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Looney Tunes: The Day The Earth Blew Up.

Reel TalkPremiumLooney Tunes finally gets the big screen treatment

The nostalgia of Looney Tunes meet sharp, modern writing in this new animated feature.

Ben O’Shea

Mel Gibson described The Resurrection Of The Christ script as like an "acid trip". (AP PHOTO)

MoviesMel Gibson sets Resurrection Of The Christ start date

Mel Gibson will start work on a sequel to The Passion of Christ in August.

Staff Writers

Jason Statham in A Working Man (2025).

Reel TalkPremiumThe righteous fury of Jason Statham

Can Jason Statham act? Who cares! He does exactly what he needs to do in this fun action flick.

Ben O’Shea

Snow White in cinemas on March 20.

EntertainmentCommentsDisney underfire for ‘toxic’ live-action Snow White

The live-action adaptation of Walt Disney’s 1937 animated classic has forced the studio to swallow a healthy serving of controversy that is proving just as toxic.

Ben O'Shea

Rege-Jean Page, starring in Steven Soderberg’s new spy film Black Bag, is photographed at the IMDb Portrait Studio at SXSW 2023.

Movies PremiumRege-Jean Page is playing a suave spy. No, not that one

Rege-Jean Page is probably tired of questions about James Bond. Debate over the next 007 is in overdrive, just as he hits screens in Black Bag, a classy spy flick from acclaimed director Steven Soderbergh. 

Ben O'Shea

Snow White is in cinemas.

MOVIE REVIEWS CommentsPremiumThere’s no saving this disastrous Disney remake

The daft Snow White remake is overshadowed by its many controversies.

Ben O'Shea

Still from Green Border, the latest film from Polish director Agnieszka Holland.

MoviesCommentsPolish Oscar nominee slams Elon Musk’s lack of empathy

Three-time Academy Award-nominated Polish auteur Agnieszka Holland saw the consequences of dangerous political ideologies first-hand growing up in Central Europe after World War II. 

Ben O'Shea

An Indian man has been awarded damages in a legal case against the country’s biggest movie theatre chain.

The Nightly Man wins lawsuit against cinema for too many pre-film ads

Ever been annoyed about too many ads before a movie at the cinema? This man sued. And won.

Lianne Kolirin and Esha Mitra

Michael Fassbender and Cate Blanchett in Black Bag.

Reel TalkPremiumFinally, a spy thriller for grown-ups

Steven Soderbergh presents a spy thriller light on wham bam excitement, but with plenty of tension.

Ben O’Shea

Spinal Tap II sequel reunites Christopher Guest, Harry Shearer, Michael McKean and Rob Reiner. (AP PHOTO)

MoviesThis Is Spinal Tap II plugs in for September release

Bleecker Street have acquired the US distribution rights to the This Is Spinal Tap sequel and it will be released in September.

Staff Writers

Black Bag, starring Michael Fassbender and Cate Blanchett, screens in Australia from Thursday. (EPA PHOTO)

MoviesPremiumBlanchett shines in marital spy thriller Black Bag

Cate Blanchett goes toe-to-toe with Michael Fassbender in Black Bag, the latest film from Steven Soderbergh.

Hanna Rantala

The late Hollywood star Raquel Welch is the focus of a new documentary set for release. (AP PHOTO)

MoviesRaquel Welch told to hide Bolivian roots: documentary

Raquel Welch was encouraged to hide her Bolivian ancestry, according to director Gregory Nava.

Staff Writers

Marianne Jean-Baptiste poses during a Hard Truths portrait session at the 68th BFI London Film Festival in October 2024.

MOVIES PremiumHard Truths seeks out honest moments of struggle

One of the biggest snubs of the Academy Awards happened long before last week’s ceremony, when Marianne Jean-Baptiste’s performance in Hard Truths wasn’t recognised with a best actress nomination.

Ben O'Shea

An unnamed ‘famous’ co-star working on Tom Cruise's latest film has reportedly been injured on set.

THE NIGHTLYTom Cruise movie halted after star suffers major injury

Tom Cruise’s latest film has halted production after a ‘very famous’ star was injured on set which will cost the project ’millions’ while he is away.

An unnamed ‘famous’ co-star working on Tom Cruise's latest film has reportedly been injured on set.

MoviesCommentsTom Cruise movie halted after star suffers major injury

Tom Cruise's latest film has halted production after a ‘very famous’ star was injured on set which will cost the project ’millions’ while he is away.

Staff Writers

David Wenham as Johnny Spitieri in Spit.

Reel TalkPremiumSpit is the sequel no one knew they needed

A solid Aussie film about mateship and a fair go that manages not to veer into caricature.

Ben O’Shea

The Last Journey.

MoviesCommentsPremiumSwedish doco faces reality of parents getting old

When his father lost his spark, filmmaker Filip Hamar surprised his octogenarian old man with a road trip to France. The end result, the Last Journey, was Sweden’s entry in this year’s Academy Awards.

Ben O'Shea

Benee.

‘Future in film’CommentsNZ singer to make acting debut in punk coming-of-age film

An indie singer-songwriter will make her acting debut in an ‘almost-true story’ about a teenager trying to become a rock star in 1979.

Kellie Balaam

Morgan Freeman

Industry giantCommentsMorgan Freeman gives emotional tribute to Gene Hackman

Morgan Freeman paid tribute to his ‘dear friend’ Gene Hackman during the Oscars' In Memoriam segment.

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Conan O'Brien crushed his opening monologue.

CelebrityVideoCommentsThe best jokes from Conan O’Brien’s Oscars monologue

Right from kick-off Conan O’Brien showed he was up for fun and wasn’t afraid to poke fun at himself and the major stars in his first outing as host of the Academy Awards.

Peta Rasdien

The cast and crew from Best Picture winner Anora celebrate on stage.

MoviesVideoCommentsLow-budget Anora caps big night to win Best Picture Oscar

AS IT HAPPENED: Anora topped a big night to win the Best Picture Oscar. It claimed the prize in five out of the six categories for which it was nominated.

Wenlei Ma

Timothee Chalamet, Demi Moore and Cynthia Erivo on the Oscars red carpet.

RECAPVideoCommentsCelebrities grace red carpet at 2025 Oscars

The Oscars red carpet is underway. Find out who is there.

Kellie Balaam

David Wenham will visit Perth for Q&A sessions and screenings of his new film, Spit, which revisits his beloved character Johnny Spitieri from 2003’s Gettin’ Square.

MOVIES Premium‘This character is the one I get asked about most’

Of all the characters David Wenham has played, Johnny “Spit” Spitieri from 2003’s Gettin’ Square is not the obvious choice to return to. But to Wenham, who is in Perth next week, it makes perfect sense.

Ben O'Shea

Demi Moore in Beverly Hills, California, on February 4, 2025. As she prepares for her first Oscars as a nominee, the star of The Substance talks about the daring role that revitalised her career.

OSCARS CommentsWhy Demi Moore’s first Oscar could be her biggest win

Demi Moore is up for her first Academy Award for one of the goriest, most audacious films ever nominated. Here’s why it required wrestling with her own insecurity and ego.

Melena Ryzik