Yesterday
The seven days Gene Hackman’s wife could no longer care for him
The latest evidence suggests that the actor of consummate precision and control had spent days in the presence of his fallen wife, too disoriented to call for help.
This Month
Strip club Cinderella story ‘Anora’ wins top Oscar
Sean Baker’s tale of an erotic dancer who elopes with the son of a Russian oligarch was made for just $US6 million.
Star suspended; BHP’s gender backlash; 3 ways Trump may rock markets
Read everything that’s happened in the news so far today.
February
10 of Gene Hackman’s best movies
Most people have at least one favourite Gene Hackman performance. The actor, a chameleonic everyman with a movie star’s charisma, was found dead with his wife.
The Oscars scandal Hollywood is ignoring
Sean Baker’s stripper drama is the 2025 Oscars frontrunner. But why has the pro-Kremlin work of its Russian cast been forgotten?
As Silicon Valley embraces Trump, Hollywood edges leftward
The new media moguls and the legacy studios are reading from very different scripts. Next week’s Oscars will feature the most gloriously woke line-up in years.
‘Conclave’, Chalamet win at SAG Awards, setting up Oscars battle
The Conclave cast won best movie ensemble at the awards, the last major honours before next weekend’s Oscars.
This film has 13 Oscar nominations. Why does everyone hate it?
Since Emilia Perez debuted on Netflix last year, there has been plenty of backlash on multiple fronts that has marred its pathway to Oscar glory.
‘Conclave’ and ‘The Brutalist’ top BAFTAs amid scandal
The Papal thriller and period drama both collected four trophies, while audacious musical “Emilia Pérez” won two awards amid the continuing drama surrounding its lead.
January
Oscars snub as lead actresses shut out of nominations
Angelina Jolie and Nicole Kidman were tipped for best actress nominations, but members of the film academy had something different in mind.
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.
Fires don’t discriminate. Hollywood’s elite caught up in devastation
With homes smouldering, streets emptied and friends scattered by evacuation orders, actor and producer Steve Guttenberg counted himself among the fortunate.
Oscar nominations delayed as stars lose homes to fires
The Academy Award nominations are also being delayed two days to January 19, with the voting window extended.
‘Ozempic’s biggest night’: major winners at Golden Globes
“The Brutalist” was named best movie drama and star Adrien Brody won best film actor. “Emilia Perez” claimed best movie musical or comedy.
Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt reach divorce settlement after 8 years
The relationship between two of Hollywood’s most well-known actors had provided steady fodder for the tabloid media for years.
September 2024
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.
July 2024
Russell Crowe, Nicole Kidman and piece of Oscar party history
An overexcited incident with the actor’s Gladiator statuette created a piece of history that is now going to auction with other art from Sydney restaurant Darcy’s.
May 2024
Ties are making a comeback. Just not for the office
As ties disappear from formal occasions, they’re turning up again in casual dressing.
March 2024
Oppenheimer sweeps Oscars, Emma Stone wins best actress
Protest and politics intruded on the Academy Awards ceremony, as director Christopher Nolan’s three-hour biopic won seven awards, including for Best Picture.
Spurned, slighted, rejected: Oscar snubs critics will never get over
There are some movies and artists that memorably – and some would say outrageously – got the brush off from the academy.