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Films and TV

Now showing: Unhinged (MA15+)

Luke McWilliams give his review of the 2020 thriller film Unhinged, starring our very own Russell Crowe and Caren Pistorius.

Now showing: Blood Vessel (MA 15+)

Luke McWilliams gives his review of the 2019 horror film, Blood Vessel that was filmed in Melbourne.

Now Showing: The Vigil (MA15+)

Luke McWilliams gives his review of the 2019 supernatural horror film, The Vigil.

What’s streaming in August

This month’s pick of new content streaming in Australia this month features a host of content across SBS on Demand, Stan and Netflix.

Now showing: The Current War (M)

Luke McWilliams gives his review of the 2017 historical drama film, The Current War, starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Michael Shannon.

Now streaming: Mirage (M)

Luke McWilliams gives his review of the mystery-drama film, Mirage, which is now streaming on Netflix.

Canberra’s pop-up drive-in movie season extended

The popular pop-up drive-in cinema at the Questacon carpark has extended its season for an additional week, to 29 July.

Now streaming: ‘Eurovision Song Contest: A Fire Saga Story’

Eurovision Song Contest: A Fire Saga Story is set in a picturesque rural Icelandic village, where Lars Erickssong (Will Ferrell) and his best friend Sigrit (Rachel McAdams) make music together as the underachieving band, Fire Saga.

What’s streaming in July

CW is all over everything streaming in July across SBS on Demand, Stan and Netflix; with a list of our personal highlights below.

Now streaming: When We First Met (M)

Luke McWilliams gives his review of this 2018 romantic comedy.

Rising Canberra filmmaker awarded for short film ‘Idol’

Earlier this month at the Sydney Film Festival, Canberra filmmaker Alex Wu won the Dendy Live Action Short Award for best Australian short film for Idol.

Now showing: Resistance (M)

Luke McWilliams gives his verdict on the 2020 biographical drama, Resistance, starring Jesse Eisenberg and Clémence Poésy.

Now streaming: Burden (M)

Luke McWilliams gives his review of the 2018 American drama film, Burden, inspired by true events.

SBS On Demand: 3 of the best

Streaming providers have recently uploaded a fresh bounty of movies for your streaming pleasure in June. Here are some of our top picks from SBS On Demand. The Cobbler (2015) Love him or...

Now streaming: The King (MA15+)

Luke WcWilliams gives us his review of the 2019 historical drama, The King, starring Timothée Chalamet and Joel Edgerton.

The best movies streaming in June 2020

Australia’s streaming providers Netflix, Stan and SBS On Demand have recently uploaded a bounty of fresh movies for your viewing pleasure in June 2020.

The Boss Baby: Back in Business (PG)

When you have a tiny human in the house, it’s a relief to find a program that is both colourful and entertaining enough to keep them occupied (for a brief time at...

The Half of It (PG)

Luke McWilliams gives his review of the 2020 comedy Netflix film, The Half of It. In the remote town of Squahamish, the studious but friendless Chinese American high school senior Ellie Chu (Leah...

The Last Dance shows the real Michael Jordan

There was so much anticipation about The Last Dance before it aired that it seemed impossible it could live up to the hype. But, my word, it delivers in spades. In a time when...

Train to Busan (MA15+) | Review

Luke McWilliams gives us his review of the 2016 South Korean action horror film, Train to Busan, which can be streamed now to watch in isolation. In Seoul, the cynical and selfish fund...

Now streaming: Hostage (M)

Luke McWilliams gives his review of the 1983 film, Hostage, set in Wollongong. In the 1970s in Wollongong NSW, 16-year-old Christine Maresch (Kerry Mack) works with her friends at a carnival. Soon, one...

Now streaming: Extraction (MA 15+)

Extraction is not a film for everyone. Are you after a storyline? Not for you. Do you get upset at the sight and sound of extreme violence? You might want to give...

Now streaming: Unorthodox (M)

In 'Unorthodox', Shira Haas is mesmerising as Esther Shapiro, who is just 19 when she flees her unhappy arranged marriage to Jacob Shapiro.

The best movies streaming in May

Decisions, decisions. Have you finished Netflix during isolation? Here’s some new streaming releases to keep you entertained in May.

Now streaming: Paper Moon (PG)

Luke McWilliams gives his review of the 1973 comedy-drama film, Paper Moon. You can stream the film now on SBS On Demand.

Now streaming: Onward (PG)

Onward (PG) is the latest release from the masters of animation, Pixar.

YouTube reviews: Kurzgesagt & Dude Perfect

It’s easy to get lost down the YouTube rabbit hole, so we’ve done some YouTube reviews of two of our fave channels to keep you entertained and informed. Dude Perfect If you’re after some...

Now streaming: Vivarium (M)

Luke McWilliams gives his opinion of the thriller film, Vivarium, starring Jesse Eisenberg and Jesse Poots which is streaming now.

First taste of ‘The Last Dance’

With no sport on around the world, The Last Dance Netflix and ESPN documentary about Michael Jordan and the 1997/98 Chicago Bulls season has become one of the most anticipated documentaries in...

Now streaming: The Witcher (MA)

Monsters, magic and fate, oh my! The Witcher is a medieval fantasy series based on Andrzej Sapkowski’s books which is screening on Netflix. Bloody and violent, the show won’t be to everyone’s tastes...
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