Colin Firth
‘It hit me’: The role that made Colin Firth feel way out of his depth
It was an emotional challenge to play a father whose daughter died in the Lockerbie bombing in 1988, then dedicated his life to finding those responsible.
- by Rob Harris
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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
The nine romcoms we can’t stop falling in love with
We asked 10 well-known Australians to divulge their favourites. Some are classics, some might surprise you – and Love Actually is as divisive as ever.
- by Michael Lallo
We’re tripping over true-crime shows, so why does The Staircase feel like a step up?
Let’s begin with Colin Firth ditching Mr Darcy and work our way down to figure out why this series is so compelling.
- by Thomas Mitchell
★★★½
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Like Harry Potter for adults, this heroic war movie is a genuine surprise
Colin Firth and Succession’s Matthew Macfadyen star in an entertaining tale about one of the boldest plots of World War II, Operation Mincemeat.
- by Jake Wilson
★★★★½
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Superb drama The Staircase finds new twists in infamous murder case
You might think there was nothing left to say about a 2001 murder trial that was the subject of three documentary series. You’d be wrong.
- by Karl Quinn
‘There are no answers’: Toni Collette brings a murder victim to life in The Staircase
A new drama from HBO seeks to give a voice, and a life, to murder victim Kathleen Peterson, says Toni Collette.
- by Michael Idato
‘Most flattering way to age well’: A midlife man’s guide to a glow-up
Sir Kenneth Branagh’s appearance at the BAFTAs proves a fresh face, great haircut and a sharp look go a long way – here’s how you can follow suit.
- by Stephen Doig
How Colin Firth and Stanley Tucci turned their real-life friendship into a love story
The pair drew on their 20-year history to play a bickering couple in Supernova, which grapples with the realities of early-onset dementia.
- by Louise Rugendyke
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Dementia
Popular culture can help remove the stigma of dementia
Unlike many films about dementia, The Father offers a nuanced and compelling insight into the lived experience of dementia that could make a significant contribution to improving our understanding.
- by Rose Capp
How accurate is this racy tale of sex and scandal in Regency England?
You've probably never seen a period piece quite like Bridgerton before.
- by Meredith Blake
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