The sincere, full-blown emotion – not to mention  its storylines about romance, memory loss and revenge – remind you of a compelling daytime soap.

Packs a surprising amount in to its svelte 90 min duration, offering a generous portion of screen time to the middle aged seamstresses and tailors who toil endless hours over the delicate fabrics.

According to Netflix chief of content Ted Sarandos, the lines between film and tv are blurring. But does this mean the experience of watching a movie in a cinema is becoming a thing of the past?

A bit like watching explosives demolish a tower block in slow motion, Leviathan depicts an implosion that takes its time to unfold, but as the momentum of the tragedy builds, the effect is thrilling.

A Little Chaos director Alan Rickman discusses Robert Altman's classic, a film that's influenced and informed him as both actor and filmmaker

It’s a finely tuned thrill ride, but the film’s asset is the way it bears witness to the different layers inside the opposing sides, highlighting the internal rifts.

Ahead of screenings in Sydney and Melbourne, an interview with one of the most promising new talents of American indie cinema.

Embedded in a tale of diminishing prospects and increasing decrepitude are some moments of great joy, devilish humour and solidarity.

Writer director team Glenn Ficarra and John Requa (Crazy Stupid Love) under-deliver with this glossy package, compromised by uninspired plot twists and a nagging feeling that the dice are always loaded in Smith’s favour.

To enjoy it for what it is you need to have a high tolerance for some overly earnest moments and clumsy attempts at slacker ennui.