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Best Shows And Movies On Disney Plus Australia (July 2025 Edition)

Kick back and dive into the best Disney+ has to offer in Australia and New Zealand for 2025.

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Your First Look At MIFF 2025, Including Top Flicks You Need To See So Far

Mighty MIFF (Melbourne International Film Festival) is back from Thursday 7 August to Sunday 24 August. We’ve deciphered the "First Glance" program into bite-sized pieces so you know what to watch without the hard work. 

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The Best French Restaurants In Melbourne In 2025

Melbourne’s bustling dining scene owes a very honest tip of the hat to France. Every suburb has its own cache of bakeries, bistros and patisseries reminiscent of the City of Lights, and if you're like us wondering why you're here rather than there, well, this list might just save you the trip.

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The Best Outdoor Cinemas Melbourne Has In 2023

We know there’s a lot to get through on Netflix, Stan, Disney+, Apple TV and so on, but sometimes you just need to get outside, right? Who said the outdoors meant no screen time though? Not us. And let’s be real here, sometimes you just want to enjoy the movie without that kid behind you kicking your seat, or the group next to you talking over the tear-jerker moments. The best outdoor cinemas Melbourne has are free from such distractions. So pack a blanket and switch your phone to silent, we’ve got movies to watch.

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MIFF Returns With A Bumper Program In Cinemas And Online

If films are your schtick–you’ll be pleased to know that Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) will be back in theatres and online this August. Perfect for a winter night out, MIFF is packed with everything from engrossing documentaries and insightful speakers to anticipated blockbusters and plenty more. 

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Editor’s Picks: The Films You Can’t Miss From MIFF Play’s 90-Title Strong Program

If you, like me, were hopeful we had MIFF 69 in the bag, you’d also be feeling the weight of this morning’s announcement. And while the idea of having to wait another year to be ushered down the aisles of The Forum or The Capitol with popcorn and cocktail in hand isn’t a pleasant one to ruminate on, it’s not all bad news. 

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MIFF Is Returning To The Big Screen With A Program Rich In Premieres, Indie Gems And Classics

There’s no business like show businesses, and 2020 proved that to all of us. Last year, the Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) went online for the first time and racked up their largest audience ever, so this year’s festival will build on that success with a hybrid delivery at home and in the real world.

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Nab Your Tickets, A Friends Musical Parody Is Hitting Melbourne This Year

If you, like us, have rewatched all your favourite sitcoms from back to front during the city’s very lengthy lockdown twice over (and taken a trip to Central Park more than you’d like to admit), then you’re probably craving some new content. Well, fortunately for you, and us, Friends! The Musical Parody is finally coming to Melbourne.

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Sit On The Iron Throne With A Beer At Moondog Brewery For Game of Thrones’ 10th Birthday

Winter is coming and there’s been plenty brewing north of the wall, it’s been over ten years since we first waded our way through the world of Westeros and watched as crowd favourites fell to the sword (sorry Ned) and our very expectations were dashed episode after episode.

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The Fantastic Film Festival Is Hosting A Nude Screening Of A Film About A Nudist Colony

Dust off your birthday suit, because the Fantastic Film Festival is hosting a nude screening of the film Patrick.

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Culture Curve | Tune In To Audio Social Networks, Million Dollar Crypto Art, And Mindful Drinking

Welcome to Culture Curve—your go-to guide to what’s on the rise and slide in culture in April 2021. 

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Follow The Stairs To Embla’s New Pop-Up Rooftop Bar And Cinema

It’s not every day you find a neighbour who’ll let you open a bar on their roof, but Embla Wine Bar hit the jackpot. Melbourne’s newest rooftop cinema and bar is opening this weekend on the roof of the Melbourne Theosophical Society thanks to the efforts of Embla owners Christian McCabe and Dave Verheul. The pop up will be a fitting farewell to the historical building before it starts a new life as a boutique hotel. 

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Snap Up The Final Free Tickets To Rooftop Cinema x MPavilion’s Free Car Park Screenings

As part of MPavilion’s comprehensive season, the long-running cultural festival is resurrecting Melbourne’s much-loved Rooftop Cinema for a very limited season.

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Gear Up For Alfresco Season, Fed Square Has Been Transformed Into A Green Oasis And Outdoor Cinema

Melbourne, you’ve earned this one. Fed Square is being transformed into a massive entertainment hub for summer, with the space being covered in socially distanced grass zones, beanbags, deck chairs and of course, plenty of umbrellas for shade. 

