!["One day you'll be in <i>Star Wars</i>": Ben Mendelsohn at Sydney Film Festival.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170708002922im_/https://www.fairfaxstatic.com.au/content/dam/images/g/w/o/v/m/p/image.related.landscape.300x200.gwo6ka.gwh3pg.png/1497219681688.jpg)
Sydney Film Festival
Movies
![Emma Stone accepts the Oscar for best actress for <i>La La Land</i>.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170708002922im_/https://www.fairfaxstatic.com.au/content/dam/images/g/u/m/n/4/0/image.related.wideLandscape.300x169.gx78kw.png/1499469181053.jpg)
Emma Stone says male co-stars took pay cut for her sake
The pay gap between male and female stars persists, but some in Hollywood are taking matters into their own hands to eradicate it.
The battle to land the next Hollywood blockbuster continues
![Here to star in Aquaman ... Jason Moama at ComicCon in Melbourne.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170708002922im_/https://www.fairfaxstatic.com.au/content/dam/images/g/x/6/t/m/f/image.related.landscape.120x80.gx4atr.png/1499413710014.jpg)
With China pitching for studio movies, it's become even tougher for Australia to attract so-called runaway productions.
New documentary about disability hits a hurdle
!["It's a part of our history": filmmaker Sarah Barton.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170708002922im_/https://www.fairfaxstatic.com.au/content/dam/images/g/x/5/2/v/5/image.related.landscape.120x80.gx4td5.png/1499340123977.jpg)
A film about the rights of the disabled is struggling with wheelchair places in cinemas.
Now showing: The latest films
![Lady Macbeth stars Florence Pugh, as Catherine.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170708002922im_/https://www.fairfaxstatic.com.au/content/dam/images/g/x/0/f/e/u/image.related.landscape.120x80.gx63v5.png/1499386377276.jpg)
A reviewer roundup of some of the movies on release at the moment.
Chicken People's clucky charm irresistible
![Brian Caraker believes in singing to his chickens.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170708002922im_/https://www.fairfaxstatic.com.au/content/dam/images/g/w/z/0/4/e/image.related.landscape.120x80.gx5193.png/1499434596573.jpg)
Nicole Lucas Haimes' debut feature is a film about chickens and people, simply called Chicken People.
The smart creative decisions behind Wonder Woman
![Gal Gadot stars in 'Wonder Woman'.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170708002922im_/https://www.fairfaxstatic.com.au/content/dam/images/g/x/4/x/y/i/image.related.landscape.120x80.gx4ar7.png/1499434807366.jpg)
Their might be asburdities in the plot but you have to admire what Patty Jenkins has done with the latest superhero hit.
Tom Holland reveals what's under his Spider-Man suit
![Tom Holland as Spider-Man.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170708002922im_/https://www.fairfaxstatic.com.au/content/dam/images/g/x/3/i/w/j/image.related.landscape.120x80.gx4rje.png/1499267108214.jpg)
Being an actor can be downright humiliating.
Tom Holland's new Spider-Man is more like a Spider-Boy: review
![Tom Holland as Spider-Man.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170708002922im_/https://www.fairfaxstatic.com.au/content/dam/images/g/x/3/i/w/j/image.related.landscape.120x80.gx4zuw.png/1499267559789.jpg)
A 15-year-old Peter Parker adds some sugar to the franchise but not much depth of flavour. Fans will lap it up anyway.
James Baldwin's fiery critiques reverberate anew in a divided America
![Writer James Baldwin, centre, whose work has acquired fresh resonance in Donald Trump's America.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170708002922im_/https://www.fairfaxstatic.com.au/content/dam/images/g/w/m/b/x/z/image.related.landscape.120x80.gx50tm.png/1499434775312.jpg)
Baldwin wanted desperately for his country to deliver on its promise. So does a whole new generation of his fans.
Top Five Films
![Shows a scene from the film Who Framed Roger Rabbit ? Who framed roger rabbit DVD images. 31st July 2003. SUPPLIED PIC. ...](http://web.archive.org./web/20170708002922im_/https://www.fairfaxstatic.com.au/content/dam/images/g/x/4/b/v/e/image.related.landscape.120x80.gx4bs1.png/1499210405845.jpg)
Our pick of the best of what's showing on the big screen this week.
Tolkien's estate, Warner Bros end five-year legal battle
![Ian McKellen as Gandalf in 'The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug'.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170708002922im_/https://www.fairfaxstatic.com.au/content/dam/images/1/2/c/o/2/3/image.related.landscape.120x80.gx40vj.png/1499356891298.jpg)
After a five-year legal stoush, JRR Tolkien's estate has settled its $100 million lawsuit against Warner Bros.
It Comes At Night: whatever 'it' is, it won't end well
![Joel Edgerton's ambiguous screen persona suits his character in 'It Comes at Night'.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170708002922im_/https://www.fairfaxstatic.com.au/content/dam/images/g/x/4/6/5/y/image.related.landscape.120x80.gx4bmk.png/1499418090345.jpg)
Joel Edgerton plays a family man on edge as things go awry in It Comes At Night ★★★.
