It’s always fantastic when an Australian film is a success, and even more so when there’s a female filmmaker at the helm. However, for something as unique and fresh as ‘Judy and Punch’ to come from Australia makes me genuinely proud. A period story with a message that’s...

A fascinating socio-political study of proto-feminism mixed with exceptionally dark comedy

Thence to see an Italian puppet play that is within the rayles there, which is very pretty, the best that ever I saw.

• Samuel Pepys (May 9, 1662); _The Diary of Sa...

The dark, absurd period fairy tale “Judy & Punch” makes an accurate observation (and a bold statement) about sex and violence in pop culture, and the mob mentality that can rapidly turn fear into savagery. This strange tale of puppetry, spousal abuse, murder, witchcraft...