks 'Boy Swallows Universe'

    The Australian acting icon is the Netflix series' Slim Halliday — and his character isn't merely a figment of author Trent Dalton's imagination.


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    Frosty, Fierce and Phenomenal: 'Night Country' Brings 'True Detective' Back to Its Powerhouse Best

    Ten years since the HBO mystery series debuted, this Jodie Foster- and Kali Reis-led fourth season is just as dazzling as the episodes that started it all.

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    IMAX Melbourne Is Hosting a New Film Festival Filled with the Best Flicks to See on Its Huge Screen

    '2001: A Space Odyssey', 'Oppenheimer', Christopher Nolan's full 'Dark Knight' trilogy, 'Moonage Daydream', 'Stop Making Sense': they're all screening.

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    Moonlight Cinema's February 2024 Lineup Includes 'Force of Nature: The Dry 2' and a Week of Romantic Classics

    Catch a preview screening of the sequel to 'The Dry', then swoon over '10 Things I Hate About You', 'Twilight' and 'The Notebook'.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    $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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    Donut Festival 2024

    Saturday, June 1 - Sunday, June 2, 2024

    Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne

    This annual homage to the world's favourite holey treat has gotten a whole lot bigger.

  • News

    From 'The Secret Life of Us' to George Clooney's Rousing Rowing Drama: Joel Edgerton Chats 'The Boys in the Boat'

    The Australian actor plays "basically the opposite of Ted Lasso" in this underdog sports film that's based on a remarkable true story.

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    Netflix's 'Boy Swallows Universe' Turns an Ace Brisbane Book Into an Ace Brisbane-Shot Streaming Series

    Starring Simon Baker, Travis Fimmel, Phoebe Tonkin and Bryan Brown, this TV version of the beloved Australian novel gets everything right.

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    '28 Years Later' Is Set to Revive the Zombie Franchise That First Helped Bring Cillian Murphy to Fame

    Danny Boyle and Alex Garland are reteaming on the second sequel to '28 Days Later' — and it might start a new trilogy.

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    'Saltburn' Parties Are Popping Up Around Australia Complete with 'Murder on the Dancefloor' Sing-Alongs

    Dress like it's Oliver's birthday — and get ready for karaoke, and to hear 'Mr Brightside', too.

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    AACTA Festival Has Added a Free 'Barbie' Party, a 'Yellowjackets' Q&A and More to Its Inaugural Lineup

    A 25th-anniversary screening of '10 Things I Hate About You' has also joined the program, alongside chats with the teams behind 'Colin From Accounts' and 'The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart'.

  • News

    Marvel's First Spotlight Series 'Echo' Builds in Potency Across Its Five Increasingly Gripping Episodes

    After 'Hawkeye', Maya Lopez is back to reckon with her history — and so is the formidable Alaqua Cox playing the role.

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    This News Means Heartbreak: 'Our Flag Means Death' Has Been Cancelled After Two Seasons

    Rhys Darby and Taika Waititi's pirate rom-com won't be setting sail again, marking the third of Waititi's TV shows to either finish or announce their ends in the last few months.

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    Mardi Gras Film Festival's 2024 Program Spans 161 Movies and Events Across In-Cinema and Streaming Sessions

    In its 31st year of celebrating LGBTQIA+ cinema, MGFF is hitting Sydney cinemas and playing online to audiences nationwide.

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    A Movie About The Mandalorian and Baby Yoda Is on the Way to This Very Galaxy — and So Is 'Ahsoka' Season Two

    'The Mandalorian' is making the leap from streaming to cinemas, with creator Jon Favreau directing.

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    HBO Has Revealed Who'll Be Having a Chaotic Holiday in the Thailand-Set Third Season of 'The White Lotus'

    Jason Isaacs, Michelle Monaghan, Parker Posey and Leslie Bibb are headed to the award-winning series' latest luxe hotel, alongside season one's Natasha Rothwell.

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    When Tina Fey Emails You About Remaking 'Mean Girls' as a Musical: Angourie Rice Talks Playing Cady Heron

    Growing up watching 'Mean Girls' over and over again, then stepping into Lindsay Lohan's shoes? That's so fetch.

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    The Ireland-Set Second Season of Jamie Dornan-Starring Thriller 'The Tourist' Is Just as Bingeable as the First

    The amnesia-fuelled series swaps the Australian outback for the Emerald Isle's rolling hills, but keeps its excellent leads and twisty plot.

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    Eight 2024 Golden Globe-Winning Films and TV Shows That You Can (and Should) Watch Right Now

    Feel like watching a newly minted Golden Globe-winner? From movies such as 'Oppenheimer' to TV hits like 'The Bear', you've got options.

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    'Oppenheimer', 'Barbie', 'Succession', 'The Bear' and 'Beef' Just Won Big at the 2024 Golden Globes

    The Hollywood accolades just handed out its 2024 trophies to 2023's top films and TV shows — here are all the winners.

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    The New Movies You Can Watch at Australian Cinemas From Boxing Day 2023

    Spend the biggest cinema-going day of the year with Sydney Sweeney's Sydney-set rom-com, Emma Stone's likely next Oscar-nominated performance and animated ducks.

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    Twelve Films and TV Shows You Need to Stream in December

    Spend your couch time watching a meditative animated gem about the end of the world, medical nightmares, a hilarious new British sitcom and a documentary about Alfred Hitchcock.

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    Eleven New Movies You Can Watch in December That Have Been Fast-Tracked From Cinemas to Streaming

    Get comfy on the couch with the twisty thrills of 'Saltburn', an unnerving Aussie must-see set in an outback pub and Taylor Swift's 'Eras' tour concert film.

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    Twenty Movies You Can Stream This Christmas No Matter How You Feel About the Festive Season

    Pour a glass of eggnog, find your comfiest spot on the couch, then swoon over 'Carol', rewatch 'Die Hard', fall in love with 'Last Christmas' and get twisty with 'Eyes Wide Shut'.

  • News

    Now Open: Palace Penny Lane Is Moonee Ponds' Brand-New Movie Haven with a Rooftop Cinema

    Movie lovers of Melbourne, you have a new picture palace with 11 indoor screens and sky-high sessions under the stars to hit up.

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    Must-Stream TV: All the Best Shows You Should Be Watching From 2023

    Looking for something to watch? 2023 has served up plenty of ace TV — here's everything you need to catch up with.

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    This Sucks: Vampire Comedy 'What We Do in the Shadows' Is Ending After Its Upcoming Sixth Season 

    Sadly, this US TV spinoff from Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement's movie won't live forever, wrapping up with its next season.

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    Medical Thriller 'Dr Death' Delivers Another Dose of True-Crime Nightmare Fuel in Its Compelling Second Season

    Another sinister surgeon fuels this anthology series' Édgar Ramirez- and Mandy Moore-starring return — plus romantic scams, too.

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    Brilliant British Delight 'Slow Horses' Keeps Proving One of the Small Screen's Best-Ever Spy Thrillers

    This standout Apple TV+ series follows up its ace first two seasons in 2022 with a gripping third spin in 2023.

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