Filming 'The Odyssey' in Western Sahara raises ethical questions

24 Jul 2026 | By filming a story of exile and homecoming in Western Sahara, Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey ...  

From broadcast to binge — the changing culture of television

3 Jul 2026 | Streaming has made television more accessible than ever before, but in the age of binge-watching ...  

Fans get one more chance to be thrilled by Michael Jackson

19 Jun 2026 | Jaafar Jackson delivers an astonishing performance in a biopic that captures the King of Pop's ...  

'Melania': A documentary in search of a subject

22 May 2026 | Widely criticised as little more than a propaganda piece, ‘Melania’ is now streaming on Amazon ...  

'Inside the Rage Machine' exposes social media’s dangerous grip on democracy

8 May 2026 | A chilling documentary exposes how social media giants profit from outrage, misinformation and ...  

Project Hail Mary: When a book survives the jump to film

24 Apr 2026 | In an era where book-to-film adaptations are often met with scepticism, Project Hail Mary arrives ...  

An American fairytale: Donald J, the man who thought he could work miracles

28 Mar 2026 | In 1936, a year in which Hitler’s Nazi party was consolidating power in Germany,  British film ...  

Cancelled before the finale: Streaming giants betray with broken promises

20 Mar 2026 | In the streaming age, falling in love with a new series often means preparing for heartbreak.  

Two generations, one monster: The enduring power of Stranger Things

6 Feb 2026 | A love letter disguised as a horror series, Stranger Things became a rare cultural crossroads ...  

'Spinal Tap II' proves lightning can strike twice

26 Sep 2025 | Four decades after the original cult classic, Spinal Tap II proves the band can still turn it up ...  

Alec Baldwin’s ‘Rust’: When outlaws, shootings and actual laws collide

26 Aug 2025 | The legal and moral ramifications following the disturbingly prophetic shooting on set during ...  

VIDEO: The longest hour: 'From 3 to 4'

22 Aug 2025 | Independent Australia is proud to share a new creative work from founder David Donovan, accompa ...  

Game over: How 'The Last of Us' triggered a culture war

18 Jul 2025 | The second season of The Last of Us became ground zero for fandom toxicity, review bombs and the ...  

Superman takes aim at MAGA cult and saves the day for progressive cinema

11 Jul 2025 | James Gunn’s bold new reboot delivers action, heart and a sharp political edge, reminding us why ...