David Stratton, esteemed Australian film critic, dies aged 85

<p>The international cinema expert was beloved for his film reviews, particularly on television with Margaret Pomeranz</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/film/2023/dec/23/david-strattons-closing-credits-ive-done-the-best-i-could">David Stratton’s closing credits: ‘I’ve done the best I could’</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/film/2024/nov/04/david-stratton-australia-at-the-movies-book-interview">David Stratton on a life reviewing films – and the one TV show he thinks is ‘pretty damn good’</a></p></li></ul><p>David Stratton, the revered Australian film critic and beloved co-host of television programs The Movie Show and At The Movies with fellow critic Margaret Pomeranz, has died aged 85.</p><p>Stratton died in hospital near his home in the Blue Mountains, his family confirmed in a statement <a href="https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08-14/david-stratton-english-australian-film-critic-obituary/105654394">to the ABC</a>.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/film/2025/aug/14/david-stratton-esteemed-australian-film-critic-dies-aged-85">Continue reading...</a>