Project Hail Mary hits Australian cinemas this week, joining Oscar-nominated animation Arco, off-the-wall slasher Dolly and BAFTA-winning biopic I Swear.
Oscars 2026 red carpet: Rose Byrne and Nicole Kidman arrive in style
Before the ceremony of the 98th Oscars is the spectacle that is the red carpet. See all the most striking looks here.
Rose Byrne, Jacob Elordi miss out at Oscars as One Battle After Another dominates — as it happened
Australians Rose Byrne and Jacob Elordi miss out on their first Oscars, as Michael B Jordan gets a standing ovation for winning Best Actor and One Battle After Another sweeps the field.
A critic and a mathematician pick their 2026 Oscar winners
Who is better at predicting this year's Oscar winners — a mathematician or a critic?
AI's 'frightening' impact on the film and TV industry
Young actors dream of careers on stage or screen but they know finding full-time work is a tough gig, despite plenty of famous Australians making it in Hollywood.
From a new quiz show to a restaurant-worthy dish, we've got your weekend covered
This weekend try an unforgettable feta recipe or get lost in the hypnotic rhythms of legendary desert blues band Tinariwen's new album.
For a renowned actor, Hugo Weaving lives a very un-Hollywood life
Hugo Weaving may be an internationally renowned actor of both stage and screen, but he says he never feels ready for his next big role.
A six-year-old's terrified phone call is the foundation of The Voice of Hind Rajab
Protests erupted following the killing of six-year-old Hind Rajab at the hands of Israeli forces. Two years later, her story is in the running for an Academy Award.
Maggie Gyllenhaal's Franken-feminist fable fumbles the plot
The Bride!, a modern retelling of The Bride of Frankenstein, takes massive swings in terms of performances, plotting and subtext, but not all of its gambles pay off.
Could Western Sydney get its own film studio?
The NSW government has earmarked three areas in Western Sydney as possible locations for the state's second film studio.
From a hilarious novel to a stellar charity album — we have your weekend covered
From a laugh-out-loud novel to classic TV for adults and kids, there's plenty of culture to dig into this weekend.
Generative AI film finalist sparks backlash against Tropfest
A completely AI-generated film was selected among 16 finalists out of 700 entries at the recently returned short film festival.
Art holds our weight as the world spins around us
At a time when the world feels precarious, art can offer guidance on survival and resilience.
Actor Awards key moments: Sinners soars, Catherine O'Hara honoured and remembered
The Studio co-creator Seth Rogen accepted the award on O'Hara's behalf, following the death of the comedy legend in January.
Some Scream fans are boycotting the new edition. Here’s why
Weinstein, copycat panic, leaked scripts, closed studios and departing stars — Scream's 30-year journey has been anything but smooth and the seventh edition in the cornerstone slasher series is no different.
What the Warner Bros deal could mean for streaming and movie theatres
The proposed takeover of Warner Bros by Paramount could reshape Hollywood, movie theatres and the wider media landscape.
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Impact of 'once-in-a-generation' floods explored in moving documentary
Four years after floodwaters peaked at 14.4 metres in Lismore, a new documentary looks at how the town moved forward — and what more needs to be done.
Can the most exploitative reality TV show actually be held accountable?
America's Next Top Model has aged terribly. What does accountability even mean for an era of unprecedented exploitation on screen?
What to check out this weekend: Gorillaz, Chris Fleming and a pasta salad
Looking for something diverting for the weekend? We've got you covered.
Magda Szubanski in remission after stage 4 cancer treatment
The Australian entertainer reveals she is in remission after completing chemotherapy treatment for stage 4 blood cancer.
Preaching kindness, Amanda Seyfried went all in on her latest role
The Oscar-nominated star adored working with director Mona Fastvold to resurrect an astonishing religious figure in The Testament of Ann Lee.