That ol' argument that female superheroes don't sell? Gal Gadot's Wonder Woman has given it a final death blow.

There's an ambitious new bid for another take on the story of Australia's most famous bushranger.

Stephen Clark almost let it slide.

Olivia Newton-John is set to star in an upcoming sequel (and before you get excited, no, it's not a Grease revival).

Actress Chloe Grace Moretz says she is "appalled" by a billboard promoting her new film Red Shoes and the 7 Dwarfs.

Sydney Town Hall is about to morph into a fantasia of psychedelic puppets and androids, punk rockers and rollerskate dancers.

Hilarious footage of Dan Stevens on the set of Beauty and the Beast has emerged, with the actor sporting a very different look.

In his directorial debut, actor David Wenham reveals himself as a filmmaker whose heart belongs to small, telling moments of human connection.

For Evan Shapiro, the Sydney Film Festival is more than just a place to watch movies – it is an immersive experience. This will be his 29th year of attending.

Wonder Woman was pulled in Lebanon just two hours before it was due to premiere in theatres.

Director Mike Mills has mined his father's story for one of his intensely personal films; now it's his mother's turn, with Annette Bening inhabiting the role.

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If you live in Sydney's western suburbs you are a bogan, a court has heard.

The acclaimed actor has taken a deeply personal approach to tackling the refugee crisis.

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A country coach recruits a team of asylum seekers in a new Australian film.

The Sapphires actress, Shari Sebbens, stars in a provocative film that takes place on a day of national celebration.

Wonder Woman is inherently more interesting than yet another rehash of Batman or Spider-Man – and on its own terms, at least a qualified success.

It's never quite clear whether this Baywatch is paying tribute to its model or sending it up.

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Hounds of Love is an accomplished, daring piece of work from Australian director Ben Young.

Trade-offs are always part of working out what you'd like to see at the Sydney Film Festival.

Our pick of what's showing on the big screen this week.

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Female superhero flips the gender switch in standalone Wonder Woman debut. ★★★

Jessica Chastain, who was a jury member, criticised the representation of women in this year's competition.

Writer and director Mike Mills' latest movie is a snapshot of one moment in a cultural transition.

Rebel Wilson insists a lady never tells her age, and has shown a court ladies don't much like toothy photos either.