Film & TV

British actress Pearl Mackie has been revealed as the latest companion to enter the TARDIS in an exclusive clip released by the BBC overnight. Set to join Peter Capaldi in the 2017 of Doctor Who, the Brixton native’s character is named ‘Bill’ and looks to be a fresh and inquisitive companion to Capaldi’s Time Lord. Mackie, a relative…

Warcraft director Duncan Jones and actor Robert Kazinsky who portrays Orgrim Doomhammer in the film appeared at gaming convention PAX East today in Boston for a panel entitled “Warcraft: A look inside the upcoming cinematic adventure.” The panel was broadcast live on Twitch and offered new insights into the upcoming fantasy film, due to hit…

From the sounds of it, Iron Man is set to appear Sony’s upcoming Spider-Man: Homecoming. Variety is reporting that following the his appearance alongside Tom Holland in the upcoming Captain America: Civil War, Robert Downey Jr.‘s Tony Stark will be appearing in the next Spider-Man movie. Spider-Man: Homecoming is set to be directed by Jon Watts, with…

Biographical films, especially ones that revolve around triumphs of the human spirit, can range from the truly inspirational The Pursuit of Happiness to award-bait films like the dull and manipulative The Blind Side to unmitigated disasters like the agonizing Patch Adams. However, very few of those films show the comedic side of life and this is where Eddie the Eagle…

For comic fans of the Mark Millar‘s original Civil War comics, the release of Marvel’s latest superhero film has been a a long time coming. The release of Captain America: Civil War is closer than ever and there’s never been a better time to marathon Marvel’s best as an appetizer to the new film. Iron Man…

Over the last week or so, Gearbox’s newest IP (the first since 2009’s Borderlands) Battleborn was in beta offering a glimpse into its various modes and characters.

From Writer and Director Jeff Nichols, an emerging American auteur who has already slammed two home runs with the brilliant Take Shelter (2011) and the film which arguably reignited Matthew McConoughey’s career, Mud (2012), comes his most ambitious film to date – Midnight Special, which opens in Australian cinemas today. In Midnight Special – which…

Essential Independents: American Cinema, Now announced its debut program this week, in conjunction with Palace Cinemas. Screening in May the two-week festival will showcase the past present and future of American cinema, featuring a diverse program of films including feature-length works, documentaries and a retrospective on first films from a number of renowned independent filmmakers….

2016 is shaping up to be a great year for Westerns that start with ‘the’ and end in a number of gun-slinging bros. Following Quentin Tarantino‘s latest meticulously-curated bloodbath, The Hateful Eight, and Netflix’s Adam Sandler vehicle, The Ridiculous Six, comes The Magnificent Seven. Based off John Sturges‘s 1960’s classic of the same name, The…

The Sydney Film festival today announced it will open its 63rd year with the World Premiere of Goldstone. From acclaimed Indigenous writer/director Ivan Sen, Goldstone is a stylish and intelligent outback noir that sees Aaron Pederson reprise his role as troubled Indigenous detective Jay Swan. Pederson first appeared as Jay Swan in Sen’s Mystery Road, which opened…

Matt Damon is set to reprise is role as the famous spy in the upcoming Jason Bourne, which got a new trailer today. Universal have been teasing the film for a while now and this is the first fully-featured look at the film, which looks every bit as fast-paced and vicious as its predecessors. Watch the…

Sydney’s Golden Age Cinema and Bar will showcase the cult-classic work of Charlie Kaufman next week to celebrate the release of his stop-motion animated feature, Anomalisa. Written and co-directed by Kaufman, Anomalisa, follows Michael Stone (voiced by David Thewlis) a motivational speaker on customer service techniques who sees everyone around him, including his wife and…

Television meets Twitter in the new show Tweet the Beat, a collaboration between [V] HITS and Twitter Australia, which is set to launch on Monday May 16. The show will run from 4pm – 5pm on Foxtel every weekday, and offers a platform for viewers to tweet about their favourite music, and the best tweets…

A new trailer has been released for the crime-thriller The Infiltrator, based on the autobiography of the same name by Robert Mazur. Bryan Cranston stars as a DEA agent who goes undercover in Pablo Escobar’s notorious cartel. Diane Kruger plays alongside Cranston as Kathy Ertz, an inexperienced agent who poses as Cranston’s fiancée. From the…

The teaser trailer for the thriller The Girl on the Train, adapted from Paula Hawkins’ novel of the same name, features plenty of mystery and intrigue. The film stars Emily Blunt as Rachel, who is apparently the last person to see Jess (played by Haley Bennett) alive. Rachel’s initial account is called into question, as she admits to…

