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Today's Forgotten Australian TV Play is SWAMP CREATURES, written by Alan Seymour, filmed by the ABC in 1960 to shut him up, basically
Forgotten Australian Television Plays: Swamp Creatures - FilmInk
An Alan Seymour effort from 1960 that was filmed to shut him up, basically.
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December 13, 2025 at 5:36 AM
Today's Forgotten Australian TV Play is SWAMP CREATURES, written by Alan Seymour, filmed by the ABC in 1960 to shut him up, basically
David or Goliath?
Biblical musical animation David, reviewed by Cain Noble-Davies
David is in cinemas this coming Thursday, 18 December.
Biblical musical animation David, reviewed by Cain Noble-Davies
David is in cinemas this coming Thursday, 18 December.
David - FilmInk
… more a scattershot of pebbles than a well-aimed stone …
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December 13, 2025 at 3:07 AM
David or Goliath?
Biblical musical animation David, reviewed by Cain Noble-Davies
David is in cinemas this coming Thursday, 18 December.
Biblical musical animation David, reviewed by Cain Noble-Davies
David is in cinemas this coming Thursday, 18 December.
Sydney Sweeney transforms in David Michod's CHRISTY, reviewed by Cain Noble-Davies
Christy is in cinemas 8 Jan
Christy is in cinemas 8 Jan
Christy - FilmInk
… hits the sweet spot not just as a properly effective sports flick, but as a cutting statement on the damage inflicted by heteronormative force.
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December 13, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Sydney Sweeney transforms in David Michod's CHRISTY, reviewed by Cain Noble-Davies
Christy is in cinemas 8 Jan
Christy is in cinemas 8 Jan
Filmmaker Helena Marrion-Cole writes about Peter Chambers and their short film I Choose Happiness, the winner of the Audience Choice award at the Focus on Ability Short Film Festival
I Choose Happiness: Making a Film About Courage, Comedy, and Choosing Joy in the Face of MND - FilmInk
When Melbourne man Peter Chambers was diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND) in 2020, he made a decision that would shape the rest of his life: he would choose happiness, no matter what the illnes...
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December 13, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Filmmaker Helena Marrion-Cole writes about Peter Chambers and their short film I Choose Happiness, the winner of the Audience Choice award at the Focus on Ability Short Film Festival
"... a film with contemplative charm that deserves to be seen."
The History of Sound reviewed by Julian Wood
The History of Sound is in cinemas Thursday 18 December
The History of Sound reviewed by Julian Wood
The History of Sound is in cinemas Thursday 18 December
The History of Sound - FilmInk
The strength of the film is the sensitive playing between Mescal and O’Connor.
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December 12, 2025 at 5:08 AM
"... a film with contemplative charm that deserves to be seen."
The History of Sound reviewed by Julian Wood
The History of Sound is in cinemas Thursday 18 December
The History of Sound reviewed by Julian Wood
The History of Sound is in cinemas Thursday 18 December
Disability advocate and popular YouTuber Shane Hryhorac premieres Screen Australia supported series Wheel Around the World: Taiwan, and takes us right through the genesis and development of this fascinating project, and up to where he’d like to see it go next…
Shane Hryhorac: On The Move With Wheel Around The World - FilmInk
Disability advocate and popular YouTuber Shane Hryhorac drops the latest instalment of his Wheel Around the World web series (which details the joys and challenges of travelling in a wheelchair) with ...
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December 12, 2025 at 3:56 AM
Disability advocate and popular YouTuber Shane Hryhorac premieres Screen Australia supported series Wheel Around the World: Taiwan, and takes us right through the genesis and development of this fascinating project, and up to where he’d like to see it go next…
"... a film made with sincerity rather than ambition — and that sincerity becomes its greatest strength.
Kate Winslet's directorial debut, Christmas film GOODBYE JUNE, reviewed by Nataliia Serebriakova
Kate Winslet's directorial debut, Christmas film GOODBYE JUNE, reviewed by Nataliia Serebriakova
Goodbye June - FilmInk
... adiates warmth, emotional clarity, and genuine compassion.
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December 12, 2025 at 1:57 AM
"... a film made with sincerity rather than ambition — and that sincerity becomes its greatest strength.
Kate Winslet's directorial debut, Christmas film GOODBYE JUNE, reviewed by Nataliia Serebriakova
Kate Winslet's directorial debut, Christmas film GOODBYE JUNE, reviewed by Nataliia Serebriakova
Truth. Justice. Aussie Aussie Aussie.
First look at Supergirl
First look at Supergirl
Trailer: Supergirl - FilmInk
Truth. Justice. Aussie Aussie Aussie. Milly Alcock as Kara Zor-El aka Supergirl, whilst Craig Gillespie directs! Weird how the latter gets a credit in this first trailer for the film, as does actress ...
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December 12, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Truth. Justice. Aussie Aussie Aussie.
First look at Supergirl
First look at Supergirl
The History of Sound is our December movie of the month, with every member of our movie club receiving a double pass to Oliver Hermanus' wonderful film starring Josh O'Connor and Paul Mescal.
