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Spies? They’re a lot like actors, says Cate Blanchett
Playing an undercover agent in Black Bag was a familiar journey into ambiguity.
- by Stephanie Bunbury
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Guy Pearce is up for an Oscar. Will he prepare a speech?
In an era of Hollywood stars being scrupulously careful about what they say, Guy Pearce is refreshingly direct.
- by Garry Maddox
Chinese animated film Ne Zha 2 slays global box office records
It passed Inside Out 2 as the biggest animated movie of all time in its first week. In its second, it is set to overtake all but four others.
- by Karl Quinn
Rose Byrne scoops top award at Berlin Film Festival
The Australian actor wins the best performance award for her role in If I Had Legs I’d Kick You.
Cram this year’s best pictures before the Oscars. Here’s how
If you’re worried you’ve fallen behind on your Academy Award watch list, don’t worry – we have you covered.
- by Nell Geraets and Brittany Busch
Shaken and stirred: Amazon gains control of James Bond franchise
One British family has held iron-clad creative control over the super-spy for 60 years, but has finally relinquished it to the streaming giant.
- by Brooks Barnes
★★★½
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Pamela Anderson shines in showgirl tale that’s all dazzle, no razzle
The star brings an air of innocent gentility to her role as Las Vegas dancer facing the end of her career.
- by Sandra Hall
★★★★
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This strange little movie should be utterly grim, but it’s a total joy
Starring mostly non-actors, director Andrea Arnold’s Bird is meandering, strange and sometimes grim. But it’s a joy too.
- by Karl Quinn
Sure, Jacki Weaver thinks about retirement. But there’s too much to do
Since her Hollywood breakout with Animal Kingdom, the Australian actor has hopped between major films and TV shows.
- by Garry Maddox
★★★½
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Director plays it for laughs with maniacal, murderous monkey
The slaughter starts when the music stops in this oddball tale.
- by Jake Wilson
A filmmaker’s quest to help his ageing father regain his lost spark
The Last Journey is a moving, funny documentary that broke attendance records in Sweden and was the country’s entry for this year’s Oscars.
- by Stephanie Bunbury
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