Tim Burton’s second take at the Caped Crusader passed by as an underappreciated gothic follow-up to its predecessor. Now, it’s a cult classic and remains one of the most praised Batman films--a Christmas movie? Connor Murphy Reviews. It’s an annual tradition to bring on the holidays with a Christmas movie. In a long recurring debate, some argue that there is no better selection in Christmas movies than one that tells the story of one man’s struggle to bring his family togethe

Each year at Swinburne, the students of unit MDA20007 - Screen Franchising and Innovation - transform the Junction study space into a sea of colourful posters and unique ideas as they present their final major assessment piece. Louie Cina and Sarah Rose reports. The project is designed to prepare them for an exciting career in the industry and expose them to the intricacies of establishing a successful transmedia franchise such as the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) or Docto

Need a break from the doom and gloom? Catch Pesto the King penguin these holidays before he loses all of his cuddly fluff. Matthew Parkhill reports. Pesto the penguin, the record-breaking viral sensation at Melbourne’s Sea Life Aquarium, has hit his teenage years and is losing his iconic brown fluff. The baby King penguin who stole Tiktok’s attention will lose his coat over the next two weeks. With drapes of yellow feathers around his neck like his parents, of whom he weighs

Swinburne students had the opportunity to assist ABC Melbourne Drive Radio with their U.S election day broadcast, live from the American Chamber of Commerce's Hawthorn Hotel watch party. Louie Cina, Sarah Rose and Matthew Parkhill report from amongst the crowd. Whilst the race was all but certain, hope lingered still in the Harris and Walz camp after the final polls closed on the East coast. The count had slowed over midnight in America, with only two swing states–Nevada and

Melbourne has held some of the biggest protests in the city’s history -- but activists fear a police and government crackdown threatens the

Experts are calling for mandatory mental health first aid training in primary and secondary schools.

A proposed "AirBnb tax" is a challenge in Victorian towns balancing tourism and housing needs,

Fleur Bainger, a freelance journalist, and former ABC rural reporter, has carved a unique path in journalism

Packed venues and the sweaty band rooms of Melbourne’s thriving live music scene mask a quieter reality for many of its performers. 

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 it worked then, and whether it still works now. In light of its long-awaited sequel, Anna Solome takes on the grungy, kooky Beetlejuice, by Tim Burton. The Movie Beetlejuice (1988) is Tim Burton’s sophomore feature film exploring the land of the living and the dead. The spooky film has earned critical acclaim over the years becoming a cult

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 it worked then, and whether it still works now. This week, Meg McPake takes us back to simpler, more absurd times with What's Up, Doc? Whatever happened to screwball comedy? Once a staple of Hollywood's Golden Age, this genre has largely faded into obscurity. Yet, Peter Bogdanovich’s 1972 gem What's Up, Doc? stands as a brilliant tribute t

In a world of regurgitated runaway sequels, Alien: Romulus comes as a breath of fresh air to a franchise otherwise suffering from repetitive and uninspired ideas.  Alex De Paulis Reviews Alien: Romulus , the newest addition to the renowned Alien franchise by Uruguayan horror and thriller director Fede Alvarez is another great entry into both Alvarez’s filmography and the Alien franchise. Alvarez is most known for the sleeper hit Don’t Breathe   (2016),  a horror movie that is