Julia Gillard made history with 15 minutes of fury. Now it’s Justine Clarke’s turn
The former prime minister’s famous misogyny speech was a stunning piece of political theatre – and it’s now an acclaimed stage show.
- by Louise Rugendyke
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I want to hate Bridgerton but, like any good romance, I can’t quit
It is said the heart is forever making the head a fool. Well, Bridgerton is forever making a fool of me.
- by Louise Rugendyke
‘I used to be a snob’: Joel Edgerton on his return to TV in twisty thriller Dark Matter
During lockdown, the Australian actor watched so much television, he realised he wanted to be back on the small screen.
- by Louise Rugendyke
Let’s call time on famous actors making travel shows, unless it’s Stanley Tucci
It was said of US troops in Britain during WWII that they were overpaid, overfed, oversexed and over here. Same goes for most celebrities on the tourist trail.
- by Louise Rugendyke
When a TV show on a real-life story covers big ideas, do small glitches matter?
Plus: get ready for the weekend with these fresh diversions.
- by Louise Rugendyke, Katrina Strickland, Nicole Abadee, Barry Divola and Melissa Fyfe
Inside the stunt that saw Ryan Gosling shut down the Harbour Bridge
Director David Leitch started his career as Brad Pitt’s stunt double, then Matt Damon’s. So who better to tell Ryan Gosling how to ride a broken bin across Sydney Harbour Bridge at 50km/h?
- by Louise Rugendyke
She took on Amy Winehouse, even though she knew the risks
Marisa Abela, who plays the British singer in the film Back to Black, says the biopic is an honest portrait of the star’s relationship with her controversial father Mitch.
- by Louise Rugendyke
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
‘It’s appalling’: Hugo Weaving on the backlash to pro-Palestine protests in Australia
The acclaimed actor has just finished performing his latest play in Ireland, where he says conversations about Gaza and Israel are much more “sane” than in Australia.
- by Louise Rugendyke
Take your seats: The 14 new movies we can’t wait to see
From sequels to reboots, rom-coms and Ryan Gosling, consider this your must-see list for the next few months.
- by Louise Rugendyke
Dev Patel on channelling Bruce Lee and John Wick for his new action flick
In his directorial debut, the actor wasn’t interested in making a ‘tourist video’, he had bigger ideas in mind.
- by Louise Rugendyke
Miss Succession? Shogun is a must-watch epic drama
It has swords and sandals, multi-layered plotting and a central performance that is so unhinged it’s hard to look away.
- by Louise Rugendyke