A film screening to complement Mulkun Wirrpanda and John Wolseley’s exhibition, Midawarr/Harvest, delves deeper into the two iconic artists’ creative processes and inspiration from food plants in East Arnhem Land...
As the humidity rises and the clouds move in, the end of the Dry also spells the wind-up of the Deckchair Cinema for another year. By Tamara Howie This year...
The Deckchair Cinema is trying something new – an on demand screening of China Love – a hit film at the 2018 Darwin International Film Festival. By Tamara Howie General...
Welcome to my column where each month I’ll take a book from the shelf to share. By Kate Rendell More often than not I read books to be taken on...
There are stories about the Northern Territory that most people know – the devastation of Cyclone Tracy, Sweetheart the five metre crocodile, and the reason the skies explode with fireworks...
Stepping outside my regular book review, this month I take a moment to reflect on criticism in general. Having recently taken part in the Darwin Festival ‘Front Row’ program, temporarily...
There will be 'Boundless Possible' at Wild Words this October, with the Northern Territory’s controversial new slogan set to get chins wagging. By Tamara Howie Host and English teacher Shele...
Rare and fascinating films exploring the Territory's history will screen at the Northern Territory Library as curator’s delve into the weird and wonderful audio-visual items in their collection. By Tamara...
A small slice of Japan will come to Darwin when the Japanese Film Festival brings a curated selection of their program to the Top End. Catch three films over the...
The top flicks from Territory creatives were recognised at the local film industry’s night of nights, the Capricornia Film Awards. The competition was fierce and Indigenous stories and filmmakers were...
The Darwin International Film Festival is looking to its closest neighbours this year, with a huge focus on the incredible stories from Australasia. By Tamara Howie Indonesian filmmaker Kamila Andini...
Reviews for readers - Welcome to my column where each month I’ll take a book from the shelf to share. By Kate Rendell Every now and then, if you’re lucky,...
Author Emily Maguire turns the tropes of crime fiction on their head in her latest novel, An Isolated Incident. By Tamara Howie Set in the small town of Strathdee, 25-year-old...
Bell rings in the gongs. by Isabella Mellios The powerhouse behind Spun Johanna Bell has been on a creative winning streak recently. The Darwin-based creative has revamped the beloved community...
Science lovers can chill out under the stars and see the best flicks from the 2018 International Science Film Festival. Scinema will be on the outdoor big screen at Casuarina...
Mike Atkinson braved wild, crocodile infested waters and extreme temperatures to recreate the survival of two German aviators lost in the Top End wilderness more than 80 years ago. By...
Welcome to my column where each month I’ll take a book (or two!) from the shelf to share. By Kate Rendell. This month I was inspired by the recently announced...
Two very different Australian films are on the Darwin Festival bill this year, including the ‘neo western’ meets ‘outback noir’ film Goldstone and political revenge fable Terror Nullius . Goldstone...
Judges have praised the creativity of the Territory writers who have been shortlist for the NT Literary Awards. The shortlist was announced over the weekend with more than 300 submissions...
Man's best friend will be the centre of attention at BCC Cinemas when the inaugural Top Dog Film Festival heads to Darwin. Festival director and self-confessed dog adorer Jemima Robinson...