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    Five Must-See Films at the 2016 Japanese Film Festival

    A feudal samurai western, an entire documentary on sake and oh, cockroaches on Mars.

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    Five Must-See Films At the 2016 German Film Fest

    See German horror, crowdsourced film and James Franco in 3D.

Latest Guides
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    Win a Double Pass to See The Light Between Oceans

    Have a cry at this beautiful period melodrama.

  • News

    Rooftop Cinema Announces 2016-17 Program

    If there's ever been a reason to spend your evenings outdoors for the next few months, this is it.

  • News

    A New Cheap (and Charitable) Openair Cinema Is Coming to Brunswick

    A small season of movie nights will take place at Barkly Square.

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    Starring in a Road Movie with Hardly Any Script with American Honey's Riley Keough

    Andrea Arnold's new road movie is "like an experience, rather than like a film".

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    See Studio Ghibli Characters In Real-Life Settings

    Let this cute little clip provide your latest enchanting animation fix.

Latest Places
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    Watch the New Reunion-Like Trailer for Danny Boyle's Trainspotting Sequel

    "Choose Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and hope that someone, somewhere cares."

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    Five Must-See Films at the 2016 Russian Resurrection Film Festival

    Which film topped the Russian box office this year?

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    Five Must-See Films at the 2016 British Film Festival

    See the film that won this year's Cannes Palme d'Or (and revisit a Bowie classic).

Latest Events
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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.

  • 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.

  • Event

    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

    Australia's German Film Festival Announces Packed 2016 Program

    From three-hour comedies to silent trapeze artist dramas — shake up your movie preferences.

  • News

    The Lido Rooftop Cinema Is Back

    Featuring openair Halloween screenings, Meryl Streep-themed throwbacks and more.

  • News

    How to Make a Pop-Up Film Festival with Freshflix Founders Jess Hamilton and Claudia Pickering

    We asked Australia's newest pop-up cinema how to make movie magic in unexpected places.

  • News

    Studio Ghibli's First Ever TV Series Is Getting An English-Language Release

    If their movies can spirit your imagination away, just think what 26 episodes of a TV show can do.

  • News

    Five Must-See Films at the 2016 Greek Film Festival

    Dramas, documentaries and a touch of the Greek Weird Wave.

  • News

    Australian Film Company Village Roadshow to Start Suing Illegal Downloaders

    Not exactly a Dallas Buyers Club situation, but be warned.

  • News

    How to Turn Your Life Into a Feature Film with The Space Between's Ruth Borgobello

    Her somewhat autobiographical debut film is also the first Australian-Italian co-production.

  • News

    Five Must-See Films at the Antenna Documentary Film Festival 2016

    Love a good doco? We've whittled down 39 features to these five must-sees.

  • News

    All-Star Shootout Free Fire Leads Monster Fest's Latest 2016 Program Announcement

    The latest film from the director of High-Rise is being compared to The Raid — and there's more where that came from.

  • News

    Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind Is Being Turned Into A TV Show

    A small screen remake of the film no one can forget — even if your memory has been erased.

  • News

    What We Do in the Shadows Is Getting A TV Spinoff

    "Think Mulder & Scully but in a country where nothing happens."

  • News

    Free Things to Do in Melbourne Every Day of the Week

    Dog watching, art galleries and miniature towns – are the best things to do in Melbourne free?

  • News

    Monster Fest 2016 to Open With Faint-Inducing Horror Film

    If gory cinema makes you queasy, consider yourself warned.

  • News

    Someone Has Finally Invented Noise-Free Movie Munchies

    They're called Silent Snacks, of course.

  • News

    Five Must-See Films at the 2016 Czech and Slovak Film Festival of Australia

    Daytime horror flicks, '70s pulp and the Czech Republic's answer to Twin Peaks.

  • News

    British Film Festival Reveals High-Profile Sneak Peek At 2016 Lineup

    The October festival will bring Cannes' top film to Aussie screens.

  • News

    Five Must-See Films at the 2016 Lavazza Italian Film Festival

    Coming of age dramas, politically incorrect comedies and an Australian-Italian co-production.

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