• News

    The Italian Film Festival's Packed 2021 Program Is Here to Make You Crave European Getaways

    This year's festival will tour a 26-movie lineup of new and classic dramas, thrillers, comedies and documentaries around Australia from October to December.

  • Guide

    Five Instantly Gripping True-Crime Documentaries That You Won't Be Able to Turn Off

    Truth really is stranger than fiction, as these twisty real-life tales show — and you can stream them all.

  • News

    'Moulin Rouge!' Just Became the First Australian-Produced Show to Win the Tony for Best Musical

    The hit Broadway version of Baz Luhrmann's beloved movie musical won ten awards from its 14 nominations.

  • News

    Victoria's 167-Year-Old Theatre Royal Castlemaine Has Just Launched Its Own Film Streaming Service

    The regional venue is now streaming a curated lineup of movies to audiences Australia-wide, including 'A Quiet Place Part II', 'Parasite' and 'Donnie Darko'.

  • News

    Bill Bailey Has Postponed His Australian Tour Until the End of 2022

    The beloved British comedian was set to tour the country this October and November, but has delayed his plans until next year instead.

  • News

    'The Crown' Won't Unveil Its Fifth Season of Royal Dramas Until November 2022

    When the Netflix drama returns, Imelda Staunton will play the Queen — and Australian actor Elizabeth Debicki will play Princess Diana.

Latest Guides
  • News

    'Jagged Little Pill the Musical' Is Bringing Its Alanis Morissette Soundtrack to Australia This December

    Based on Alanis Morissette's back catalogue, the 15-time Tony Award-nominee will still head to Sydney this year after postponing its original September launch due to lockdown.

  • News

    Another Teaser for 'Stranger Things' Season Four Has Dropped If You Just Can't Wait Until 2022

    The latest sneak peek at the Netflix series' long-awaited fourth season steps inside a haunted house.

  • News

    New HBO Miniseries 'Scenes From a Marriage' Is Raw, Riveting and Filled with Must-Watch Performances

    Oscar Isaac and Jessica Chastain are exceptional in this five-part series, which follows a couple’s fraying relationship over several years.

  • News

    Netflix Is Officially Bringing Back 'Tiger King' for a Second Series Before 2021 Is Out

    The streaming platform has just announced its next batch of true-crime titles to look forward to.

  • News

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

    Including Hugh Jackman doing sci-fi, a supervillain caper, a fantastic music documentary and a Cannes award-winner.

  • News

    'Empty Chairs At Empty Tables' Is a Portrait Series Capturing Melbourne's Hospitality Industry in Hibernation

    The photographs and film feature much-loved local chefs and venue owners, including Guy Grossi and Karen Martini.

Latest Places
  • News

    Kristen Stewart Struggles with Royal Life in the Full Trailer for Princess Diana Drama 'Spencer'

    The 'Happiest Season' star transforms into the people's princess in this 1991-set drama, which is directed by 'Jackie' filmmaker Pablo Larraín.

  • News

    Lido on the Roof and Cameo Outdoor Cinema Have Announced Their Late-October Reopening Lineups

    The two openair cinemas will welcome back movie buffs with sessions of 'Zola', 'Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings' and Halloween showings of 'Candyman'.

  • News

    Netflix Has Acquired All of Roald Dahl's Books So That's What You'll Be Streaming for Years to Come

    The big friendly giant of the streaming world has found itself a golden ticket.

  • News

    Dev Patel's Medieval Thriller 'The Green Knight' Will Hit Amazon Prime Video in Australia in October

    Patel swings an axe, messes with Arthurian legend and takes on a 14th-century tale in this eagerly awaited fantasy-adventure flick.

Latest Events
  • 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

    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.

  • Event

    Mud Crab Special at Spice Temple

    Wednesday, May 1 - Friday, May 31, 2024

    Spice Temple, Southbank

    This coveted mud crab special is making its long-awaited seasonal return to the Southbank restaurant's menu — but only for a limited time.

  • Event

    Bottomless Dumplings at Dimmy Su

    Friday, May 10 - Wednesday, July 31, 2024

    Welcome to Brunswick, Brunswick

    Close out the work day with all-you-can-eat dumplings for less than $30.

  • Event

    Monster

    Thursday, May 9 - Wednesday, May 29, 2024

    Select cinemas in Melbourne, Various locations

    Hirokazu Kore-eda's first Japanese film since 'Shoplifters' is yet another of the great director's deeply empathetic masterpieces.

  • News

    'Hamilton' Will Resume Its Sydney Season in October Before Moving to Melbourne Next March

    After closing during lockdown, the Tony-winning Broadway musical smash will welcome audiences back into the room where it happens.

  • News

    Seven 2021 Emmy-Winning TV Shows (and One Stage-to-Streaming Special) You Should Watch Immediately

    Including a kind-hearted sitcom favourite, a phenomenal Kate Winslet-starring miniseries and the filmed version of 'Hamilton'.

  • News

    HBO Has Dropped the Release Date and Insult-Slinging Full Trailer for 'Succession' Season Three

    Alexander Skarsgård and Adrien Brody join the Roy family chaos in the acclaimed drama's third season.

