Deciphering the monolith

Monolith, a low-budget, high concept science fiction film from first time Australian director Matt Vesely and writer Lucy Campbell, is a triumph of quiet, intelligent film making.

The King of horror fiction

Despite being run over by a van in 1999, ‘retiring’ in 2002 and rarely nailing a good ending, Stephen King remains the world’s biggest selling horror writer, with over 65 novels under his belt.

5 films to catch at the Sydney Film Festival

Cinemas are reopening after the long COVID lockdown and, if Hollywood blockbusters aren’t your cup of tea, there’s a feast of more substantial international fare to enjoy at the Sydney Film Festival.