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BYO Chair, A Waterside Outdoor Cinema Is Opening On The Williamstown Docks This Week

One of Melbourne’s most cherished independent cinemas, The Sun Theatre, is setting up shop with a second location in the Gantry Plaza at Seaworks Williamstown.

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Buckle Up, A Huge Indoor Drive-In Cinema Is Coming To Melbourne

You had us at drive-in. Village Cinemas have teamed up with the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) to create Australia’s first indoor drive-in—they’re calling it the MCEC Drive In(Door) Cinema. Weather is no match for this drive-in, rain or shine, you can enjoy movies from the comfort of your own car. 

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Chart The Rise And Rise Of Sexual Wellness, Genre-Less Hyper Pop Music And Mezcal

Welcome to Culture Curve—your go-to guide to what’s on the rise and slide in culture in December 2020.

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Buy Your Tickets Fast, Coburg Drive-In Reopens This Week

It's been a while since we've been able to go to the movies, but with the reopening of Dromana Drive-In this week, it's all seemed a little bit closer. Now, Coburg Drive-In has announced that they'll be back showing films from Wednesday 3 June.

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Kick Back At The Luxe New 15-Screen Cinema At The Former Pentridge Prison Site

You may or may not be aware that Coburg’s former prison, Pentridge, has been undergoing a massive redevelopment. And today, the news comes that a major part of the new Urban Village will comprise of a 15-screen cinema.

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Make Way For Bedroom Pop, AR Boutiques And A New Era Of Gaming

This month, we're adding bedroom pop to our playlists, a genre spawned from artists getting creative in iso. We investigate a new wave of augmented reality e-commerce that's adding a little creativity to practicality, and we take a deep dive on the mega-force of gaming—no longer just a channel for entertainment and escapism, but the final curtain of pop culture. 

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Prepare To Sing Along, Hamilton Is Dropping On Disney+ This Weekend

The multi award-winning musical, created by Lin-Manuel Miranda, was initially due to head to our shores in March 2021. But with a little thing called COVID getting in the way, that's on the back burner for now. Fortunately, there's still a chance to see the ground-breaking hip hop musical, and you don’t even need to max out your credit card for it. Hype up, because Hamilton the movie is coming direct to your lounge.

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Catch The Latest Releases When Dromana Drive-In Reopens This June

Chances are you've watched almost everything there is to watch on Netflix, Stan, Disney+ and every other streaming service out there. But now it's time to get back to the legit movies.

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Take A Sneak Peek At The 30th Melbourne Queer Film Festival Line-Up

The 30th Melbourne Queer Film Festival is just eight weeks away, and several festival highlights have dropped ahead of the diverse and colourful program’s full release. 

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Jump Between The Sheets When Australia’s Outdoor Bed Cinema Launches In St Kilda In January

Ever wanted to go to the cinema but were too lazy to get out of your comfy bed? Well, this year you’ll be able to watch a movie under the stars in a giant bed, courtesy of the Mov’in Bed outdoor cinema.

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Woah, A Super Long Keanu Reeves Marathon Is Hitting Melbourne Next Month

Before Keanu Reeves reprises two of his iconic roles in both The Matrix 4 and Bill & Ted Face The Music, Lido is here to take you on a journey back through the career of the nicest guy in Hollywood.

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The Largest Video Gaming Venue In The Southern Hemisphere Will LAN In Melbourne Next Year

Dodgy LAN cafes are a thing of the past, guys. Fortress Esports just announced plans for the largest video gaming and esports entertainment venue in the Southern Hemisphere and guess where it’ll be?

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Australia’s Outdoor Bed Cinema Is Going On Its First National Tour

Ever wanted to go to the cinema but were too lazy to get out of your comfy bed? Well, this year you’ll be able to watch a movie under the stars in a giant bed, courtesy of the Mov’in Bed outdoor cinema.

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Get Hyped For This Epic Marvel Exhibition Happening Next Month

If you’re a Marvel fanatic, then head over to the Shot Tower in Melbourne Central next month and shower your eyes with 80 years worth of Marvel art.

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32 Awesome Things To Do In Melbourne This Weekend

Is there ever a weekend where Melbourne isn’t packed to the brim? This week we've got the launch of Nike Air Max sneakers, a design trade show (helloooo new furniture!), a life-sized LEGO car and free tacos galore….count us the hell in.