  • News

    Play-at-Home Series 'Isklander' Is Bringing Its Film, Game and Escape Room Experience Down Under

    This online thriller is part interactive movie, part puzzle game and part scavenger hunt — and you and your mates can play along together from your respective homes.

  • News

    The First Trailer for Guillermo del Toro's 'Nightmare Alley' Spins Up Psychological Thrills in a Carnival

    Bradley Cooper plays a carnival worker, starring alongside Cate Blanchett, Willem Dafoe, Toni Collette and Rooney Mara.

  • News

    Steven Spielberg's Big-Screen 'West Side Story' Remake Has Just Dropped Its Full Trailer

    The hit musical is bringing its 'Romeo and Juliet'-inspired love story — and its Jets versus Sharks rivalry — back to the silver screen.

  • News

    Delightful Disney+ Crime Comedy 'Only Murders in the Building' Is Set to Return for a Second Season

    One of this year's best surprises, the series follows NYC neighbours who start a 'Serial'-style podcast when someone in their building turns up dead.

  • News

    Three Huge Tour Promoters Are Giving Vaxxed Aussies Free Tickets to All Their Big 2022 Shows

    Had both your COVID-19 jabs? You can go in the running to win a 'Vaxstage Pass' that'll give you two tickets to Live Nation, Frontier Touring and TEG's 2022 arena and stadium shows.

  • News

    The First Trailer for Marvel's New 'Hawkeye' Series Combines Superheroes and Christmas Hijinks

    When it hits Disney+ in November, it'll mark the fourth new TV series about Marvel Cinematic Universe characters in 2021.

  • News

    A Heap of Already-Delayed Movies Have Postponed Their Australian Releases Due to Lockdowns

    Been waiting for 'No Time to Die', 'Dune', 'The French Dispatch', 'Halloween Kills' and 'Ghostbusters: Afterlife'? You'll be waiting a bit longer.

  • News

    The Full Trailer for 'Dexter: New Blood' Resurrects Familiar Faces and Fleshes Out Dexter's New Life

    The serial killer and blood-splatter expert isn't the only recognisable character returning in this new ten-episode limited series.

  • News

    Seven Sublime and Surreal Films to Stream During the 2021 Sydney Underground Film Festival

    Spend more than a fortnight streaming exceptional music documentaries, out-there comedies and compelling dramas as Sydney's wildest film fest goes virtual.

  • News

    The Cars From 'Mad Max: Fury Road' Are Up for Auction If You Need a Shiny and Chrome New Ride

    Fancy cruising around in the Doof Wagon, the War Rig, the Pole Car or the Fire Car? They're among the 13 vehicles from 'Fury Road' that are going under the hammer.

  • News

    'RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under' Will Return Next Year for a Second Season of Sashaying

    After Kita Mean took out the first season earlier this year, the Aussie version of the series will be back in 2022 with a new batch of drag queens.

  • News

    The First Trailer for 'The Matrix Resurrections' Is Here to Make You Go "Whoa"

    Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss jump back down the rabbit hole in the long-awaited fourth live-action film in the hit sci-fi franchise.

  • News

    The Latest Trailer for 'The Many Saints of Newark' Is a Must-See for Fans of 'The Sopranos'

    Fourteen years after the acclaimed HBO series came to an end, creator David Chase has penned this big-screen prequel.

  • News

    Edgar Wright's Eerie New 60s-Set Thriller 'Last Night in Soho' Has Just Dropped Its Full Trailer

    It's the 'Baby Driver' filmmaker's second new film this year, after documentary 'The Sparks Brothers'.

  • News

    Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence Try to Stop a Comet in Netflix's 'Don't Look Up' Trailer

    The star-studded new Netflix film also features Timothée Chalamet, Cate Blanchett, Meryl Streep, Ariana Grande and Kid Cudi.

  • News

    A Heap of Animated Films You Can Stream Right Now for a Huge Dose of Nostalgia

    Pull on your comfiest outfit, pop plenty of corn and prepare for a marathon of 'Wall-E', 'The Land Before Time', Studio Ghibli hits and Disney favourites.

  • News

    'Y: The Last Man' Is Finally Bringing Its Page-to-Screen Dystopian Thrills to Your Streaming Queue

    Based on the graphic novel of the same name, the series steps into a post-apocalyptic future where an eerie illness has wiped out everyone with a Y chromosome.

  • News

    'Round the Twist' Is the Latest Aussie Classic That's Being Turned Into a Stage Musical

    Have you ever, ever felt like seeing an all-singing version of this childhood favourite?

  • News

    Snoop Dogg Is Dropping His Arena Tour Into Australia in 2022

    The hip hop icon will play stadium shows in Perth, Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.

  • News

    'Kevin Can F**k Himself' Is the New Must-See Series Twisting Toxic Sitcom Tropes Into a Savvy Satire

    'Schitt's Creek' star Annie Murphy plays an unhappy woman who decides to dismantle her stereotypical sitcom life — and get rid of her manchild husband — in order to finally put herself first.

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