"What killed Das certainly wasn’t named, showing AIDS was capable of still spelling shame well after it had spelt death." Das at a hotel in San Luis Obispo, California, in 1983. Photo by Len Amadio

Film & TV

The 'sin' of simply being yourself

The heartwrenching television series It’s a Sin has evoked memories of the AIDS epidemic in Adelaide, when young men died and were commonly buried in rejection and shame. Simon Royal wonders if the real, terrible, sins of that time can be remedied.

Media and marketing

Seven news in Adelaide faces ratings mortality

Seven’s dominance of the news ratings in Adelaide faces its first significant challenge in years, with its nearest commercial rival Nine closing the gap on the back of a contentious pitch about local credentials.

InReview

What's next after Bridgerton?

Romance fiction has long been overlooked for TV adaptations, but the success of Netflix series Bridgerton proves how shortsighted that is. Jodi McAlister looks at five other romance series ripe for adaptation.

InReview

Season 4 of The Crown is a triumphant portrait of the 1980s

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.

SALIFE

“I don’t think we are meant to look at ourselves this much”

Adelaide’s Mavournee Hazel is living her acting dream, thanks to a four-year stint on Neighbours. The 24-year-old is also a passionate role model for other young women and her message is simple: know your worth.