TV & Movies

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

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. 

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.

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.

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. 

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. 

The hunt is on.

And it’s going to save 2020

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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. 

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.

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. 

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.

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. 

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

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.