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Movies
McKellen: Playing the Part is a fitting tribute full of style and substance
Director Joe Stephenson winkles out the person behind the performer in a wide-ranging interview complemented with photos and film from every stage of Ian McKellen's life.
- by Sandra Hall
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Pop culture
Joker fully revealed at last: Joaquin Phoenix transforms in eerie first look
The actor's creepy transformation has fans hoping he can match Heath Ledger's iconic turn.
- by Bryan Alexander
Obituaries
Australian actor Damian Hill, star of Pawno, dead at 42
His latest project, M4M, was due to begin filming on Monday.
- by Karl Quinn
Kenya
Lesbian film Rafiki sells out after Kenyan court lifts ban
To qualify as Kenya's foreign language entry at the 2019 Academy Awards, Rafiki had to be released in its country of origin.
- by Cecilie Kallestrup
James Bond
The troubled production of 'James Bond' is a symptom of how Hollywood operates today
You'd see a trailer for the new Star Wars or James Bond flick, get excited, and just go.
- by Travis Andrews
Cinema
Sir Ian McKellen contemplates the final curtain
While busy and very much alive approaching his 80th birthday, Sir Ian McKellen is thinking about death.
- by Garry Maddox
The House With a Clock in its Walls: Blanchett brings wit to the haunted house
The plot and themes don't really measure up but it is fun.
- by Sandra Hall
Marvel
Captain Marvel star Brie Larson hits back at sexist trolls
"I'm living my life and if you're into it, cool. If not, that's cool too," the star said.
- by Broede Carmody
Heath Ledger
Heath Ledger Scholarship winner says the late actor inspired her to come out
Actress Charmaine Bingwa describes herself as a "trifecta": female, a person of colour and gay.
- by Michael Idato
Top five films: best of the big screen
Our pick of what's showing on the big screen this week.
- by Jake Wilson
James Bond
Surprise director of next James Bond film named
The American filmmaker takes over from Danny Boyle who exited the project over creative differences.
- by Nardine Saad