Film & TV production
The Bikeriders: The film that cast Austin Butler before he became a heartthrob
Plus: get ready for the weekend with these fresh diversions.
- by Louise Rugendyke, Frances Mocnik, Barry Divola and Damien Woolnough
Latest
From Port Arthur to racism in sport, You Can’t Ask That creators tackle Australia’s biggest moments
I Was Actually There revisits big moments in Australian history with eyewitnesses, and makes for riveting viewing.
- by Karl Quinn
‘Do it’: Funny girl Julia Louis-Dreyfus on the serious step she took with her mum
From Seinfeld and Veep to a hit podcast and new choices with her 87-year-old mother, Julia Louis-Dreyfus is rolling with a fast-changing industry – and world.
- by Lulu Garcia-Navarro
They were the hottest stars of the ’80s. Now the ‘Brats’ look back in anger
A revealing new documentary looks at how the “Brat Pack” tag shaped the careers of Rob Lowe, Demi Moore, Ally Sheedy, Emilio Estevez and its other members.
- by Craig Mathieson
Magazine
Sunday Life
The June 30 Edition
The most talked-about actor at this year’s Academy Awards, Lily Gladstone, graces our cover this week and talks about her latest movie.
In recovery, and growing out the buzz cut, this Troppo star is back
Emerging from her cancer treatment, Nicole Chamoun had to reimagine how she felt about her tough private eye character.
- by Bridget McManus
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Streaming
The best Australian drama in years, Fake surgically dissects a sham romance
Inspired by Stephanie Wood’s memoir, this thriller starring Asher Keddie and David Wenham pinballs between exhausting highs and lows.
- by Craig Mathieson
Why you now have to pay to watch Australia’s best TV dramas
There’s no shortage of high-quality Australian drama right now, but you’ll need multiple subscriptions to view the shows.
- by Debi Enker
Exclusive
Media & marketing
Telstra’s ad campaign celebrates Australia. It was made in Poland
A series of new ads for Telstra features Australian voices and remote Australian locations. But it was made in Eastern Europe – and local creatives are angry.
- by Karl Quinn
Opinion
ABC
Comedy panels over smart analysis? That’s not what the ABC needs right now
Panel shows loaded with comedians and repeats of Hard Quiz may be cheap and easy, but they’re hardly a triumph.
- by Debi Enker
Hamish Blake off the list for gold as ABC scoops Logie nominations
This year’s gold nominees include Blake’s long-time comedy partner, Andy Lee, as well as the ABC’s Tony Armstrong.
- by Louise Rugendyke
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