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Worried at first sight
Ian Wilson has been racking his brain as to why a lowbrow piece of trash TV show like Married at First Sight is watched by his friends and his partner.
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Roadrunner – the relentless search for meaning
Self-confessed ‘Bourdain-aholic’ Ian Wilson reviews the new documentary film about the late celebrity chef, author and travel documentarian Anthony Bourdain, entitled 'Roadrunner'.
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Hard to find, but ‘Love/Hate’ is worth the effort
If you’re a fan of shows like “Peaky Blinders”, “Boardwalk Empire” or even “The Sopranos”, says Andrea Connolly, you need to watch Irish gangster drama “Love/Hate”.
The Handmaid’s Tale has jumped the shark
After watching a few episodes of season four, Andrea Connolly can no longer endure “The Handmaid’s Tale”. She is officially breaking up with it, and explains why.
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The Oscars: Great winners, shame about the show
Liked the awards handed out, hated the ceremony. Andrea Connolly wraps up an underwhelming Academy Awards night.
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The Oscars 2021: Your definitive nomination guide
This year’s Academy Award nominations have just been released. And Andrea Connolly has the definitive guide as to who will (and who should) end up with the little gold statues.
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A messy ‘star-f***’. That was the 2021 Golden Globes
This year’s Golden Globes ceremony felt like a much cheaper, badly-produced version of last year’s “virtual” Emmy Awards, writes Andrea Connolly.
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Breaking records and new ground
Andrea Connolly had never sat through any kind of T20 cricket match. Then she watched The Record a new documentary by Footyology’s own Angela Pippos and Nicole Minchin.
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Movies and music that make each other sing
Even if a movie is terrible, judicious use of music within it can be a massive redeeming factor, says Andrea Connolly, who chooses her favourite movie songs.
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Not just your average bump in the teenage road
New Australian show “Bump” isn’t just your average story about the pitfalls and difficulties of a teenage pregnancy, says Andrea Connolly
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‘Nomadland’ a new take on the great American story
“Nomadland”, starring Frances McDormand, is truly an immersive cinematic experience, writes Andrea Connolly.
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From book to screen, which versions scrub up best?
Since the beginning of film, Hollywood has feasted on adaptations of books and plays. Which have produced the best results? Andrea Connolly picks her favourites.
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Hoops and cops: Two old reliables on American TV
A documentary examining a great basketball rivalry and a formulaic cop show are on “TV Freak” Scott Goodings’ agenda this week.
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The Simpsons: Nobody ever suspects the butterfly
Its greatness couldn’t last forever, and sadly, ‘The Simpsons’ has long since “jumped the shark”. But what a quality ride while it lasted, says Andrea Connolly.
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‘Spitting Image’ still hits the spot on political satire
“Spitting Image” was a staple of 1980s British political satire. It’s been revived in 2020, and is still as relevant as ever. Scott Goodings reports.
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Tricks of the trade in the fine art of binge watching
Binge watching. Everyone’s doing it. But what’s the best way to go about gorging on your favourite shows? Andrea Connolly, a bingeing expert, tells you how.
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Horror TV: Shocking me right out of my brain
“TV Freak” Scott Goodings investigates the scary world of 1970s horror shows. They’re coming for you!
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Who’s afraid of a made-up murderous child? Well, me
Even if Australia is unwilling to fully embrace Halloween, it has at least given us some of the most enjoyable movies and moviegoing experiences of all time, says Andrea Connolly.
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John McEnroe: A talent for tennis translates to TV
Former tennis champion John McEnroe’s latest television project is narrating in the coming of age dramedy, “Never Have I Ever”, reports Scott Goodings.
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Directing the fortunes of great films
Just who are cinema’s greatest directors? Andrea Connolly has a crack at a very difficult and subjective topic.
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Fact or fiction? TV comedy’s fruitful genre
There’s many great TV shows involving fictionalised versions of their stars. The latest, featuring David Tennant and Michael Sheen, is “Staged”, writes Scott Goodings.
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Stop the presses! Start the cameras!
Journalism and the media seems to be an endless source of filmmaking inspiration. Andrea Connolly looks beyond the obvious to find some hidden gems of the genre.
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‘Woke’: TV turning black pain into powerful parody
A man’s awakened social consciousness intertwining with post-traumatic stress isn’t traditional TV comedy gold, but “Woke” carries on a centuries-old theme of resilient black American storytelling, writes Gil Griffin.
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