Entertainment
Movies
How one woman shaped the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe
Sara Finn has cast nearly every actor who has appeared in a Marvel film – that's more than 1000 roles from Captain America to background dancers.
- by Sonia Rao
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Performing arts
Giveaways: win tickets to Peterloo, Jazz Festival and Damon Gameau
Giveaways: win tickets to the movie Peterloo, the Melbourne International Jazz Festival and Damon Gameau's film 2040
- by Kay Stewart
Adam Goodes
'This is what racism looks like': Filmmaker opens up about Adam Goodes doco
After an emotional response to previews, The Final Quarter is about to reignite debate about racism in sport when screenings start in June.
- by Garry Maddox
Cinema
Sydney's favourite cinema? It's a State secret
What is Sydney's best cinema, asks Helen Pitt.
- by Helen Pitt
Film
'I did not compromise': Taron Egerton on the battle for Elton's truth
When he took on Rocketman, Taron Egerton didn't shy away from Elton John's controversial real life, the film studio, however, may have had other ideas.
- by Nick Miller
Film
Damon Gameau gives us a real glimpse of a greener future in 2040
The documentary maker looks at environmentally friendly projects that offer an alternative to environmental apocalypse.
- by Stephanie Bunbury
Review
Acute Misfortune: a raw and honest portrait of artist Adam Cullen
It looks like a biopic, but defines itself in opposition to every trope – including sometimes, clarity.
- by Paul Byrnes
Review
Keanu Reeves saves John Wick, and a directorial debut earns rave reviews
This masthead's reviewers look at a handful of movies released this week. So which ones are worth the cost of a ticket?
Review
Top five films: best of the big screen
Our pick of what's showing on the big screen this week.
- by Jake Wilson
Film Festivals
Emotional Elton watches his life play before him at Cannes
The world premiere of Rocketman has been the biggest event at Cannes so far.
- by Stephanie Bunbury
Review
Rocketman: Behind the scenes with the very professional Richard Madden
Cast to play Elton John's mercurial manager John Reid, the Scottish actor found everyone had a different opinion of him.
- by Latika Bourke