Film awards
Horror flicks were once barely a rung above porn: that’s all changed
Saw writer Leigh Whannell is set to discuss the new-found appeal of horror at a five-day festival dubbed ‘Sundance at Surfers’.
- by Garry Maddox
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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
Kidman, Pearce, Blanchett and Watts nominated for Golden Globes
There’s a strong Australian showing among an especially star-studded list of nominees for the revamped awards.
- by Kate Lahey
She was the most talked-about star at the Oscars. What is Lily Gladstone doing now?
The break-out star from Killers of the Flower Moon has two fast follow-ups from her award-nominated performance.
- by Michael Idato
Nicole Kidman receives historic Hollywood honour
The first Australian to be honoured by the American Film Institute, Kidman paid tribute to her parents Janelle and Tony and their unwavering faith in her.
- by Michael Idato
Why Nicole Kidman is our greatest movie star
With her fierce acting prowess and no holds-barred-career choices, Kidman is about to receive a rare industry accolade. Here’s why she deserves it.
- by Cameron Bayley
Jimmy Kimmel vs Jo Koy: What makes a good awards show host?
Did Jimmy Kimmel strike the right notes? We take a look at the four things that stand between nailing a hosting gig and bombing.
- by Nell Geraets
As it happened Oscars 2024: Oppenheimer sweeps Oscars, while Ryan Gosling wows audience as Ken
The 96th Academy Awards are being held in Los Angeles today. Follow our coverage to stay up to date with the winners and performances.
- by Nell Geraets, Melissa Singer, Michael Idato, Damien Woolnough, Thomas Mitchell and Hannah Kennelly
Oppenheimer sweeps the awards, but Gosling steals the show
The billion-dollar biopic won seven Oscars, including best picture, director and lead actor from 13 nominations.
- by Michael Idato
Spoiler alert: The Oscar winners predicted (and it’s not over for Barbie yet)
It’s not over ’til the little gold gentleman sings, but picking the winners isn’t as tough as it seems.
- by Michael Idato
Oscars backlash season has begun. Every Best Picture nominee is feeling the wrath
Usually, there are a couple of movies in the race that get some snark directed their way. But this year, things have been particularly fractious.
- by Tom Nicholson
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