Film & TV production
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Green Guide
SBS explores tales of lust and love in a commendably diverse new show
The eight-part anthology Erotic Stories is candid rather than coy and gives centre stage to characters and actors we’re not accustomed to seeing in mainstream TV.
- by Debi Enker
Latest
Life moves on in the splendid TV spin-off of Spanish Apartment movie
The next generation of 20-somethings are making their way in the world in Greek Salad, the unheralded follow-up to French director Cedric Klapisch’s celebrated trio of movies.
- by Tom Ryan
‘Great gift’: Melissa Leong responds to being dumped from MasterChef
She’s been the highest-profile member of Network Ten’s highest-profile show since 2020. Her move comes amid other changes at the network.
- by Karl Quinn
‘I’ve never encountered an actor like her’: Isla Fisher’s full talent is finally on show
Abe Forsythe’s genre-busting horror show Wolf Like Me has a wild concept, but it taps into deeply personal themes.
- by Craig Mathieson
You don’t have to be in Europe to immerse yourself in its joys
Here are the classic books, films and TV shows that will transport you to straight to the Continent.
- by Georgie Gordon
Actors fear AI will take their jobs. In truth, it’s already happening
Talks between actors and the studios have reached an impasse, in part over the use of their digital likeness. But has the artificial horse already bolted?
- by Karl Quinn
22 movies we can’t wait to see at the cinema
From a Marvel blockbuster to Wonka, Priscilla and The Iron Claw, there’s a lot to choose from in the coming months.
- by Louise Rugendyke
The kitchen heat continues as white-knuckle, one-take movie Boiling Point becomes a TV show
Stephen Graham, Vinette Robinson and Hannah Walters reprise their roles while a bevy of new actors step into frame in this inventive, eight-part follow-up to the sensational 2021 film Boiling Point.
- by Benji Wilson
The crime show that makes you the detective’s ‘conscience’
Nicola Walker has been one of Britain’s must-watch actors for decades, but with Annika she has found a role close to the bone.
- by Louise Rugendyke
Frasier is one of my favourite TV shows ever. The reboot? We’ll see
The idea of rebooting the feted Kelsey Grammer sitcom filled many fans with trepidation.
- by Debi Enker
Magazine
Sunday Life
The October 15 Edition
In our cover story, Heartbreak High’s Ayesha Madon talks about following her passion for music, and shows her very cool style in our cutting-edge shoot.