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Does the world need a live-action How to Train Your Dragon? Hell yes
The creator of the Dragon trilogy never imagined turning the animated movies into live action. But when he got the call, he couldn’t say no.
- by Karl Quinn
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The Wicked sequel trailer has landed. These are the four biggest takeaways
The trailer for the highly anticipated sequel makes it clear that something wicked this way comes, along with many flying monkeys.
- by Nell Geraets
The Karate Kid is back, and this time with Legends. But is it any good?
Ralph Macchio, Jackie Chan and an old Dawson’s Creek star are among the cast trying to breathe life into the latest iteration of the 40-year-old franchise.
- by Karl Quinn
‘I didn’t want to’: How John Clarke’s daughter surprised herself with a doco about her dad
Lorin Clarke had no desire to make a movie about her father – until she heard that a bunch of other filmmakers did, and they had it all wrong.
- by Karl Quinn
Al Pacino tests credibility as a priestly exorcist in this horror outing
The Ritual is loosely based on a ‘real’ case in an Iowa nunnery in 1928, but that’s not the only point at which this film stretches belief.
- by Jake Wilson
★★★★
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This star-studded tale takes us into the heart of acting and obsession
Loosely inspired by a true story, The Great Lillian Hall takes us into the life of an actress who lives her craft.
- by Sandra Hall
Shining light: The Aussie woman heading up Hollywood’s oldest guild
She’s been nominated for an Oscar and a BAFTA, and she’s won an AACTA award, but Mandy Walker has just received the biggest honour of her career.
- by Karl Quinn
I watched every Mission: Impossible movie back-to-back so you don’t have to. This is how it went
I spent eight days watching all eight Mission: Impossible films for the first time – these are the moments that blew my mind.
- by Alex Michael
This TV star spent so long making a film in a Sydney funeral home that they put him on staff
Christian Byers’ directorial debut, the docudrama Death of an Undertaker, is having a world premiere at the Sydney Film Festival.
- by Garry Maddox
The 15 must-see movies at this year’s Sydney Film Festival
The city’s biggest annual film event begins on Wednesday – here’s what you need to know.
- by Garry Maddox
★★★½
Review
Australia’s horror twins are back with a new modern gothic
Bring Her Back looks set to match the success of its predecessor in Australia and beyond, especially given the involvement of British star Sally Hawkins.
- by Jake Wilson
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