Leah J. Williams

Leah J. Williams is an award-winning senior entertainment and technology journalist with a core interest in storytelling and its power in the modern era.

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Opinions & Analysis

La Haine’s stylish approach still feels modern and incisive three decades on

Approaching La Haine for the first time, its relevance to the here and now is staggering.

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Video Games

007 First Light review: a perfect, pulse-pounding Bond reboot

007 First Light is a frequently jaw-dropping action-adventure that near-effortlessly reboots the Bond franchise.

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Games

How VR and XR can transform education: ‘It was so surprising, and so full of feeling’

Two recent Australian projects show the huge but often misunderstood potential of VR games and experiences.

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Remarkably Bright Creatures review: Sally Field shines in sweet film adaptation

Remarkably Bright Creatures presents the world through the eyes of a clever octopus, a grieving mother and a wayward drifter.

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Interviews

What hosting Design Matters has taught Debbie Millman about creativity

Artist, designer and podcaster Debbie Millman speaks to ArtsHub ahead of her keynote talk at Vivid Sydney in June.

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Opinions & Analysis

Why young people are turning back to DVDs, Blu-Rays, vinyl and other physical media

In a world governed by the internet, the value of physical media offers something irreplaceable.

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News

Assassin’s Creed is being adapted into a circus stage show

Assassin's Creed: Heredis will tell an original story brought to life with parkour, dancers, and acrobatic feats.

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News

UK video games industry reportedly suffering from major skills shortages

A new TIGA report highlights the UK games industry's issues in finding skilled workers.

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Games

8 best board games inspired by movies and TV shows

These fantastic board games adapt and expand on classic film and TV franchises.

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Games

Begone Satan! Dungeons & Dragons works wonders in education

Dungeons & Dragons can expand children's minds through play-based learning, as these educators and learning designers explain.

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