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When you think of epic tales that involve epic battles, terrifying monsters, intimidating gods and lessons to learn, it’s hard to go past what is considered to be the o.g. of stories, Homer&#…

A theatre pop-up in a former Sydney church has been accused of ‘offensive trade’. But if causing offence can lead to eviction, every artist is vulnerable

Leithal · Episode

When you sit down in a theater for a Steven Spielberg film, you inherently expect a certain level of cinematic magic. Over his decades-long career, Spielberg has shaped the very foundation of the m…

When the marketing for Scary Movie 6 boasted that “every line will be crossed,” we were ready for a return to the unapologetic, outrageous and gross out comedy that defined the early 20…

There is a line in the premiere episode of Russell T Davies’ staggering new drama Tip Toe that perfectly encapsulates the terrifying reality of existing in 2026: “I used to walk into a room a…

How Amanda Seyfried's Musical Eras shaped pop culture

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle runs incredibly well on the Nintendo Switch 2, bringing the blockbuster experience to a new platform.

In David Lowery’s latest A24 endeavour, the supernaturally laced musical thriller Mother Mary, we are thrust into the dizzying, darker edges of modern superstardom and artistic collaboration. It’s …

There is a particular kind of expectation that comes when a director revitalizes a dormant horror franchise with an absolute bloodbath. Following in the footsteps of Leigh Whannell’s recent, darker…

There is something genuinely refreshing about a film that knows exactly what it is and commits to it completely. You, Me & Tuscany does not arrive pretending to reinvent the wheel. It arrives w…

It’s nothing like Avatar! Here’s the thing about beavers, they don’t get nearly enough credit. They’re ecosystem engineers, nature’s most industrious architects, capab…

It’s been nearly 30 years since the first Scream movie reinvented the horror genre for a new generation. Under the masterful stewardship of famed director Wes Craven and screenwriter Kevin Wi…

This film is probably one of the most difficult things I have ever had to sit through. It’s rough and daring, it’s bold and bombastic, it’s messy and full of ambition, it is filmm…

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Mario Tennis Fever serves up a huge roster of playable characters along with multiple modes, making it the best Mario Tennis game yet.

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Zombies are a staple in horror films, and more particularly, Australian films with horror hits like Wyrmwood 1 and 2, The Red, Little Monsters, Black Sheep and Primal (just to name a few!) Aussie c…

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What a year! With so many franchises returning for final runs and new shows vying for our attention, it can be hard to stay on top of it all. This time of year can be a break from the world and all…

It’s been a MASSIVE year for movies and at the box office both locally and abroad. Instead of doing a “definitive list” of the Novastream top 10, our main movie writers have submi…

James Cameron is back for the third film in the Avatar series. The planet full of blue aliens called Pandora has been in the pop culture zeitgeist since it landed in cinemas back in 2009. The groun…

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A Nice Indian Boy offers a refreshing take on the rom-com genre, blending humor, cultural specificity, and queer representation. Focusing on Naveen, a sweet but awkward Indian-American man and his …

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