The first "standalone" Star Wars movie is a prequel to 1977's Star Wars.

The unselfconscious persistence of this male fantasy doesn't seem offensive so much as simply behind the times.

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The domestic violence charges didn't seem to matter, but the dollar signs might.

It seems like Adam Driver has raced from nowhere to everywhere in just a few short years. But in truth, his journey has been far more wayward, and interesting.

The world of Sing is one entirely populated by animals who all want to be given the chance to shine on stage.

The intense drama about an unlikely war hero has won nine awards including best film and director.

Much of the pleasure to be had from this WWII thriller comes from watching its two beautiful lead actors.

A conscious throwback to to the wuxia films of the 1970s – tales of derring-do in ancient China – Derek Yee's Sword Master can be recommended with enthusiasm to anyone in the mood for a stylish adventure story.

A resourceful writer-director is breaking ground by shooting an Australian film here in Mandarin.

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The most interesting part of this story is not the men. It's the women and how their power functions within the family.

Mahana examines the burden of tradition and patriarchy in Maori culture.

Rosalie Blum is a feel-good comedy that is funny and melancholy, often at the same time.

In a sea of big, stupid movies, Ira Sachs offers an exquisite portrait of love and family.

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The canine star will be crisscrossing the country charming audiences then heading overseas.

Award-winning filmmaker Kim Beamish will explore climate change and social justice via the world of oyster farming in his next project.

Now a Christmas classic, the 1946 movie was the first the actor made after serving as a pilot in World War II, an experience that had caused severe psychological strain, and wasn't an easy comeback.

The famed Australian comic, who lives mostly in the US, said Sir Les Paterson would be a better president.

The comic told her agent she had been cheated on in real life to win the part.

The Melbourne actor missed his Emmy win because he was filming in London.

Reacting to outrage over reports he and Marlon Brando conspired against actress Maria Schneider while filming a notorious rape scene in Last Tango in Paris, Italian director Bernardo Bertolucci says the outcry is based on a "ridiculous misunderstanding" of what happened.

American sass meets Central European angst in Melbourne Cinematheque's tribute to Erich von Stroheim

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The first trailer is out for adventure-thriller The Mummy, features numerous extreme stunts, explosions and fast-paced feats.