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12 Sep 2024

Lauren Rosewarne: Are young people avoiding the cinema?

Arts, News & Politics, Popular Culture, Social Media, Society & Culture, TV & Film

Winona Ryder – known for her role in Stranger Things – has told the Los Angeles Times that she is dismayed how younger people don’t want to watch movies any more.

So – is there any truth to this, and if so, is the long form movie on the way out?

Guest: Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne from The University of Melbourne

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26 Jan 2026

Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne: Why We’re Pushing Back Against Perfect Faces

Fashion & Beauty, Popular Culture, Society & Culture

After years of smooth, interchangeable faces on screens, something is shifting. Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne unpacks why expressive, readable faces ...

26 Jan 2026

Dr Dee Tomic: Work Participation, Inequality and Feeling Safe at Work

Careers, Psychology, Society & Culture

Work participation isn’t just about skills or effort; it’s shaped by whether workplaces feel safe, welcoming and secure. Dr Dee ...

26 Jan 2026

Nicole Rich: What Renters and Donors Need to Know After a Disaster

Consumer Affairs, Finance, Law, Personal Safety, Society & Culture

After bushfires and other disasters, everyday rules around renting, repairs and donations can quickly become unclear. Nicole Rich outlines renter ...