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MIFF: Alphabet Lane is a confusing, beautiful mess
Alphabet Lane, James Litchfield's directorial feature film debut, premieres to lukewarm reception, Matthew Parkhill reviews. Alphabet...
Aug 145 min read


MIFF: Eddington
Layne Scotland reviews Eddington, Ari Aster's new flick premiering at MIFF. If you’ve ever opened Letterboxd, you know who Ari Aster is....
Aug 114 min read


Review: In The Heights
In The Heights takes Melbournians on a powerful journey abroad, Genevieve Spiteri and Louie Cina review.  A little slice of New York is...
Aug 93 min read


MIFF: International films tour Melbourne's cinemas
The 73rd Melbourne International Film Festival premieres with new Rose Byrne film , Matthew Parkhill reports. Attendees at the MIFF...
Aug 82 min read


When gleaming muscles hide a deadly truth
Gym influencers are rife on social media, with many depicting seemingly unattainable physiques and lifestyles __ with steroid use often the dangerous secret behind their muscled bodies.
Jul 295 min read


Glue, Globalism, and the Big Split in Australian Comics
Australia’s comic scene is splintered, retailers say, with distribution disruptions and changing audience tastes leaving little success...
Jul 204 min read


Why going green isn’t simple for some farmers
Farmers are on the frontlines of the climate crisis -- but taking action can be costly and complex.
Jul 176 min read


Review: Notting Hill
With Semester 2 just around the corner, why not relax with something cosy and cheesy? Alex de Paulis reviews Notting Hill, the 1999...
Jul 163 min read


Motion to criminalise homelessness chopped and repackaged, moves to community consultation
The City of Port Phillip Council has come under fire from homelessness safety advocates and local residents after a motion to criminalise...
Jul 152 min read


Lonely youth turn to social clubs for 'offline' connection
Data shows that Australian youth are becoming lonelier and struggling to connect with the world around them, turning to 'offline' social...
Jul 152 min read


Retro Review: Death in Brunswick (1990)
Everything old is new again, or so it seems. In Retro Review, our resident film buffs take a dive into a movie classic -- and tell us why...
Jul 144 min read


Out but unseen: queer life beyond the city
Beyond Australian cities, people feel the strain of living in communities where queer inclusion is limited.
Jul 136 min read
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