The Beguiled director Sofia Coppola keeps dad guessing
![From left, Nicole Kidman, Sofia Coppola, Kirsten Dunst and Elle Fanning at the Cannes Film Festival premiere of The ...](http://web.archive.org./web/20170708002922im_/https://www.fairfaxstatic.com.au/content/dam/images/g/x/4/8/m/u/image.related.landscape.120x80.gx44rd.png/1499417847092.jpg)
Her famous surname had its advantages, but these days Francis Ford can wait.
The Tom of his life
![Tom of Finland screens as part of the Scandinavian Film Festival.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170708002922im_/https://www.fairfaxstatic.com.au/content/dam/images/g/x/2/3/j/v/image.related.landscape.120x80.gx253o.png/1499387161932.jpg)
Tom of Finland is screening at this month's Scandinavian Film Festival.
Pride, shame and being Sami
![Amanda Kernell's moving debut feature Sami Blood.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170708002922im_/https://www.fairfaxstatic.com.au/content/dam/images/g/x/2/3/p/a/image.related.landscape.120x80.gx24y0.png/1499403826086.jpg)
Sami Blood director Amanda Kernell knows what it's like to grow up being Sami in Sweden.
Warnings over Netflix's controversial film To The Bone
![Lily Collins in Netflix's To The Bone.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170708002922im_/https://www.fairfaxstatic.com.au/content/dam/images/g/x/4/2/5/t/image.related.landscape.120x80.gx4251.png/1499186888308.jpg)
Headspace has issued a warning for the controversial new Netflix movie To The Bone, citing concerns over the film's depiction of anorexia nervosa.
Our top 5 picks
![The King's Choice.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170708002922im_/https://www.fairfaxstatic.com.au/content/dam/images/g/x/3/n/1/q/image.related.landscape.120x80.gx3m62.png/1499062422656.jpg)
Best of the Scandinavian Film Festival - our top 5 picks.
Movie critic, TV host Barry Norman dies
![Barry Norman, pictured in 1982, has died aged 83.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170708002922im_/https://www.fairfaxstatic.com.au/content/dam/images/g/x/3/b/t/v/image.related.landscape.120x80.gx3bs7.png/1499095541080.jpg)
Barry Norman, the veteran British movie critic and former host of the UK's top TV show about cinema has died at the age of 83.
Ari Wegner and the rise of the female cinematographer
![Ari Wegner is one of the youngest members of the group of Australian female cinematographers making a big mark in ...](http://web.archive.org./web/20170708002922im_/https://www.fairfaxstatic.com.au/content/dam/images/g/x/1/5/y/5/image.related.landscape.120x80.gx232v.png/1499081011593.jpg)
Australia's female cinematographers are increasingly shaping the way we see the world.
Jumanji sequel trailer mocked over controversial update
![Kevin Hart, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, Karen Gillan and Jack Black in the new Jumanji sequel.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170708002922im_/https://www.fairfaxstatic.com.au/content/dam/images/g/t/x/d/r/2/image.related.landscape.120x80.gx1o08.png/1499319006736.jpg)
The trailer for Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle was released overnight, and it's sparking generational wars.
Remembering Mabo
![Eddie Mabo.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170708002922im_/https://www.fairfaxstatic.com.au/content/dam/images/g/w/z/8/u/r/image.related.landscape.120x80.gwzbxk.png/1498735278987.jpg)
Trevor Graham's film Life of an Island Man celebrates the life of Eddie Mabo
The House a grim waste of Will Ferrell and Amy Poehler's talents
![The House, starring Will Ferrell, Amy Poehler and Jason Mantzoukas, exemplifies the biggest current weaknesses in ...](http://web.archive.org./web/20170708002922im_/https://www.fairfaxstatic.com.au/content/dam/images/g/x/1/4/r/0/image.related.landscape.120x80.gx13a9.png/1499066988371.jpg)
The trick to enjoying recent Hollywood comedies lies in managing your expectations, but they'd have to be low indeed for you to get much satisfaction from The House.
Rebel Wilson, Chris Hemsworth among new Oscar voters
![Rebel Wilson has reportedly spent almost $4 million on a New York City apartment.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170708002922im_/https://www.fairfaxstatic.com.au/content/dam/images/g/w/s/7/8/s/image.related.landscape.120x80.gx0x8g.png/1499208273373.jpg)
Australians Rebel Wilson and Chris Hemsworth have been inducted into the Oscars voting collegiate, along with 774 other entertainment industry leaders.
Hunt for the Wilderpeople star cast in Deadpool 2
![Julian Dennison in Hunt for the Wilderpeople.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170708002922im_/https://www.fairfaxstatic.com.au/content/dam/images/g/p/2/h/k/3/image.related.landscape.120x80.gx0uy2.png/1498740941290.jpg)
A Hollywood casting announcement we can all get behind.
Rebellious heroine's entrapment all too realistically evoked
![Florence Pugh, the heroine in Lady Macbeth, is married to a brutal landowner.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170708002922im_/https://www.fairfaxstatic.com.au/content/dam/images/g/w/z/o/y/9/image.related.landscape.120x80.gx065y.png/1499248075058.jpg)
William Oldroyd​'s Lady Macbeth is no riff on Shakespeare. Set in England in the middle of the 19th century, it's an adaptation of Nikolai Leskov​'s 1865 novella Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk.
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