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Joel Edgerton stars as Robert Grainier in Train Dreams. Netflix

Train Dreams explores what’s in a life

Train Dreams is a film that follows the generally mundane life of a man, in which nothing much happens but is deeply affecting.

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Pauline Collins dies at age 85 after a long health battle.

Oscar-nominated ‘Shirley Valentine’ star dies after illness

Beloved actress Pauline Collins has died at age 85, surrounded by her family after a long battle with illness.

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Death by Lightning.

Why this forgotten US assassination needs your attention

James Garfield rarely ranks high on the list of great American leaders, but he didn’t get a chance to prove his worth.

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Nicole Kidman made her first post-divorce appearance in Paris, flanked by her teenage daughters. (AP PHOTO)

Kidman’s daughter shares funny last text before ‘arrest’

Sunday Rose has shared the text message she received from her mother Nicole Kidman moments before she was ‘arrested’. 

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Reality star Jules Robinson has lamented the backlash over her Melbourne Cup outfit.

‘Spread your fat’: MAFS star’s abuse over Melb Cup dress

Jules Robinson said she’s been tormented by negative DMs targeted at her figure and fashion choices.

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Miss Piggy

‘Hi-yah!’: World’s biggest diva gets her own movie

Jennifer Lawrence and Emma Stone are making a Miss Piggy movie and they’ve picked the perfect person to write it.

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American rapper Jelly Roll had a less than pleasant experience while shopping in Sydney.
A sighting of Meghan Markle on the set of a star-studded new film has triggered chatter that she may be returning to the profession she left behind eight years ago.

Meghan spotting sparks return to acting speculation

A sighting of Meghan Markle on the set of a star-studded new film has triggered chatter that she may be returning to the profession she left behind eight years ago.

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Nicole Kidman 'arrested' at concert.

Nicole Kidman ‘arrested’ at concert as viral video emerges

Nicole Kidman has found herself ‘under arrest’ by a huge popstar.

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Nobody Wants This. (L to R) Kristen Bell as Joanne, Adam Brody as Noah in episode 102 of Nobody Wants This.

Does ‘Nobody Wants This’ depict Jewish people fairly?

THE NEW YORK TIMES: One Jewish group decided to analyse the series. The discussion turned to the main critique of the show’s first season: its portrayal of Jewish women. 

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Danny Mayers, pictured left of the microphone in The Delltones band snap, and right, has died aged 77.
Don’t do Aussie dirty, US made TV isn’t the default.

Don’t do Aussies dirty, US made TV isn’t the default

Streamers will soon have to invest a minimum amount in Australian productions, but don’t wait, you can watch these today.

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Isla Fisher has lauded one former co-star's Aussie accent.

Isla Fisher says film star does ‘better Aus accent’ than her

The actress dished out ‘complaints’ about former co-stars, and some were more flattering than others.

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Samantha Armytage is headed back to brekkie TV, albeit on a rival network.

Huge career move revealed for Samantha Armytage

After months of speculation, it has been confirmed TV veteran Samantha Armytage is headed back to her roots.

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All's Fair.

‘Unwatchable’: The worst big budget TV show of the year

Kim Kardashian’s legal drama is such a soulless and gross celebration of excess consumption, you’ll want to take a shower to cleanse yourself of its stench.

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