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Stephen Romei writes on books and films. He was formerly literary editor at The Australian and The Weekend Australian.

Johnny Depp makes the role of gangster Whitey Bulger his own in Black Mass, while Michael Fassbender is a fine Macbeth.

As Alice in Wonderland turns 150, it’s time to celebrate Lewis Carroll’s wisdom and madcap comedy.

Peter Craven

There’s some sweet synchronicity in Paddy Manning’s book on Malcolm Turnbull, unlike David Marr’s luck on Bill Shorten.

A PAIR OF RAGGED CLAWS: STEPHEN ROMEI

There is little suspense in The Martian yet Ridley Scott’s directorial skills make it eminently watchable.

The Promise Seed and Fever of Animals signal the arrival of two promising Australian authors.

Daniel Jay Thompson

Alternative prime minister Bill Shorten emerges from an in-depth profile as a man with the job ahead of him.

There’s some sweet synchronicity in Paddy Manning’s book on Malcolm Turnbull, unlike David Marr’s luck on Bill Shorten.

A PAIR OF RAGGED CLAWS: STEPHEN ROMEI

Certainly, Ghost Fleet can claim to be useful in highlighting US complacency over its technological vulnerabilities.

Frank Sinatra’s wife Barbara recalls their life together and imagines how the singer would have enjoyed his centenary.

Barbara Sinatra

Margaret Atwood’s dry wit pervades The Heart Goes Last, though at times it is pressed into an uncomfortable parody.

Rebecca Giggs