January
David Lynch, visionary filmmaker, dies at 78
The one-time painter broke through in the 1970s with the surreal Eraserhead. He rarely failed to startle and inspire audiences and critics in the decades after.
October 2024
A giant of Australian journalism, George Negus dies at 82
The father, partner and renowned journalist interviewed Thatcher, Gaddafi, Gorbachev and many more in a career spanning 50 years.
February 2024
Biden beats Trump in million-dollar money wars
Joe Biden has more money to spend in the US election campaign than his likely rival Donald Trump, the latest Federal Electoral Commission filings show.
October 2023
A 55cm X-Wing model from the original ‘Star Wars’ sells for $5m
The model, discovered in a cardboard box owned by a Hollywood visual effects artist, headlined at a sale of movie props that brought $21 million.
July 2023
Meet one of history’s most influential designers
One of the most imaginative minds in American culture, costume master Ann Roth is being recognised for her influence over 50 years of iconic movies.
January 2023
At rehabbed Globes, Yeoh, Spielberg and White Lotus win
Stars and studios boycotted last year’s ceremony, which NBC opted not to televise, saying the awards needed time to make ‘meaningful reform’.
March 2022
‘CODA’ best film, as Jane Campion wins directors Oscar
The New Zealand native joins Kathryn Bigelow and Chloe Zhao as the only women to have received the honour for directing, a field still dominated by men in Hollywood.
January 2022
‘Power of the Dog’, ‘West Side Story’ lead in Golden Globes
Actors and directors largely ignored the Globes this year after criticising the Hollywood Foreign Press Association for its ethics and lack of black members.
July 2021
Netflix subscriber growth grinds down as viewers leave the couch
The Los Gatos-based streaming giant added a mere 1.5 million new paid members globally in the second quarter, down 85 per cent from a year ago.
Netflix to start offering video games
Netflix is understood to be planning to start offering video games on its streaming platform, in addition to movies and TV shows, within the next year.
April 2021
Nomadland makes history at an Oscars with a difference
Chloé Zhao’s meditation on grief and the damaged American dream, won Academy awards for best picture, director and actress at a surreal ceremony.
Ponzi schemer Bernie Madoff dies in prison
For years, the New York financier convinced his clients they were earning billions in investments. Instead, he stole $16.8 billion to fund his own lavish lifestyle.
May 2020
Government must help fund video games as film and TV suffer COVID-19
With workers made redundant by cancelled movie and TV projects, the video games industry is powering ahead, but needs proper government funding to thrive.