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.
December 2024
‘Squid Game’ stocks tank on new season letdown
Expectations were high for the return of the dystopian drama, which Netflix released on December 26. But some notable reviews were less than favourable.
September 2024
Do you know this week’s news? Answer these 10 questions
Have you been paying attention this week? Test your knowledge across politics, business and world news.
Shogun wins best drama Emmy, Hacks shocks in comedy category
A tale of political machinations, Shogun also won acting awards for Hiroyuki Sanada and Anna Sawai, the first Japanese actors to win their categories.
Man with the most recognisable voice in movies dies
James Earl Jones gave life to characters such as Darth Vader in “Star Wars” and Mufasa in “The Lion King”. He went on to earn Emmys and an honorary Oscar.
June 2024
‘No trace of him’: diet guru Michael Mosley missing on Greek island
The British TV presenter, famous for popularising the 5:2 diet, set off for a hike in searing heat on the island of Symi, where he was holidaying with his wife.
May 2024
Why you don’t have to be ruthless to be successful
Founder of Matchbox Pictures Tony Ayres talks about how to succeed without being ruthless, the value of unsent emails and, for telling stories, the rule of three.
February 2024
Calista Flockhart is back, with a flock of toxic swans
It’s been a while, but the actress is back on our screens playing Jackie Kennedy’s sister Lee Radziwill in the series “Feud: Capote Vs. The Swans”.
STC should act or $1.5m losses will mount: Jewish patrons
On the eve of Sydney Theatre Company’s West End debut starring Sarah Snook, the company is being urged to engage with the Jewish community or suffer further losses.
January 2024
Aussie Sarah Snook wins as Succession, The Bear sweep Emmys
Entertainment data-gatherer Nielsen’s Gracenote said nearly two-thirds of the nominated shows came from streaming platforms, their highest share ever.
October 2023
Two beautiful women. The same shameful story
The exploitation of actress Brooke Shields and singer Britney Spears when they were young is a stain on the entertainment industry.
June 2023
The 60 Minutes star who became a voice of the far right
Lara Logan was one of the world’s best-known television journalists. She now promotes wild conspiracy theories. What happened?
May 2023
‘Succession’ finale anoints the chosen one
Fans were shocked by the finale as the backstabbing siblings exited “Succession” much as they entered four seasons ago: broken, brittle brats fuelled by entitlement.
February 2023
‘A relief to know the truth’: Bruce Willis diagnosed with dementia
The Die Hard star has appeared in about 100 films across his four-decade career.
December 2022
Cheers star Kirstie Alley dies aged 71
“An icon of the screen.” Alley died of cancer that was only recently discovered, her children announced.
October 2022
Angela Lansbury, ‘Murder She Wrote’ star, dies at 96
Her career on stage and screen spanned 75 years and brought many awards, but she was most famous for her TV show in which she played a mystery novelist and amateur sleuth.
September 2022
‘Succession’ takes top prize at Emmy Awards
Australian Murray Bartlett landed an Emmy for his role in “The White Lotus”.
August 2022
Tributes flow for Olivia Newton-John
Beloved Australian entertainer and international star Olivia Newton-John has been remembered as a friend, a great talent and an inspiration to her fellow performers.
March 2022
Bruce Willis to retire from acting because of cognitive disease
The star of the Die Hard franchise and dozens of other action movies has been diagnosed with aphasia.
The Bond girl who bounced back from a $US9m property debt
Conversation with Hollywood star Jane Seymour ranges from career highs to what she learnt from a country singer for her latest role as a woman with dementia.