It’s going to be a great summer for cinema: Nine new movies to watch
From a noir musical with Selena Gomez to a 3½-hour epic starring Adrien Brody, these are the films to catch ahead of awards season.
- by Meg Watson
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TV of the year: 19 shows and moments we couldn’t stop thinking about
End-of-year critics’ lists don’t always catch what made us laugh, groan or cry. So here’s the best and worst of the rest.
- by Louise Rugendyke, Craig Mathieson, Kylie Northover, Meg Watson, Michael Idato and Debi Enker
Why we’ll never see anything like the Eras Tour again
Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour wasn’t just the most successful concert tour of all time. It was a “magic moment” that could be impossible to replicate.
- by Meg Watson
‘Lambo Guy’ Adrian Portelli charged over alleged unlawful lottery
The billionaire who made his name through The Block has been charged by the South Australian consumer watchdog.
- by Meg Watson and Cameron Houston
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Arts
Bill Henson wants to ‘make the world strange again’ with rare new work
An ambitious new portrait by the acclaimed Australian photographer will preside over the revamped State Theatre – and the CEO of Arts Centre Melbourne says it’s just the beginning.
- by Meg Watson
From Meghan Markle to Queen Mary: The rise of the royal podcaster
Australian-born Queen Mary of Denmark is adding another string to her regal bow – podcast host.
- by Meg Watson
Melbourne crowns its Jacob Elordi lookalike: ‘The only one who’s tall’
Maxie Oliver, like the other four contestants at this underattended competition, was roped in to compete last minute. He politely asked the internet not to bully him.
- by Meg Watson
Why fake heartthrobs are descending on your city this weekend
First Timothée Chalamet and Harry Styles, now Heath Ledger and Jacob Elordi. The surreal global “celebrity lookalike” trend is coming to Melbourne and Sydney.
- by Meg Watson
The wild new Wiggles character every parent is talking about
Dominic Field, aka the Tree of Wisdom, hasn’t responded to his newfound viral fame before now. But yes, he’s loving your funny comments.
- by Meg Watson
Opinion
Pop culture
I’m glad Mark Darcy is dead, and I hope Hugh Grant murdered him
Bridget Jones fans are furious after a preview for the new film revealed her long-time love interest is dead. But I couldn’t be happier.
- by Meg Watson
First ‘Lambo Guy’, next Elon Musk? Why The Block’s controversial buyer is no surprise
One billionaire entrepreneur has scooped up all five houses on The Block. But the show’s executive producer says this is just how the game is played.
- by Meg Watson
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