Film

Amber Heard says Lively's lawsuit reminds her of her defamation trial with ex-husband Johnny Depp. (AP PHOTO)
Culture
Staff Writers

Amber Heard voices support for Blake Lively lawsuit

Amber Heard has expressed support for Blake Lively in her lawsuit against Justin Baldoni, saying it reminds her of her defamation trial with her ex Johnny Depp.

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Better Man is in cinemas on December 26.
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Film
Wenlei Ma

Robbie Williams is a monkey in his biopic, but it works

REVIEW: One of the stranger ways to make a musical biopic is to cast its subject as a chimpanzee. Surprisingly, it’s the most successful part of the movie.

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Anora is just one of the films opening in theatres on Boxing Day.
Film
Wenlei Ma

Your essential guide to new release Boxing Day movies

There’s no better Boxing Day ritual than packing yourself off to the cinema, sitting in aircon and getting lost in a story, uninterrupted by your extended family.

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Ryan Reynolds and wife Blake Lively.
Film
Staff Writers

Blake Lively files shock sexual harassment complaint

Blake Lively has filed a shock complaint for ‘repeated sexual harassment and other disturbing behaviour’.

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Tilda Swinton and Julianne Moore in The Room Next Door.
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Film
Wenlei Ma

Legendary filmmaker’s movie about a good death

Tilda Swinton and Julianne Moore are wonderful in Spanish filmmaker Pedro Almodovar’s first English-language feature.

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Aussie acting superstar Hugh Jackman has been spotted working up a sweat at Bondi Beach.
Film
Zach Margolius

Hugh Jackman spotted mid-convo before gym sesh

Aussie acting superstar Hugh Jackman has been spotted working up a sweat at Bondi Beach.

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Superman will be in cinemas on July 10.
Film
Wenlei Ma

The first Superman teaser trailer from James Gunn is here

More than two years ago, Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn promised us a new Superman. Here’s the first tease.

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Anora Unknown
review
Film
Wenlei Ma

Why this comedy is one of the best movies of the year

REVIEW: This movie is one not to miss. Equal parts spiky and tender, you won’t forget it anytime soon, writes The Nightly’s culture editor Wenlei Ma.

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Nosferatu is in cinemas on January 1.
Film
Wenlei Ma

Remaking a horror classic with a towering legacy

Robert Eggers first became obsessed with Nosferatu when he was nine years old. Three decades on, he’s finally realised his dream project.

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Jesse Eisenberg wrote, directed and starred in A Real Pain.
Film
Wenlei Ma

Jesse Eisenberg shows he’s OK with misery in new film

Jesse Eisenberg explores pain, trauma and being comfortable with being uncomfortable in the film he wrote, directed and starred in, A Real Pain.

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Actor Tom Cruise after being presented with the US Navy Distinguished Public Service Award by US Secretary of the Navy, Carlos Del Toro.
Culture
Staff writers

Top gong for Top Gun: Cruise receives top Navy medal

Cruise received the medal from US Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro in London.

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Mufasa: The Lion King is in cinemas on December 19.
review
Film
Wenlei Ma

Lion King prequel gives you something to care about

Disney’s ‘live-action’ remakes are usually pretty soulless endeavours. But top-notch director Barry Jenkins infuses depth and stakes in the Lion King prequel.

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Blue ad her family have taken the worl dby storm and are now set to star in a feature film from Disney and BBC Studios.
TV
Georgina Noack

Bluey you star! Aussie hit heading for the silver screen

Disney will bring a feature film version of the popular children's TV show Bluey into cinemas around the world.

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Colin From Accounts is back
Film
Wenlei Ma

Australian screen industry declined by $690 million

Expenditure on scripted TV and films in Australia fell by 29 per cent in the 2024 financial year as the industry moved on from a Covid spike.

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Disney princesses are likely to endure serious health problems in later life.
Culture
Kate Pickles

Why Disney’s princesses would have suffered in later life

They’re supposed to live happily ever after but in real life Disney’s princesses would have endured hard times.

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