features
‘I was reborn’ says Pedro Pascal of acting with Nicolas Cage (playing Nick Cage)
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent co-star says he had a blast making this unique comedy.
19 Apr
Steve Newall
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reviews
You can practically smell Gary Oldman through the screen in spy series Slow Horses
Spy thriller reeks of Oldman’s sloppy, rank farts, threadbare socks and permanent whiff of disdain. In a good way.
02 Apr
reviews
After a long break, Atlanta takes just two eps to remind us why it’s one of the best
The first two episodes of season 3 do a great job of encapsulating Atlanta’s strengths.
01 Apr
news
Jane Campion and The Power of the Dog win big at BAFTAs
Dune takes home five awards, while acting wins leave Oscars hard to pick…
14 Mar
features
Spotlight on Zoë Kravitz: a diverse and confident career cat-apult into stardom
A mix of blockbuster spectacular and indie fare has laid the groundwork for an exciting onscreen future.
08 Mar
reviews
Toni Collette is superbly pissed-off in sadly meandering Netflix thriller Pieces of Her
Collette seldom disappoints, always showing 100% commitment, and this is no exception.
08 Mar
features
Spotlight on Joaquin Phoenix: from trainwreck to acting genius
In 2010, Phoenix seemingly torpedoed his career – then came a string of superb performances.
18 Feb
news
How to watch this year’s Academy Awards ceremony in Australia
Watch the 94th Academy Awards live (and judge red carpet looks) on Monday 28 March.
15 Feb
features
Paul Verhoeven tells us about his historical drama (and lesbian nun pic) Benedetta
“It’s not so far away, strangely enough, from Total Recall”
09 Feb
news
The Power of the Dog leads Oscar nominations, with Dune close behind
New Zealand’s Dame Jane Campion becomes the first woman to be nominated for Best Director more than once.
09 Feb
features
Raised By Wolves is back, picking up from its crazy first season
So much crazy stuff happened in the first season, we almost don’t know where to begin.
04 Feb
reviews
Moonfall has the ludicrous plotting and F-the-world-up moments you’d expect
It’s exactly what you expect, if perhaps not quite as earth-shattering as maybe one would hope.
04 Feb
reviews
Jessica Chastain and a camp, comic tone elevate The Eyes of Tammy Faye
Thanks to Chastain, this is a humanising portrayal of a larger-than-life figure.
28 Jan
reviews
Scream skewers new genre gags alongside genuinely disturbing knifeplay
This new entry is acutely aware of its positioning as a “requel”.
13 Jan
reviews
Juggling silliness and tragic true history, The King’s Man finds itself in no man’s land
Just two films in comes a prequel that feels unasked for, even if it has entertaining moments.
06 Jan
reviews
All its stars can’t save Don’t Look Up from being a disaster of a disaster comedy
Bafflingly unfunny, with a cast that’s largely squandered, and surprisingly little to say.
16 Dec
features
Succession is back! Here’s what to expect from season 3
Television’s most awful (and awfully watchable) family is back.
22 Oct
reviews
Jeff Daniels follows in Mare of Easttown’s downtrodden footsteps with American Rust
A highly medicated police chief gets mixed up in a murder, in a bleak new Paramount+ drama series.
23 Sep
features
Sparks tell us about the birth of their Cannes-winning musical Annette
“We didn’t want this to be sort of a traditional Broadway musical.”
27 Aug
features
The Suicide Squad cast and director on their movie and John Cena’s…ability
“Because I was given so much freedom, I felt the responsibility to take risks.”
05 Aug
reviews
Take note, The Suicide Squad’s hilarious mayhem is a bloody delight
Might have more in common with The Boys than The Avengers.
29 Jul