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Actor says Rebel's career 'slowed' after mermaid moment
Actor Hugh Sheridan tells court how Rebel Wilson's career slowed after a series of articles.
Wonder Woman breaks 'superhero glass ceiling'
That ol' argument that female superheroes don't sell? Gal Gadot's Wonder Woman has given it a final death blow.
Wanted: $2.5m for 'definitive' Ned Kelly film
There's an ambitious new bid for another take on the story of Australia's most famous bushranger.
Why a gay law professor is trying to shut down women-only 'Wonder Woman' screenings
Stephen Clark almost let it slide.
Olivia Newton-John set to star Sharknado 5
Olivia Newton-John is set to star in an upcoming sequel (and before you get excited, no, it's not a Grease revival).
Chloe Grace Moretz appalled by 'body shaming' ad
Actress Chloe Grace Moretz says she is "appalled" by a billboard promoting her new film Red Shoes and the 7 Dwarfs.
Imagination takes flight at festival hub
Sydney Town Hall is about to morph into a fantasia of psychedelic puppets and androids, punk rockers and rollerskate dancers.
Pre-CGI footage from Beauty and the Beast looks a little less romantic
Hilarious footage of Dan Stevens on the set of Beauty and the Beast has emerged, with the actor sporting a very different look.
Wenham shrugs off risk of shooting 10 day film
In his directorial debut, actor David Wenham reveals himself as a filmmaker whose heart belongs to small, telling moments of human connection.
Dedicated followers of film
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.
Lebanon bans Wonder Woman because its star is Israeli
Wonder Woman was pulled in Lebanon just two hours before it was due to premiere in theatres.
All in the family
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.
Rebel Wilson's mum tells court 'I accept I'm a bogan'
If you live in Sydney's western suburbs you are a bogan, a court has heard.
Redgrave on directing: 'I want to save lives'
The acclaimed actor has taken a deeply personal approach to tackling the refugee crisis.
New footy comedy for team behind Backyard Ashes
A country coach recruits a team of asylum seekers in a new Australian film.
Shari Sebbens on 'the horrible side' of the country
The Sapphires actress, Shari Sebbens, stars in a provocative film that takes place on a day of national celebration.
Gadot the best thing about Wonder Woman's comeback
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.
Baywatch reboot is as shallow as you'd expect: review
It's never quite clear whether this Baywatch is paying tribute to its model or sending it up.
Hounds of Love a fine horror debut
Hounds of Love is an accomplished, daring piece of work from Australian director Ben Young.
Sandra Hall's top 10 picks at the Sydney Film Festival
Trade-offs are always part of working out what you'd like to see at the Sydney Film Festival.
Top five films: the best of the big screen
Our pick of what's showing on the big screen this week.
Wonder Woman has the opposite sex all sussed out
Female superhero flips the gender switch in standalone Wonder Woman debut. ★★★
Jessica Chastain slams 'disturbing' Cannes films
Jessica Chastain, who was a jury member, criticised the representation of women in this year's competition.
20th Century Women: a small movie but an ambitious one
Writer and director Mike Mills' latest movie is a snapshot of one moment in a cultural transition.
Rebel Wilson: A lady never tells (her age)
Rebel Wilson insists a lady never tells her age, and has shown a court ladies don't much like toothy photos either.
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