Film of the week: The Holdovers

Alexander Payne returns to a style in which he thrives, with Paul Giamatti reminding everyone why he’s one of the sharpest actors in Hollywood.

Best films of 2023

LSJ chooses the 10 best films released in Australia during this calendar.

Film of the week: Wonka (plus ticket giveaway)

Timothée Chalamet brings back the charm to the Roald Dahl character, and shows his singing range, in this year’s most delightful holiday movie.

Films of the week: The Boy and the Heron, Master Gardener

The last great master of animation bows out, and one of the best American screenwriters powers through

Films of the week: The Old Oak, Bottoms

Ken Loach draws the curtain on an impressive filmography, and Emma Seligman signs her second, and sadly disappointing, sophomore.

Films of the week: Napoleon, The Royal Hotel

Hollywood finally looks at the story of Napoleon, with Ridley Scott helming Joaquin Phoenix, but it’s a little Australian indie that wins the week.

Film of the week: Saltburn

Following the success of Promising Young Woman, Emerald Fennell aims at the rich and privileged in this pulpy and obscene thriller.

Film of the week: The Marvels

The Marvel Cinematic Universe hasn’t found its stride since The Avengers, but at least this latest chapter has good ideas behind it.

Film of the week: Foe

Australian director Garth Davis is joined by two of the biggest talents of this generation for a flawed film that still pulls a powerful punch.

Film of the week: The Killer

Back in the world of thrillers, David Fincher takes the chance to explore some overlooked themes of the genre.