Zoolander at 20: unmatched in its humour and representation of 2000s fashion
Zoolander is not only Ben Stiller’s best comedy, but a wonderful satire of ridiculous early 2000s high fashion. Genevieve Nardella celebrates its 20th anniversary
Zoolander at 20: unmatched in its humour and representation of 2000s fashion
Zoolander is not only Ben Stiller’s best comedy, but a wonderful satire of ridiculous early 2000s high fashion. Genevieve Nardella celebrates its 20th anniversary
The psychedelics renaissance—creative, clinical and currently illegal
Psychedelics have made a resurgence in clinical and creative settings, but not everyone’s convinced illegal drug use has a place in society. Will Michael talks to psychedelic users and industry professionals to find out more.
Victoria’s floral and faunal emblems on life support as the government fail to protect them
Victoria’s updated environmental laws – intended to protect threatened species like its faunal emblems, the Leadbeater’s possum and helmeted honeyeater – aren’t being used. Thomas Bravender-Coyle reports
Cult of the Lamb: another big winner for Victorian games
Melbourne-based developer Massive Monster’s new game was one of the hits at GamesCom this month. This action game, published by Devolver Digital, was one of many to get a starter boost with state government funding. Mitchell Glynne reports
Adapt, survive, thrive: how the pandemic has changed the cinema experience
Audiences are embracing the option of enjoying the cinema experience at home, with independent streaming platforms on the rise. Kate Williams and Spencer Gilder-Smith report.
The Wind Down – The Standard’s new weekly news podcast
Welcome to The Wind Down presented by The Standard. Produced by Loren Botica, Aditi Kutty, Millie Spencer and Jennifer Pittorino.
Waste of time or huge step forward: the battle for women’s sport
Equality in sport is no pie in the sky ideal. Eddie Russell talks to two advocates for a fairer future.
A jab or your job: the push on vaccines
As the rules get tighter and COVID-19 takes hold of aged care facilities, workers in the health sector are finding resistance to vaccines could cost them their jobs. Mitchell Ryan reports.
Do rewards pay off with actual justice?
Criminal Investigations rely on witness testimonies, but when rewards are offered, everyone’s motives are in question. Nadia Alaoui investigates.