Willis diagnosed with dementia
A year after he retired from acting because of growing cognitive difficulties, Bruce Willis’ family reveal his condition has progressed.
Film
Women Talking a ‘tough-minded yet sensitive film’
A group of women decide what to do about the men who abused them. They are faced with three choices: to do nothing, to leave their Mennonite colony or to stay and fight for their rights.
The sex symbol who never escaped her fur bikini
The US actress, who rose to fame for roles in Fantastic Voyage and One Million Years B.C. and went on to become a sex symbol of the 1960s, has died, aged 82.
Taking on big pharma
Oscar-winning director Laura Poitras and photographer Nan Goldin go to the front line of the opioid crisis.
Blanchett’s warning on cancel culture
Cate Blanchett says it’s important to have a ‘healthy critique’ of historical works of art, as she reveals that she’s thinking of quitting acting entirely.
Brando’s last tango with Paris dancer
‘I’m sorry I could not have tried harder to be less self indulgent,’ wrote Marlon Brando to the woman with whom he was breaking up.
Sexuality in question
When two boys start high school a girl asks if they are “together”. Suddenly their innocent friendship is put to the test.
Rain drops, and tears, are falling for music icon Bacharach
The legendary American composer, songwriter and pianist, has died at the age of 94 in Los Angeles.
Simone Young doco demands encore
This Australian maestro might be, to quote herself, a “workaholic, perfectionist, control freak”, as is Tar, but she is far more down to earth.
Spielberg shows a child needs two parents
Reviewers concentrated on The Fabelmans’ depiction of how Steven Spielberg became obsessed with filmmaking as a child. But the film’s focus is on something else entirely.
Hugh Jackman: “There isn’t a role Vanessa can’t play”
Since playing Princess Margaret on The Crown, Vanessa Kirby has gone from strength to strength. Now, she’s ready for her next big project.
Dirty tricks: here is how you win an Oscar
It’s not always about being in the best film. This year’s nominations dramas expose the murky ways in which voters are wooed.
‘When you met my dad did you know he was married?’
A troubled teenager wants to move in with his Dad, superbly played by Hugh Jackman, and his new family in The Son.
Jailed Iran filmmaker Panahi on hunger strike
The 62-year-old made the award-winning films The Circle, Taxi Tehran, and and Three Faces.
Actor Zoe Terakes steps into the Marvel universe
Roles in key Australian productions helped the actor along the path to embracing their gender identity.
Cinemas are the place to marvel, says Ant-Man
Ant-Man star Paul Rudd has a message for fans ahead of the latest instalment in the blockbuster franchise: get to the cinema – this isn’t a small-screen experience | WATCH
Toni Collette and David Duchovny dig for gold
It’s shocking just how far they’ll go to squeeze a dime out of the dying aunt they hate in this risque black comedy.
Cinemas need next generation of Aussie classics to survive
A big part of the nation’s cultural infrastructure is at risk because of direct-to-streaming movies and series.
Close to home
A movie about the innocent friendship of two teenage boys was deeply personal for director Lukas Dhont.
To Leslie keeps Oscar nod despite campaign
At least one Instagram post said Andrea Riseborough’s black rivals were likely to be nominated. They were not.
Jackson’s nephew moonwalks into film role as King of Pop
After scouring the globe, new biopic producers have finally revealed their choice to play Michael Jackson — but questions remain about how they’ll handle sex abuse claims.
#OscarsSoWhite: Award dream turn into racism drama
An investigation is underway after a British actress was nominated, while Viola Davis and Danielle Deadwyler missed out.
Filmmakers turn focus on people’s revolution
It would be easier, and much safer, to remain silent, but some leading lights of the Iranian film industry are taking a stand.
Biographical Shayda showcases resilience of Iranian women
Noora Niasari’s film Shayda has won an audience award at the Sundance Film Festival for shining a light on the plight of Iranian women.
The secret life of a Hollywood powerbroker
A self-described ‘girl from Geelong’ teams up with an A-list movie star to create a $1bn Hollywood juggernaut. It’s not a fantasy rom-com script – this is Sarah Harden’s remarkable life story.
Could 22yo director be the next Wan?
The feature debut of Jack Dignan is not as polished as Wan’s comic thriller about a dastardly doll, but it’s scarier and zanier.
Willing and Abel
French actor and director Louis Garrel’s acclaimed new movie, The Innocent, is a highlight of the French Film Festival.
‘Chuffed’ actor almost deleted honours email
Who would have thought that Johnny Spit, the greasy, mullet-adorned Gettin’ Square scene-stealer, would ever be recognised as an outstanding and inspirational Australian.
Honoured mega-producer most excited for mum
She muscled her way from housing commission to Hollywood’s apex via a series of runaway hits. Now Bruna Papandrea has another reason to be proud.
Australian student film nabs Oscars nomination
Move over, Cate Blanchett. 26-year-old student filmmaker Lachlan Pendragon is Australia’s big Oscars hope.
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