This week the box office sees old favourites – and old fears – re-emerging to draw out the crowds.

Think you know Japanese cinema? Now in its 23rd year, the Japanese Film Festival will entertain and educate by reviving the old and introducing the new.

Sydney Film Festival marketing head leaves a few reflections as he jets off to his new job at the world's biggest queer film festival.

Palace's flagship Italian Film Festival is days away, Downton Abbey is calling the fans, and Animals, possibly an Australian bestie classic, is out this weekend.