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Chappaquiddick review: A strange, sad tale of power's ability to corrupt
The film seems a fair-minded stab at the truth and an irresistible look at the exercise of dynastic influence.
- by Sandra Hall
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Australian film
Hollywood the big winner in $140 million film funding boost
The major studios are the big winners in a funding boost announced by the federal government today, but the local industry remains on tenterhooks.
- by Karl Quinn
Ryan Reynolds opens up about his mental health struggles
You'd never know it from the smooth-operator vibes but Ryan Reynolds is often, quite secretly, a nervous wreck.
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History buffs roast costumes in new Robin Hood film
"Why is Robin Hood wearing a 21st century jacket?"
- by Broede Carmody
Sexual assault
Film Academy expels Bill Cosby, Roman Polanski
The two controversial figures have failed "to uphold values of respect for human dignity," the Academy said.
- by Michael Idato
When is a zombie film not a zombie film? When it's Martin Freeman's Cargo
Something about Cargo drew the Hobbit star to the Australian outback, but it certainly wasn't the undead, he tells Karl Quinn.
- by Karl Quinn
Courts
Weinstein Company owes us millions, claim Hollywood stars
Stars including Jennifer Lawrence, Meryl Streep, George Clooney, Leonardo DiCaprio and Quentin Tarantino have filed documents regarding outstanding payments.
- by Alice Vincent
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Movie reviews
The Gateway Review: Z-grade Aussie sci-fi for serious buffs at best
It's clear John V. Soto cares about cinema but this is definitely not his gateway to greatness.
- by Jake Wilson
David Wenham
David Wenham reveals what he stole from the movie set of 300
And why the Australian film star is now 'kicking' himself.
- by Broede Carmody
The attraction of evil: Javier Bardem on playing Pablo Escobar
The Spanish actor talks about why real life villains are exciting to play.
- by Garry Maddox
Chappaquiddick unblinkingly revisits the most shameful moment in Kennedy history
Ted Kennedy was one of the leading lights of US politics. But he was also responsible for a young woman's death, and a shameful cover-up.
- by Karl Quinn