Culture
The best books, TV, music and films of 2024 so far - and what’s to come
Here’s what had us hooked for the first half of the year, and what’s going to get us through the rest.
- by Melanie Kembrey and Robert Moran
This play about Julia Gillard will hold your attention, regardless of your politics
- by Cameron Woodhead, Giselle Au-Nhien Nguyen, Andrew Fuhrmann and Jessica Nicholas
Movies
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Review
The Watchers is proof Ishana Night Shyamalan has her father’s talent
Starring Dakota Fanning, this supernatural horror shows Ishana has inherited a taste for tinkering with the unseen and incomprehensible.
- by Sandra Hall
This film could have fixed Hollywood’s box office crisis. Here’s why it won’t
A top-tier director, an A-list star, a blend of action, comedy and romance, and critical acclaim. So why won’t Hit Man pack out cinemas?
- by Nell Geraets
TV & radio
‘Real Martha’ sues Netflix over Baby Reindeer portrayal, seeks $255m
Scottish woman Fiona Harvey says the character of Martha in “Baby Reindeer,” is based on her and has destroyed her life.
- by Nell Geraets
Official trailer for Arcadian starring Nicolas Cage
Nicolas Cage stars in the post-apocalyptic horror film Arcadian, which follows a father and his sons as they are forced to execute a desperate plan to survive. Premiering July 20, only on Stan.
Music
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Indigenous art
‘What is it, 1991?’: Prominent rapper slams move to ban controversial song
- by Meg Watson
Live reviews
This play about Julia Gillard will hold your attention, regardless of your politics
- by Cameron Woodhead, Giselle Au-Nhien Nguyen, Andrew Fuhrmann and Jessica Nicholas
Sky Ferreira was late to her Melbourne gig – but does it matter?
- by Brodie Lancaster
Celebrity
The best books, TV, music and films of 2024 so far - and what’s to come
- by Melanie Kembrey and Robert Moran
Stage
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Performing arts
The biggest musical you’ve never heard of is finally coming to Sydney
- by Nick Galvin
Art & design
Live
Archibald Prize
Archibald Prize 2024 LIVE updates: Winner to be revealed – who gets your vote?
- by Helen Pitt and Nick Galvin