You’re Cordially Invited review – Reese Witherspoon and Will Ferrell carry fun comedy
A pair of duelling weddings leads to war in this surprisingly funny, if a little overstuffed, Amazon comedy
MrBeast’s degrading game show is a dystopian nightmare – perfect for America in 2025
Amazon’s Beast Games reflects the greed, narcissism and worship of aggro-capitalism that has brought us our second helping of Trump
Football on TV: fans ‘paying almost 60% more to watch all big games than in 2020’
Melania Trump documentary from Brett Ratner to be released by Amazon
Stream lover
Severance, Wallace & Gromit and Philomena Cunk: what’s new to streaming in Australia in January
December 2024
Your Fault review – bizarre and wooden step-sibling romance
Investment in film and TV made in Australia plummets by almost 30%, report finds
Streaming has made watching TV an ‘insular’ experience, says London bishop
‘The vibe may be British, but the money is not’: how the US quietly conquered UK TV
TV review
The Sticky review – Amazon’s grating maple syrup heist caper is a bust
Stream lover
Squid Game returns, Skeleton Crew and Longlegs: what’s new to streaming in Australia in December
November 2024
‘I couldn’t look away!’ The rapid, runaway rise of ridiculous Christmas romcoms
It’s that season again, when the streamers bring us hot snowmen and heroes who still believe in Santa. Why are they competing to make the most ludicrous movie possible – and why do we keep watching them?
Sophie Turner to lead Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s Tomb Raider series
Game of Thrones actor reportedly in talks to play Lara Croft in Fleabag creator’s new take on the gaming franchise
Stream lover
Borderlands, Civil War and Scorsese on the Beatles: what’s new to streaming in Australia in November
Plus Ted Danson goes undercover in a nursing home, an Aussie Christmas film with a cute dog, and the skimpy, zany world of Barbarella
October 2024
‘That’s a career killer’: the brutally high stakes of bringing The Office to Australia
It’s the first English-language spin-off since Steve Carell. It features Cup Day and sausage sizzles. And its trailer has left plenty unimpressed. Will it make or break all involved?
Observer business profile
‘Bond’s audience will be patient’: Amazon MGM Studios’ boss on the hunt for a new 007
Jennifer Salke, who is increasing investment in Britain, says some of the ideas floated in the post-Daniel Craig hiatus have been ‘interesting’
Stream lover
Challengers, Carrie and an Aussie spin on The Office: what’s new to streaming in Australia in October
Plus an excellent queer romance, a new comedy produced by Armando Iannucci and a Netflix drama set to become ‘Succession in the outback’
September 2024
Price hikes, terrible adverts, customer crackdowns: how the joy in streaming TV died
Disney+ is the latest platform to stop people sharing their password for free. It’s yet another step in an industry meltdown that puts pressure on customers – and leads to genuinely bad television
Killer Heat review – overcooked Jo Nesbø adaptation is deathly dull
Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Shailene Woodley star in a very boring murder mystery streaming on Amazon
MrBeast sued over ‘unsafe’ environment on upcoming Amazon reality show
Popular YouTuber Jimmy Donaldson accused of harmful conditions behind scenes of competition show Beast Games
