InReview
In the new season of The Crown on Netflix, Queen Elizabeth has two rivals for centre stage: Margaret Thatcher and Diana Spencer. Flinders University Associate Professor in English and royal expert Giselle Bastin gives her verdict on the drama.
Film
Film censors judged The Boys in the Band too indecent and obscene to screen in Australia 50 years ago, while gay activists criticised it as as cruel and outdated. So what can a Netflix remake of the film offer today?
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Whether your television viewing tastes veer towards real-life drama, quirky comedy, crime or pure escapism, there’s something in this line-up of shows to keep you entertained for hours.
STREAMING: While there’s no word on when the fourth season of The Handmaid’s Tale will land, streaming services have dropped a number of much more uplifting female-centric shows that will make you want say: “Praise be!”
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