Culture
How Hacks reunited its odd-couple besties for a knockout third season
The insults and heartfelt affection between comic Deborah Vance (Jean Smart) and upstart writer Ava (Hannah Einbinder) continue with the return of the brittle comedy Hacks.
- by Craig Mathieson
Movies
The Camino is famous for miracles. It transformed this actor
On the Spanish path that pilgrims have walked for over 1000 years, Australian actor Chris Haywood experienced a life-changing moment while shooting a new film.
- by Helen Pitt
Hollywood is facing its bleakest year in three decades. Can these films save it?
After a surprisingly strong 2023, thanks to Barbie and Oppenheimer, box office figures have been down this year and the list of upcoming releases is mixed.
- by Nell Geraets
TV & radio
The brazenly honest Beauty and the Geek pair taking on Travel Guides
Former reality show contestants Karly Fisher and Bri Auty have replaced “outback cowgirl twins” Stacks and Mel on Nine’s chaotic race around the world.
- by Bridget McManus
‘It’s a huge part of who I am as a person’: Raf Epstein goes home for lunch
The host of ABC Radio Melbourne’s Mornings show sits down for a meal at a place that has been practically a second home for most of his life.
- by Karl Quinn
Music
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After making excuses, Martha goes the full Wainwright
- by Daniel Herborn and Bernard Zuel
A ritual once marked marriage as a spiritual death for women. It’s now a stunning performance
- by Giselle Au-Nhien Nguyen, Barney Zwartz and Cameron Woodhead
Beauty and horror collide in this famous exploration of ‘madness’
- by Bridget Davies, Cameron Woodhead, Tony Way and Andrew Fuhrmann
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