In cinemas December 18
In cinemas December 18
Movie of the Month: The History of Sound - FilmInk
Starring Paul Mescal and Josh O'Connor, and from director Oliver Hermanus (Living), The History of Sound sweeps you away through your eyes, ears and heart, and is bound to be your new favourite film o...
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December 12, 2025 at 12:40 AM
The History of Sound is our December movie of the month, with every member of our movie club receiving a double pass to Oliver Hermanus' wonderful film starring Josh O'Connor and Paul Mescal.
In cinemas December 18
In cinemas December 18
This week's salute to the work of creatives who have never truly received the credit that they deserve: writer, producer, director Ed Hunt, who helmed Bloody Birthday, Plague, UFOs Are Real, Alien Warrior and Halloween Hell
Unsung Auteurs: Ed Hunt - FilmInk
FilmInk salutes the work of creatives who have never truly received the credit that they deserve. In this installment: writer, producer, director Ed Hunt, who helmed Bloody Birthday, Plague, UFOs Are ...
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December 12, 2025 at 12:20 AM
This week's salute to the work of creatives who have never truly received the credit that they deserve: writer, producer, director Ed Hunt, who helmed Bloody Birthday, Plague, UFOs Are Real, Alien Warrior and Halloween Hell
Six Seven...
SIX: The Musical Live! reviewed by Cain Noble-Davies
In cinemas January
SIX: The Musical Live! reviewed by Cain Noble-Davies
In cinemas January
SIX: The Musical Live! - FilmInk
… a fun and occasionally traumatic frolic through the story of six slain queens who slay.
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December 11, 2025 at 6:07 AM
Six Seven...
SIX: The Musical Live! reviewed by Cain Noble-Davies
In cinemas January
SIX: The Musical Live! reviewed by Cain Noble-Davies
In cinemas January
James Cameron and Billie Eilish co-direct Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard And Soft: The Tour (Live In 3D)
Trailer: Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard And Soft: The Tour (Live In 3D) - FilmInk
Trailer: Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard And Soft: The Tour (Live In 3D) - News
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December 11, 2025 at 4:55 AM
James Cameron and Billie Eilish co-direct Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard And Soft: The Tour (Live In 3D)
Hubba Hubba
Trailer for EPiC: Elvis Presley In Concert, Baz Luhrmann’s stylish assemblage of stunning material culled from 59 hours of recently unearthed and previously unseen footage of Elvis Presley in concert
Trailer for EPiC: Elvis Presley In Concert, Baz Luhrmann’s stylish assemblage of stunning material culled from 59 hours of recently unearthed and previously unseen footage of Elvis Presley in concert
Trailer: EPiC: Elvis Presley In Concert - FilmInk
Trailer: EPiC: Elvis Presley In Concert - News
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December 11, 2025 at 3:57 AM
Hubba Hubba
Trailer for EPiC: Elvis Presley In Concert, Baz Luhrmann’s stylish assemblage of stunning material culled from 59 hours of recently unearthed and previously unseen footage of Elvis Presley in concert
Trailer for EPiC: Elvis Presley In Concert, Baz Luhrmann’s stylish assemblage of stunning material culled from 59 hours of recently unearthed and previously unseen footage of Elvis Presley in concert
This week's forgotten made-for-TV movie: 1979 drama The Cracker Factory, starring Natalie Wood, Perry King, Shelley Long and Juliet Mills
Vintage Telemovie Of The Week: The Cracker Factory (1979) - FilmInk
Vintage Telemovie Of The Week: The Cracker Factory (1979) - Features
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December 11, 2025 at 1:43 AM
This week's forgotten made-for-TV movie: 1979 drama The Cracker Factory, starring Natalie Wood, Perry King, Shelley Long and Juliet Mills
James L. Brooks' ELLA MCCAY reviewed by Cain Noble-Davies
Ella McCay is in cinemas now
Ella McCay is in cinemas now
Ella McCay - FilmInk
… a solid pick-me-up flick.
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December 11, 2025 at 12:32 AM
James L. Brooks' ELLA MCCAY reviewed by Cain Noble-Davies
Ella McCay is in cinemas now
Ella McCay is in cinemas now
A strong showing by Australian film at next year's Sundance Film Festival, including Sentient, the directorial debut by Tony Jones.
2026 Sundance Film Festival Announces Feature Film and Episodic Program - FilmInk
2026 Sundance Film Festival Unveils 97 Projects Selected for the Feature Film and Episodic Program In-Person and Online Ticket Packages and Passes Currently on Sale; Individual Tickets on Sale Startin...
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December 10, 2025 at 10:07 PM
A strong showing by Australian film at next year's Sundance Film Festival, including Sentient, the directorial debut by Tony Jones.
Jim Jarmusch's Father Mother Sister Brother reviewed by Nataliia Serebriakova
Father Mother Sister Brother - FilmInk
… quite literally the old, familiar Jarmusch that audiences remember from the 1990s.
