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Films and TV

Meghan in Netflix project aimed at girls

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex has created an animated family series for streaming platform Netflix Inc that she will also executive produce.

Strahovski only Aussie to receive Emmy nomination

The Handmaid's Tale star Yvonne Strahovski is the sole Australian nominee in this year's Emmy awards for the US television industry in a list almost completely dominated by The Crown and The Mandalorian.

Now showing: Werewolves Within (MA15+)

Luke McWilliams gives his review of the 2021 comedy horror, Werewolves Within, starring Sam Richardson and Milana Vayntrub.

Films competing for the Palme d’Or

There are 24 films competing for the 74th Cannes Film Festival's Palme d'Or for best picture, including Australian Justin Kurzel for Nitram.

Cannes to open with Adam Driver musical

The musical drama Annette, starring Marion Cotillard and Adam Driver, is set for its world premiere on the French Riviera as the Cannes Film Festival makes a glitzy in-person return after a pandemic hiatus.

Now showing: Little Joe (M)

Luke McWilliams gives his review of the 2019 drama, Little Joe, starring Emily Beecham and Ben Whishaw.

Now showing: Fast & Furious 9 (M)

Luke McWilliams gives his review of the 2021 action film, Fast & Furious 9, starring Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez and John Cena.

Now showing: In the Heights (PG)

Luke McWilliams gives his review of the 2021 musical drama, In the Heights, starring Anthony Ramos, Corey Hawkins and Leslie Grace.

Now showing: Minamata (MA15+)

Luke McWilliams gives his review of the 2020 drama, Minamata, starring Johnny Depp and directed by Andrew Levitas

Now showing: Cruella (PG)

Luke McWilliams gives his review of the 2021 film, Cruella, starring Emma Stone and Emma Thompson.

Now showing: The Audition (M15+)

Luke McWilliams gives his review of the 2019 drama, The Audition, starring Nina Hoss and Simon Abkarian.

6 tips to prep for the Friends Reunion

One of the most iconic, culture-defining shows of a generation is coming back to TV screens as the highly anticipated reunion special of Friends airs on 27 May. After months of rumours, Jennifer...

Now showing: Those Who Wish Me Dead (MA15+)

Luke McWilliams gives his review of the 2021 thriller, Those Who Wish Me Dead, starring Angeline Jolie and Nicholas Hoult.

Now showing: Wrath of Man (MA15+)

Luke McWilliams gives his review of the 2021 action thriller, Wrath of Man, directed by Guy Ritchie and starring Jason Statham.

‘June Again’ set to launch JJ Winlove into spotlight

For 'June Again' writer-director JJ Winlove, overseeing his maiden feature length film project was a “pinch myself moment”.

Now showing: Land (M)

Luke McWilliams gives his review of the 2021 drama, Land, starring Robin Wright and Kim Dickens.

Now showing: Six Minutes to Midnight (M)

Luke McWilliams gives his review of the 2020 war drama, Six Minutes to Midnight, starring Eddie Izzard and Judi Dench.

Five 2021 Oscars winners reviewed

Over the last year, Canberra Daily has reviewed a host of the movies that ended up taking out Oscar gongs at the 2021 Academy Awards.

Now showing: The Father (M)

Luke McWilliams gives his review of the 2020 drama, The Father, starring Anthony Hopkins and Olivia Colman.

Local brick-heads star on ‘Lego Masters’

The childhood friends, both 26, have combined their love for all things Lego to represent the ACT and NSW on the popular show.

Now showing: Wishlist (La lista de los deseos) (CTC)

Luke McWilliams gives his review of the Spanish film, Wishlist (La lista de los deseos), starring Silvia Alonzo and María León.

‘Stronger than Fiction’ back stronger than ever in new form

Having cancelled their 2020 film festival due to COVID, Stronger than Fiction is back for 2021 with a screening of 'The Mole Agent'.

Now showing: The Courier (M)

Luke McWilliams gives his review of the 2020 historical drama, The Courier, starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Merab Ninidze.

Now showing: Godzilla vs. Kong (M)

Luke McWilliams gives his review of the 2021 monster film, Godzilla vs. Kong, starring Alexander Skarsgård and Millie Bobby Brown.

French Film Festival invites you on ‘a journey’

Offering a respite from challenges facing the world, the Alliance Française French Film Festival 2021 is an invitation to take “a journey".

Now showing: Chaos Walking (M)

Luke McWilliams gives his review of the 2021 action film, Chaos Walking, starring Tom Holland and Daisy Ridley.

Now showing: Minari (PG)

Luke McWilliams gives his review of the 2020 drama film, Minari, starring Steven Yeun and Han Ye-ri.

Canberra fitness expert Jenna Douros to star in ‘Ultimate Tag’

Local fitness expert and athlete Jenna Douros will star in Channel 7’s newest sports-entertainment offering 'Ultimate Tag'.

Now showing: The Little Things (M)

Luke McWilliams gives his review of the 2021 crime thriller, The Little Things, starring Denzel Washington, Rami Malek and Jared Leto.

Now showing: Another Round (M)

Luke McWilliams gives his review of the 2020 Danish comedy drama, Another Round, starring Mads Mikkelsen and Thomas Bo Larsen.
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