Film

Taylor Swift's The Official Release Party of a Show Girl debuted as the number one film in the US. (EPA PHOTO)

‘Stroke of genius’: Taylor Swift’s film debuts at number one

Pop superstar Taylor Swift's new film, The Official Release Party of a Show Girl, has topped the US box office.

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Dwayne Johnson playing an MMA fighter departs from his traditional roles in action and comedy films. (AP PHOTO)

The Rock’s attempt to rewrite his story stinks

Dwayne Johnson is spinning the line his true artistic ambitions have been throttled by his popularity as a mainstream popcorn star. As if.

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America Ferrera and Matthew McConaughey in The Lost Bus.

McConaughey’s wildfire film is like watching a panic attack

The Lost Bus comes from director Paul Greengrass, whose signature hand-held style drops the viewer right in the middle of the stress.

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The Death of Stalin, a film by Armando Iannucci.

Eight-year-old comedy more relevant now than ever

Armando Iannucci’s The Death of Stalin plays more like a documentary than a comedy - although it is still very, very funny.

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Him was directed by Justin Tipping and produced by Jordan Peele.

Football horror starts off promising, then totally loses it

Marlon Wayans is unhinged in Him, a new film produced by Jordan Peele that leaves you asking one question - what the hell was that?

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Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban are heading to the divorce courts.

Viral interview that signalled Urban, Kidman were done

An awkward radio interview earlier this month has gone viral after Keith Urban appeared annoyed at a line of questioning about his estranged wife, Nicole Kidman, and their relationship.

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Tilly Norwood.

Hollywood figures are furious about new AI ‘actor’

Tilly Norwood is looking for a talent agent, and Hollywood is threatening to boycott anyone who works with the ‘actor’.

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Gary Oldman's role in The Darkest Hour earned him an Academy Award and a BAFTA.

Star actor Gary Oldman to receive knighthood

The legendary British actor will be knighted during a ceremony at Windsor Castle.

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The Smashing Machine is in cinemas on October 2.

The Rock’s movie promised an unforgettable story. It’s not

The Smashing Machine was mooted as the extraordinary tale of a UFC legend, and could deliver Dwayne Johnson an Oscar nomination. What a load of furphies.

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The Simpsons is returning to the big screen.

’It’s happening’: The Simpsons make massive announcement

After 20 years since The Simpsons Movie, and 36 years after the hit animated series first appeared on TV screens, creators have announced a major new project.

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US President Donald Trump says he will impose a 100 per cent tariff on all foreign movies.

Trump imposes 100 per cent tariff on foreign-made films

US President Donald Trump says he will impose a 100 per cent tariff on all foreign movies, repeating a threat made months ago that would upend Hollywood’s global business model.

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IT: Welcome to Derry.

Everything you need to watch on streaming in October

Matthew McConaughey leads a gripping new thriller, there’s an IT prequel series, a Victoria Beckham doco, plus new seasons of The Diplomat, Nobody Wants This, The Witcher, Blue Lights and Loot.

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Ethan Hawke in The Lowdown.

There’s a reason why Ethan Hawke is the epitome of cool

Whether through accident or design, he established a template for a successful career that didn’t rely on selling out.

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Demi Moore, Gwyneth Paltrow, Anna Wintour and Serena Williams were all in Milan for designer Demna’s debut for Gucci.

Gucci wants everyone in fashion to think like a shopper

Demna’s light, amusing debut at Gucci — via a short film called The Tiger — drew the likes of Demi Moore and Gwyneth Paltrow to Milan Fashion Week.

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Spinal Tap II: The End Continues is in cinemas on September 25.

The Spinal Tap sequel should never have happened

This Is Spinal Tap is one of the most iconic comedies of all time. The sequel? Not so much.

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