Prince of actors builds up to starring roles
Rising star Josh O’Connor ponders nudity, royalty and the afterlife after appearing in Challengers and working with his favourite director.
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Cohen denies Rebel’s claims about his ‘a—hole’ behaviour
Ahead of her forthcoming memoir, the Pitch Perfect star alleged on Instagram that the Borat star has attempted to block her book from coming out: ‘I will not be bullied or silenced by high priced lawyers or PR crisis managers.’
Cillian Murphy ‘definitely’ returning for Peaky Blinders film
The Oppenheimer Oscar-winner will reprise his role as Tommy Shelby in the film spin-off of the hit BBC gangster series.
Sarandon: Hollywood hasn’t ‘done the clean-up’ in Weinstein aftermath
‘I don’t think people talk enough about the people who facilitated the Harvey Weinsteins of the world that are still functioning that are equally responsible,’ the Oscar-winner said.
Perfect Days: This film is a cinematic and musical delight
When filmmaker Wim Wenders visited The Tokyo Toilet, his hosts thought he might make a documentary about the project. He decided to make a feature film, for which I thank him.
‘This art really saved my life’
Jon Bernthal reflects on how a screwed up underachiever from a good family made it in Hollywood.
Michael Jackson makes a comeback, as accusers still try to prove he’s bad
A musical about the King of Pop has opened in London and a biopic is due for release next year but detractors say they ignore allegations of child abuse against the star.
Bare-knuckle ride delivers on every word of its title
It’s sex and violence on steroids – perhaps too dark for some but standout performances, especially from Kristen Stewart and a lean mean Ed Harris, make Love Lies Bleeding worth the watch.
Cop it sweet: Aussie stage for Irish GoT star
He loves his life of acting but Ian McElhinney hated his shock death in Game of Thrones.
Polanski to face LA trial next year for alleged 1973 rape of teen
The director, 90, is accused of rape, sexual battery and intentional affliction of severe emotional distress for alleged incident.
Nukes, nudes and Nolan … but staid Oscars fail to detonate
No film could match Oppenheimer’s nuclear power. Christopher Nolan’s biopic won seven awards, which made for a surprise-free ceremony.
‘Everyone Wins’: What’s in a $US178,000 Oscars Gift Bag?
Whether they win or not, top nominees reliably leave the Oscars with thousands of dollars of swag. Here, a look at how the most extravagant goodie bags in Hollywood come together.
Thelma’s mission: Woman who made the cut
Thelma Schoonmaker is up for an Oscar for editing Killers of the Flower Moon, but it was her late husband, English director Michael Powell who she was keen to discuss.
What is Stan Grant doing in this mess of a movie?
It’s hard to believe the former ABC presenter/journalist read the script before agreeing to appear in Ricky Stanicky, a film shot in Melbourne that’s about as much fun as losing a limb.
A wonderful old-fashioned movie, in the best sense
As I watched The Great Escaper, I thought of the likes of Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn entertaining us in what seems like the distant past. In 2024, it’s Michael Caine and Glenda Jackson – the final film for each.
Our critics pick the Oscar winner
From the Oppenheimer to Barbie and Anatomy of a Fall, our reviewers dissect the nominees for the best picture Oscar — and predict the winner | CAST YOUR VOTE
Visually grand but ultimately dull: Dune 2 review
One of the year’s most anticipated films is nice to look at, but is let down by bland acting and a script that does no great service to its impressive cast.
Annette Bening is back in the swim for an Oscar
If you accept a dinner with Annette Bening and husband Warren Beatty, you’d better read up on world politics. Meanwhile Bening, 65, has her fifth Academy Award nomination.
French actor Depardieu faces new sex assault complaint
A set designer has accused Gerard Depardieu of sexual assault, harassment and abuse in incidents during the filming of Les Volets Verts.
Oppenheimer wins top prize | FULL LIST
Oppenheimer took top honours while Australian actress Elizabeth Debicki won for her portrayal of Diana in The Crown.
Zendaya and Pugh know Dune is a big deal
With the second film of Frank Herbert’s classic series ready to storm theatres, its stars sing the praises of their director and stylish slingbacks.
Acting hopeful a star behind the scenes
Film producer Dyson Lovell collaborated with Franco Zeffirelli, cast Angela Lansbury as Miss Marple and discovered a young Tom Cruise.
Navalny doco all the more haunting today
The very first question that Alexei Navalny, the Putin dissident who died last Friday in a remote Arctic Jail, is asked in this Oscar-winning documentary is “If you are killed, what message do you leave behind?”
This satire shouldn’t be laugh-out-loud funny
A hilarious exchange with a student puts Monk on a path that sends up academia, writers, publishing, literary awards, Hollywood and much more. It is one of the funniest films I’ve seen in a while.
What Oppenheimer star Cillian Murphy did next
Matt Damon was so impressed by the Irish actor while working together in the New Mexico desert he signed on to help produce Small Things Like These.
Oh brother – they’re back! Bee Gees set for the silver screen
When disco quickly lost momentum in the 1970s, its biggest-selling act became the focus of ridicule and hate – and even bomb threats.
William and Blanchett rub shoulders at BAFTA’s
Christopher Nolan secured his first BAFTA best director win, while Barbie, the biggest blockbuster of the year, left the ceremony empty-handed | FULL LIST
Dark, brooding film explores masculinity, male friendship
This whole film – the directorial debut of Mark Leonard Winter – is a slow burn, with themes of loss, loneliness, regret and shame. The first half poses lots of questions. The second half answers most of them.
Horror hit sweeps the AACTA Awards
The blood-soaked supernatural film Talk To Me emerged as the evening’s biggest winners in the nation’s cinema and TV.
The harrowing assassination attempt on Bob Marley
British actor Kingsley Ben-Adir learned to play guitar, talk and move like Bob Marley for an ambitious biopic that included a notorious episode in the reggae giant’s career.
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