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Discover insightful reviews, creator conversations, and critical analysis of the films and series shaping our cultural landscape today.

Diverse Australian screenwriters pitching ideas to Netflix executives as part of 'The Next Brilliant Career' initiative in Sydney.
Screen & Story

Netflix partners with Australia to find new screenwriting talent

On October 6th, finalists from across Australia will pitch 'authentically Australian' screenwriting concepts directly to Netflix ANZ executives in Sydney.

Julian Adebayo· Aug 4· 3 min read
Two young women in a tender embrace, bathed in soft light, symbolizing the sapphic romance from Hayley Kiyoko's 'Girls Like Girls'.

Hayley Kiyoko's 'Girls Like Girls' Story Expands to Feature Film

Chloe Kim · Jun 21
An atmospheric shot of an empty, vintage movie theater, symbolizing the profound and lasting influence of David Thomson's film criticism.

David Thomson's criticism shaped American film discourse

Karim El-Sayed · Jun 19
Silhouette of Garry Trudeau in a vintage film studio, gazing at an empty movie screen, representing his unfulfilled cinematic ventures.

Garry Trudeau's unfulfilled cinematic and creative ventures

Mateo Garcia · May 28
A film festival awards ceremony with a spotlight on an empty podium, symbolizing disputed winners and audience confusion.

Mammoth Lakes Film Festival Award Winners Disputed

Karim El-Sayed · May 25
A split image contrasting a literary award ceremony with AI code, symbolizing the debate between human and AI authorship in literature.

Taiwan Travelogue by Yáng Shuāng-zǐ wins 2026 International Booker Prize

While Yáng Shuāng-zǐ made history winning the International Booker Prize for a work translated from Mandarin, another prize-winning story, 'The Serpent in the Grove,' was flagged as 100 percent AI-gen

Mateo Garcia· May 21· 3 min
From Sunrise to Blue Hour: Hotel Photography Timing With Victor Elias Photography

From Sunrise to Blue Hour: Hotel Photography Timing With Victor Elias Photography

Hotel photography timing is crucial for capturing the best visual library, as different times of day significantly impact the appearance of hotel spaces. Matching each area with the optimal light, from soft morning hues to dramatic twilight, enhances the property's character.

Sponsored by Victor Elias Photography· Aug 18· 7 min