Culture
Jeremy Allen White, in undies, on a roof. But that’s not the ad that has people’s knickers in a knot
People have been swooning over White’s Calvin Klein ad campaign like there’s no tomorrow. Why, then, was a similar ad banned?
- by Nell Geraets
Analysis
Film awards
Adaptation Barbie: Why Margot Robbie’s film isn’t classed as ‘original’
- by Liam Burke
Movies
Exclusive
Australian film
The movie that made Nicole Kidman an action star turns 40
“I was a bit scared of the BMX bikes,” the Oscar-winning actress says, reflecting on the 40th anniversary of BMX Bandits.
- by Michael Idato
How Zac Efron and Jeremy Allen White became lords of the ring
The actors needed strict body-building regimes and a disgusting amount of food to prepare for their roles as pro wrestling brothers in The Iron Claw.
- by Louise Rugendyke
TV & radio
Our predictions for a glittering, strike-delayed Emmy Awards
This week’s 75th Emmy Awards are brimming with outstanding shows and superb performances, but who will win?
- by Craig Mathieson
Our obsession with real estate sees Anthony Burke host three home shows this year
Busy is an understatement for architect Anthony Burke, co-presenter of the latest Grand Designs spin-off, Transformations, currently airing on ABC.
- by Louise Rugendyke
Music
Opinion
Pop culture
I feel it in my fingers, I feel it in my toes … it’s my first reminiscence bump
- by Rachael Jacobs
Live reviews
It’s got groove, it’s got meaning: Yes, Grease is (still) the word
- by Cameron Woodhead, Jessica Nicholas, Andrew Fuhrmann, Sonia Nair and Tony Way
★★★½
Sydney Festival
Nellie Small: Black, queer, proud … and way before her time
- by John Shand, Chantal Nguyen, Cassie Tongue, Peter McCallum and Kate Prendergast
Celebrity
Stage
Circus meets classical music and the result is delightful and astonishing
- by John Shand and Peter McCallum