Day: 31 July 2025
Netflix’s Leanne is a wholesome reminder of the classic sitcom format
Earlier this year, Max Mutchnick and David Kohan brought a classic sensibility of the sitcoms of heyday to streamer Hulu (Disney+ here in Australia) with Mid Century Modern. The Will & Grace creators maintained a sense of nostalgia with the multi-camera format and live audience participation, whilst updating the humour to include a more modern…
Interview: Jason Momoa and the cast and creatives of Chief of War on connecting to their cultural heritage; “It’s a great moment for us that this is all owned and driven through a Hawaiian sense of agency.”
Performed by a predominantly Polynesian cast led by Jason Momoa, Chief of War follows the epic and unprecedented telling of the unification and colonization of Hawai‘i at the turn of the 18th century. An epic historical drama starring, written and executive produced by Momoa and co-created by Thomas Pa’a Sibbett, Chief of War is set…
Spotlight on TIFF: Christy, Tuner and Normal set to make their premieres at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival
The Toronto International Film Festival is fast approaching, and, as seems to be tradition with TIFF, the titles making their appearances on the schedule continue to be a spoil of riches. The AU Review will be on the ground this year covering the festival for another year, and today we’re looking at three spotlight titles…
Win a double in-season pass to the new horror film Weapons
Thanks to Warner Bros. Pictures Australia, we have 5 digital double in-season passes (Admit 2) to see the new horror film Weapons, from director Zach Cregger (Barbarian), in Australian theatres from August 7th, 2025. When all but one child from the same class mysteriously vanish on the same night at exactly the same time, a…
Exclusive Single Premiere: Part Paladin “Brave This World” ft. Mikaila Delgado (2025)
We’ve got an absolute banger for you today – the moving new single and video from Sydney based heavy artist Part Paladin, “Brave This World”, featuring Mikaila Delgado of Yours Truly. Yes, we are thrilled to be premiering it ahead of its release tomorrow. Part Paladin is the solo project of Sydney-based instrumentalist, vocalist, and…
