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The origins of a Star Wars hero
Drawn to the dark side? A new exhibition uses Star Wars and science to find your identity.
- by Linda Morris
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Fantastic Beasts: the Rowlingverse springs to life again
The swirl of magical and regular worlds in Fantastic Beasts is an extraordinary spectacle.
- by Stephanie Bunbury
Shoplifters review: A simple, spellbinding tale to steal your heart
Japanese cinema is famous for its subtle beauty and difficult-to-decrypt cultural specifics. But some Japanese directors are more Japanese than others.
- by Paul Byrnes
Fantastic Beasts' Eddie Redmayne's in a new groove for Grindelwald
Hold the wand, because Fantastic Beasts star Eddie Redmayne now has homegrown skills when it comes to taming tiny creatures.
- by Andrea Mandell
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Movie review: Robert Redford still going strong in The Old Man and the Gun
The veteran actor stars as a career bank robber whose Over-The-Hill Gang embark on a new series of heists.
- by Jake Wilson
Fantastic Beasts - The Crimes of Grindelwald review: Dazzling but missing Potter's magic
Somehow Newt Scamander's collection of cute creatures are no substitute for the comic relief provided by the human residents and the furniture at Hogwarts.
- by Sandra Hall
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‘We've lost a genius': Hugh Jackman leads tributes to Stan Lee
Lee's passing on Tuesday has generated an outpouring of gratitude.
I Used to Be Normal review: A heartfelt look into teen dreams and obsessions
This isn't about the boy bands; it's about the power of teenage female obsession, the particular moment in a girl's life when she becomes aware there are young men out there who represent her ideal.
- by Paul Byrnes
Spitfire review: Personal stories stand out in documentary grounded by patriotism
The publicity materials say it's a film about people, not rivets, but that's not entirely true. The people take second place to the legend.
- by Paul Byrnes
A Boy Called Sailboat attracts big name with bold approach to JK Simmons
When Australian director Cameron Nugent emailed veteran US actor JK Simmons about a role in his debut feature, A Boy Called Sailboat, he didn't seriously expect a response.
- by Rod Yates
Short Cuts: Celebrating horror, homegrown and Japanese films
Short Cuts: Monster Fest, Strange Colours, Japanese Film Festival
- by Craig Mathieson