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December 10, 2025 at 3:57 AM
Jim Jarmusch's Father Mother Sister Brother reviewed by Nataliia Serebriakova
You know how Australia always steals and claims Kiwi talent as their own? Well, looky here, Judy Davis, Jacki Weaver and Miriam Margolyes (Australian via UK) star in road movie HOLY DAYS, an adaptation of beloved novel by acclaimed New Zealand author Dame Joy Cowley
Trailer: Holy Days - FilmInk
You know how Australia always steals and claims Kiwi talent as their own? Well, looky here, Judy Davis, Jacki Weaver and Miriam Margolyes (Australian via UK) star in this road movie comedic drama, wri...
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December 10, 2025 at 1:23 AM
You know how Australia always steals and claims Kiwi talent as their own? Well, looky here, Judy Davis, Jacki Weaver and Miriam Margolyes (Australian via UK) star in road movie HOLY DAYS, an adaptation of beloved novel by acclaimed New Zealand author Dame Joy Cowley
Oooh, topical!
You love ’em, he hates ’em! The Butcher carves up your favourite films, and this week, he applies his sharpened cleaver to Paul Thomas Anderson’s 2007 drama There Will Be Blood
You love ’em, he hates ’em! The Butcher carves up your favourite films, and this week, he applies his sharpened cleaver to Paul Thomas Anderson’s 2007 drama There Will Be Blood
The Butcher…Carves Up…There Will Be Blood!!! - FilmInk
The Butcher…Carves Up…There Will Be Blood!!! - Features
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December 9, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Oooh, topical!
You love ’em, he hates ’em! The Butcher carves up your favourite films, and this week, he applies his sharpened cleaver to Paul Thomas Anderson’s 2007 drama There Will Be Blood
You love ’em, he hates ’em! The Butcher carves up your favourite films, and this week, he applies his sharpened cleaver to Paul Thomas Anderson’s 2007 drama There Will Be Blood
Can SKATE STORY live up to the high standards or skating games of yore?
Read on to find out what Anthony O'Connor reckons
Read on to find out what Anthony O'Connor reckons
Skate Story - FilmInk
… an inventive, visually distinct and highly original wrinkle to the skate genre.
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December 9, 2025 at 6:16 AM
Can SKATE STORY live up to the high standards or skating games of yore?
Read on to find out what Anthony O'Connor reckons
Read on to find out what Anthony O'Connor reckons
Sugoi Co are bringing 3 of director Mamoru Hosoda's classic films in 4k remastered prints, back to cinemas for 1 week from January 15
Sugoi Co Acquires 3 Catalogue Films of Director Mamoru Hosoda - FilmInk
Sugoi Co Acquires 3 Catalogue Films of Renowned, Oscar® Nominated Director Mamoru HosodaTHE DEAL INCLUDES:The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (2006)Summer Wars (2009)Wolf Children (2012)
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December 9, 2025 at 5:54 AM
Sugoi Co are bringing 3 of director Mamoru Hosoda's classic films in 4k remastered prints, back to cinemas for 1 week from January 15
Forgotten Australian Films series continues with In the Wake of the Bounty, Charles Chauvel's 1933 movie that introduced Errol Flynn
Forgotten Australian Films: In the Wake of the Bounty - FilmInk
The 1933 movie that introduced Errol Flynn
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December 9, 2025 at 4:32 AM
Forgotten Australian Films series continues with In the Wake of the Bounty, Charles Chauvel's 1933 movie that introduced Errol Flynn
British writer/director Rowan Athale is forevermore indebted to Rocky icon Sylvester Stallone for helping him realise his own dreams of making a boxing film, culminating in his drama Giant about ’90s British boxing icon “Prince” Naseem Hamed
Rowan Athale Can’t Sing or Dance - FilmInk
British writer/director Rowan Athale is forevermore indebted to Rocky icon Sylvester Stallone for helping him realise his own dreams of making a boxing film, culminating in his drama Giant about ’90s ...
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December 9, 2025 at 3:51 AM
British writer/director Rowan Athale is forevermore indebted to Rocky icon Sylvester Stallone for helping him realise his own dreams of making a boxing film, culminating in his drama Giant about ’90s British boxing icon “Prince” Naseem Hamed
Finally! Rebel Wilson's THE DEB
Trailer: The Deb - FilmInk
After premiering at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival, Rebel Wilson's directorial debut is finally set for release in 2026. Looks fun!
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December 9, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Finally! Rebel Wilson's THE DEB
To soak or not to soak....
Pauline Adamek reviews THE GOLDEN SPURTLE, in cinemas Thursday
Pauline Adamek reviews THE GOLDEN SPURTLE, in cinemas Thursday
The Golden Spurtle - FilmInk
… has an undeniable warmth; its humour is mild, its sincerity unpretentious.
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December 8, 2025 at 11:29 PM
To soak or not to soak....
Pauline Adamek reviews THE GOLDEN SPURTLE, in cinemas Thursday
Pauline Adamek reviews THE GOLDEN SPURTLE, in cinemas Thursday