Christian Harimanow

2 months ago | abc.net.au | Katherine Smyrk |Rachel Rasker |James Brennan |Christian Harimanow |Jared Richards

For the past half-century, US sketch show Saturday Night Live has defied the odds, delivering weekly live shows and lifting up some of the most famous comedy creators in history. This Sunday, the show will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a big blow-out party set to feature former "Not Ready For Primetime Players" from across the decades. It's almost impossible to honour a full five decades of one show, and each devoted viewer will have their own favourite moments.

2 months ago | abc.net.au | Katherine Smyrk |Christian Harimanow |Rachel Rasker |Beverley Wang

It's that time of February again, isn't it? The shops are full of paper hearts and teddy bears and bright pink representations of romantic love. Valentine's Day is arguably the rom-com "holiday", where meet-cutes, mixed messages and 11th-hour declarations loom large. But love doesn't always have to come in sickly sweet wrapping. It can be silly, platonic, angry, sexy, fun. In light of that, here are five unconventional Valentine's Day flicks to dive into.

Jan 16, 2025 | abc.net.au | Jared Richards |Christian Harimanow |Beverley Wang |Bhakthi Puvanenthiran |Courtney Fry

American filmmaker, writer and artist David Lynch — who has died, aged 78 — was truly one of a kind. With a career spanning six decades, his dark, subversive visions earned him a dedicated cult following and he was held in high esteem by critics. His influence was so far-reaching that the term 'Lynchian' was commonly attributed to anything that loosely resembled his distinctive mood and aesthetic. However, though deeply inspirational, his style was impossible to imitate.

Dec 12, 2024 | abc.net.au | Christian Harimanow

"I suppose it was a big decision I made."This is how Alan Moore, the acclaimed English author, recounts the night of his 40th birthday, some 31-odd years ago, when, after "quite a few beers", he declared to everyone present that he would become a practising ceremonial magician. That very next morning, remembering what he had said, Moore realised that he had backed himself into a corner and was now left with a tough decision.

Oct 28, 2024 | abc.net.au | Christian Harimanow

It's a great time to be a fan of horror. If you're into serial killers, hammy melodrama and religious symbolism, Ryan Murphy's Grostesquerie (Disney+) will give you all that and Travis Kelce playing a nurse. If you prefer supernatural monsters, survival horror and intricate worldbuilding, then you can't go wrong with From (now in Season 3 on Stan).