Last updated: November 2, 2017
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Spacey seeks treatment

(FILES): This file photo taken on February 23, 2016 shows actor Kevin Spacey arriving for the season 4 premiere screening of the Netflix show "House of Cards" in Washington, DC. Production of next season's award-winning "House of Cards" season six has been suspended indefinitely in the wake of sexual misconduct allegations against its star Kevin Spacey, Netflix announced on October 31, 2017. Media Rights Capital and Netflix said the suspension was "until further notice, to give us time to review the current situation and to address any concerns of our cast and crew." / AFP PHOTO / Nicholas Kamm
The Hollywood superstar is seeking treatment in light of multiple allegations of sexual misconduct.

Grandmaster of the singular voice

Tribute To "Jeff Goldblum" And "Kidnap" Premiere - 43rd Deauville American Film Festival
Ed Potton
American actor Jeff Goldblum talks about his craft, science, family and his latest film, the blockbuster Thor: Ragnarok.

A festival three summers long

behind-the-scenes shots with Ben Elton on set for Three Summers. Three Summers - Photograph by David Dare Parker
PHILIPPA HAWKER
Visiting a local musical festival, comedian and writer Ben Elton found all the inspiration he needed for a new film.

Spacey’s house keeps falling

Anthony Rapp says Kevin Spacey made a "sexual advance" when he was 14
David Sanderson, Will Pavia
The fallout facing Kevin Spacey continues with the Emmys shelving plans to honour him and suggestions more allegations are about to surface.

Spacey ‘sorry for harassment’

2017 AMD British Academy Britannia Awards Presented by American Airlines And Jaguar Land Rover - Show
Hollywood superstar Kevin Spacey has been forced to issue an apology over accusations he sexually harassed a teenage actor some 30 years ago.

Saudis crave night at the movies

Saudi women attend the "Short Film Competition 2" festival on October 20, 2017, at King Fahad Culture Center in Riyadh. The rare movie night this week in Riyadh was a precursor to what is expected to be a formal lifting of the kingdom's ban on cinemas, long vilified as vulgar and sinful by religious hardliners. / AFP PHOTO / FAYEZ NURELDINE
Following a decree allowing women to drive, Saudi authorities have hinted cinemas would soon be permitted.

200 women claim Toback abuse

This combination photo shows actress Selma Blair at the CFDA Fashion Awards in New York on June 6, 2016, left, and actress Rachel McAdams at the Los Angeles premiere of "Doctor Strange" on Oct. 20, 2016. In a Vanity Fair interview published Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017, Blair and McAdams have alleged that writer and director James Toback sexually harassed them. (AP Photo/File)
Selma Blair and Rachel McAdams are the latest of 200 women to break their silence on James Toback.

Special delivery

Martin Provost, Self assignment, March 15, 2017
Philippa Hawker
The unconventional characters in Martin Provost’s new film are a study in contrasts

Bleak look at Generation Empty

Supplied Editorial Fwd: Pics for Wednesday's story
Stephen Romei
This film is a sharp assessment of how the digital revolution is altering the lives of youth: the future is bleak.

Ode to power of pop

Kyle Mooney (left) and Mark Hamill in a scene from film Brigsby Bear
David Stratton
Bad Boy Bubby — a great Australian film — came to mind while watching Brigsby Bear, which is similar but less rewarding.

Like Utopia? You’ll love this

W1A
Justin Burke
From the UK comes W1A, a devastatingly brilliant spoof of the British public broadcaster.

Making no excuse for abuse

Supplied Editorial Fwd: pics of will poulter and anthony mackie
PHILIPPA HAWKER
Director Kathryn ­Bigelow returns with another examination of participants placed in pressure situations.

Movie date has Labor gunning

Thor Premiere
ROSIE LEWIS
Julie Bishop has been accused of using taxpayer funds for ‘‘extravagant’’ travel after she launched the latest Thor premiere.

Branagh has mo for drama

Kenneth Branagh as Hercule Poirot in a scene from Twentieth Century Fox's film Murder on the Orient Express.
Stephen Romei
Kenneth Branagh faces a hairy challenge as: Hercule Poirot, a cop with a monster intellect and a monumental moustache.

Director Toback promised fame

James Toback
Oscar-nominated writer and director James Toback has been accused of sexual harassment by 38 women.

Her own way

TWAM 20 OCT 2017
Jordan Kisner
She’s built a career playing quirky supporting roles. Now, at 60, Frances McDormand is taking the lead.

Warmly amusing romance

Reece Witherspoon and Pico Alexander in a scene from Home Again
Stephen Romei
There are good people in the world; ordin­ary good people, not superheroes. Sometimes it’s useful to remember that.

Clash of ideas in a town on edge

L-R: Matt Damon and Noah Jupe in a scene from film Suburbicon
DAVID STRATTON
Middleclass America’s bland exterior in the 50s is blown apart by a home invasion and new black neighbours.

Picking out the hunks

Gone With The Wind
Simon Caterson
Are there patterns in all the sighing and longing? A new book tries to answer the question: What do women want?

‘I know about white fear’

Suburbicon Premiere - 74th Venice Film Festival
PHILIPPA HAWKER
Disturbed by the idea that the world is getting worse because white people are losing their place, George Clooney dug deeper.
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