Reviews

Book review: Everything and Nothing

Everything and Nothing is the memoir of acclaimed Australian actor Heather Mitchell, encompassing her life as a child, a woman and a mother, and rich…

Films of the week: Infinity Pool, November

Brandon Cronenberg’s signs a new nightmare about how the lack of empathy in the wealthy. And the French give the Zero Dark Thirty treatment to the Bataclan…

Book review: I Have Some Questions For You

Rebecca Makkai’s new book is a dark and twisty mystery tale that looks at the generational rift between Gen X and Z

Film of the week: Guardians of the Galaxy vol. 3

The Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy reaches a satisfying conclusion with lessons the rest of the Marvel Cinematic Universe should take

Film review: Peter Pan & Wendy, Polite Society

David Lowery returns to Disney for a justified and charming remake, while Nida Manzoor brings us the year’s first crowd pleaser

Book review: The Last Days of Joy

Film review: Beau is Afraid, A Good Person

Ari Aster’s divisive new film deserves to be talked about, while Zach Braff’s continues not to make the bare minimum for a good reliable drama.

Book review: Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow

A sensation on social media, Gabrielle Zevin’s book is a rich and rewarding read, even for those who don’t know much about video game culture.

Film review: The Innocent

Louis Garrel signs a charming little French comedy caper that does everything right, even if nothing in takes your breath away

Film review: Air, EO

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck tell the story of the first Nike Air Jordan, and a beautiful Polish film about a wandering donkey charms his…