Straight out of the award-winning Spotlight, Michael Keaton is set to take on the role of the mastermind behind fast-food franchise McDonalds in The Founder. A new trailer for the drama film was released today, showcasing some of what Keaton’s performance will offer in the final. Tonally, it looks a little bit in line with films like The…

Given both our own and the upcoming American elections, Our Brand is Crisis feels maybe a little too topical for its own good. Based on the documentary of the same name, the film follows Jane (Sandra Bullock), a talented political strategist who is coaxed out of early-retirement to help revive the election hopes of a Bolivian presidential candidate…

These final three episodes of Better Call Saul‘s second season feel like they leave the series at a fascinating crossroads. In spite of the bold proclamation that ended the first season, Jimmy McGill’s evolution into Saul Goodman isn’t anywhere near that clear-cut. This season has seen him start to become Saul – one choice at a time…

This Friday, April 22nd, Sydney’s Event Cinemas is holding a special screening of the 1968 classic Planet of the Apes as part of their In the House series (you can win tickets HERE!). In anticipation of the screening, we’re looking back at the film to bring you some of our favourite trivia about the film……

The second Warcraft movie trailer has been released online, giving us a new glimpse at the anticipated fantasy epic. It begins with a very cool visual of Durotan, and you can check it out below. The official synopsis for Warcraft: The Beginning,  which opens in Australia on June 16, is as follows: From Legendary Pictures and Universal Pictures…

Based on the best selling book series, Big Stone Gap follows self-proclaimed spinster Ave Maria Mulligan, who at the age of 40 has decided happiness is for other people. That is, until a long-buried family secret throws her quiet life spectacularly off course. With an all-star cast featuring Ashley Judd, Patrick Wilson, Whoopi Goldberg, Anthony…

Two-time Emmy-nominated Creator Tim Kring, who imagined the critically acclaimed global phenomenon Heroes, heads this epic reboot of the world where extraordinary powers up the ante in the eternal battle of good and evil. Starring a strong new cast led by Zachary Levi (Chuck), Robbie Kay (Once Upon a Time) and Ryan Guzman (The Boy…

A Tricky Treat is a short film. Like, 3 minute type of short. But that only means that you should free up 3 minutes to watch it because it nails everything it sets out to do. Written by Kamal John Iskander and directed by short film veteran Patricia Chica, A Tricky Treat subverts what we’ve…

With the first seasoning coming to an end last Sunday, HBO has announced the immediate release of their series, VINYL, at the cost of $25.99 (SD) and $30.99 (HD) and to be sold through digital retailers Google Play, iTunes, FetchTV, Sony and Xbox. The digital download will also contain bonus features, including a twenty-one minute…

After the original Jurassic World rejuvenated dinophiles and series fans everywhere, director Colin Trevorrow has passed the torch to the talented J.A Bayona. The Spanish native is holding on to a solid resume, having been at the helm of The Impossible (Ewan McGregor, Naomi Watts) and worked alongside Guillermo Del Toro in The Orphanage. It’s…

In a ploy to further explore new media and interactive content, Twitter has partnered with Screen Australia to bring new elements of audience engagement to ABC3’s latest drama Tomorrow When the War Began. The series is to be the first of four national dramas that will be produced as a part of the partnership, with…

One of the reasons behind the enduring popularity of science fiction is that it’s a genre with plenty for both big blockbusters like Star Wars or Star Trek and smaller, more thoughtful films like the upcoming Midnight Special. In anticipation of Jeff Nichols‘ upcoming film, we thought we’d compile a collection of indie science fiction films that fans…

Season 5 of Girls sees the show take more risks than ever before and, when all is said and done, it feels like the show comes out a little more mature – as do its characters. Season 5 picks up a few months after 4, with Hannah (Lena Dunham) having moved on from her relationship with Adam (Adam Driver)…

Hello Folks, We have a new #1. Outscoring The Huntsman Winter’s War in first place is The Jungle Book. Hitting the $290 million mark  around the globe, critics are responding very well to the film. Stellar casting and visually impressive landscapes have put Disney on top again. As for Melissa McCarthy’s The Boss, well, that came in at second place with a…

Jennifer Peedom‘s  documentary Sherpa: Trouble on Everest has won  an Audience Award at Perth’s International Arts Festival. Jennifer Peedom said: “I’m thrilled that Sherpa has been so incredibly well received by audiences at the Perth International Arts Festival. It’s validating to know that the film is connecting with the Australian audience so well and this audience award is…