Cinema
This bonkers film about killer unicorns is less far-fetched than you’d think
Death of a Unicorn is inspired by real-life artworks that still perplex art historians to this day.
- Nell Geraets
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The mother in this film is so awful she couldn’t be anything but real
Director Matthias Glasner turns his bleak upbringing into an award-winning – and unexpectedly funny – film.
- Stephanie Bunbury
A game of chicken (jockey): Melbourne cinemas embrace Minecraft mayhem
Theatres were prepared for the phenomenon when it arrived in Australia last week, even buying industrial vacuums to clean after each screening.
- Alexander Darling
Gene Hackman’s home infested with rats carrying disease that killed wife
The Oscar-winning actor and his wife died within a week of each other in February. Their bodies weren’t found for almost a fortnight.
- Daniel Bates
Chicken jockey! Why Minecraft movie sessions are total chaos
Screenings of the video game adaptation are being met with such extreme excitment that warnings are being issued and police have been called.
- Nell Geraets
This major visual effects studio is bringing Australia’s best talent home
Weta FX is officially setting up base in Melbourne, further strengthening the country’s already burgeoning screen industry.
- Nell Geraets
An Oscar changes everything for most actors. Not Cillian Murphy
The Oppenheimer star went straight back to the low-key life he loves. In his latest film, he delivers his best performance yet.
- Stephanie Bunbury
Ever wondered what war is like? This film goes where you don’t want to
Alex Garland’s Warfare puts us in the room as a group of Navy SEALs come under fire in Iraq. It’s not easy to watch.
- Karl Quinn
Is there anything left to learn about the Beatles?
The famous band has been amply covered. But analysing one friendship offers new insights.
- The Economist
Stuck for something to watch? Here are 40 of the best movies to stream these Easter holidays
Forget the flipping and dive into our comprehensive guide to the finest films at your fingertips right now.
- Craig Mathieson
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