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Films and TV

House of the Dragon renewed for 2nd season

House of the Dragon has only gone as far as its first episode but the Game of Thrones prequel has already been cleared for a second season.

Blaze (MA15+) film review

Luke McWilliams gives his review of the 2022 film, Blaze (MA15+), starring Julia Savage and Simon Baker.

Now showing: Nope (M)

Luke McWilliams gives his review of the 2022 science fiction horror, Nope (M), starring Daniel Kaluuya and Keke Palmer.

Bullet Train (MA15+) film review

Luke McWilliams gives his review of the 2022 action comedy, Bullet Train (MA15+), starring Brad Pitt and Sandra Bullock.

The Forgiven (MA15+) film review

Luke McWilliams gives his review of the 2021 drama film, The Forgiven (MA15+), starring Ralph Fiennes and Jessica Chastain.

Warner Bros studio axes ‘Batgirl’, won’t release film

Warner Bros axed the Batgirl film planned for HBO Max, opting to shelve the $US90 million ($A130 million) film as the reorganised studio revamps its approach to streaming and DC Comics films.

Where the Crawdads Sing (M) film review

Luke McWilliams gives his review of the 2022 film based on the 2018 novel of the same name, Where the Crawdads Sing (M).

Thailand cave film recalls rescue ‘chaos’

A new movie detailing the dramatic 2018 rescue of 12 young footballers from a cave in Thailand examines the "scar tissue" left behind for all concerned.

Jennifer Lopez, Ben Affleck wed in Vegas drive-through

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have wed in a late-night Las Vegas drive-through chapel, culminating a relationship that stretched over two decades in two separate romances and headlined countless tabloid covers.

Compartment No. 6 (MA15+) film review

Luke McWilliams gives his review of the 2021 drama film, Compartment No. 6 (MA15+), starring Seidi Haarla and Yuri Borisov.

Aussie team behind US Love on the Spectrum nominated for Emmys

The Australian team behind the US version of TV show Love on the Spectrum has been nominated for three Emmy Awards.

Elvis (M) film review

Luke McWilliams gives his review of the 2022 biographical film, Elvis (M), starring Austin Butler and Tom Hanks.

Final episode of Neighbours to air on 28 July

After 37 years, the final episode of Neighbours will air for 90 minutes from 7.30pm on July 28.

Lightyear (PG) film review

Luke McWilliams gives his review of the 2022 Pixar film, Lightyear (PG), starring Chris Evans and Uzo Aduba.

Good Luck to You, Leo Grande (MA 15+)

Sometimes, good sex isn’t actually about sex.

Lego Masters’ Hamish Blake wins Gold Logie

Hamish Blake has won the Gold Logie for the most popular personality on Australian television.

Netflix announces ‘Squid Game’ reality competition series

Netflix has announced it is bringing its mega-hit series 'Squid Game' to life with a new reality competition series.

To Chiara (M) film review

Luke McWilliams gives his review of the 2022 film, To Chiara (M), starring Swamy Rotolo and Carmela Fumo.

In Luhrmann’s Elvis biopic, a star is born in Austin Butler

Actor Austin Butler's career-defining performance is the best thing about Baz Luhrmann's Elvis biopic, a film marked by extravagant styling and glitzy effects.

Canberra screenwriter’s film to air on Channel Nine  

More exciting news for Canberra-based screenwriter Shamini Singhal, as her film Get a Life, Alright has been licensed to broadcasting giant Channel Nine. Singhal co-wrote the musical-comedy drama with Joy Hopwood, which tells...

Top Gun: Maverick (M) film review

Luke McWilliams gives his review of the 2022 blockbuster action film, Top Gun: Maverick (M), starring Tom Cruise and Miles Teller.

Hatching (MA15+) film review

Luke McWilliams gives his review of the 2022 Finnish body horror film, Hatching, starring Sophia Heikkilä and Siiri Solalinna.

Operation Mincemeat (M) film review

Luke McWilliams gives his review of the 2022 British war film, Operation Mincemeat, starring Colin Firth and Johnny Flynn.

Ryan Gosling coming to Australia to film ‘The Fall Guy’

Hollywood star Ryan Gosling will be heading to Sydney to film the Universal live action feature film The Fall Guy.

60 years and 14 Doctors: how Doctor Who has changed with the times – and Ncuti Gatwa’s casting is the natural next step

The BBC’s announcement that the Rwandan-Scottish actor Ncuti Gatwa will play Doctor Who from 2023 is making global headlines.

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (M) film review

Luke McWilliams gives his review of the 2022 Marvel film, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Elizabeth Olsen.

Netflix password crackdown by end of 2022, subscription with ads option

Netflix reportedly plans to crack down on password sharing and introduce subscriptions with ads by the end of the year.

Canberra screenwriter helps pen feature ‘Get a Life, Alright!’

Canberra-based screenwriter and videographer, Shamini Singhal, had the opportunity to ply her trade on new romantic drama Get a Life, Alright

Downton Abbey: A New Era (PG) review

Luke McWilliams gives his review of the 2022 historical drama film, Downton Abbey: A New Era, starring Hugh Bonneville, Elizabeth McGovern and Maggie Smith.

Kylie Minogue to return for ‘Neighbours’ farewell

Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan will return to Neighbours as much-loved characters Charlene Mitchell and Scott Robinson for the show's series finale.
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