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Guy Pearce as Kim Philby in A Spy Among Friends.

Guy Pearce is always great. But this real-life spy drama is his masterpiece

Love John le Carré? This true story inspired his best work.

  • Craig Mathieson

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Rupert Murdoch; Patrick Brammall; The Simpsons

Too big to ignore, too complex to capture? The many faces of Rupert Murdoch

The media magnate is an enigmatic figure. That might be why so many actors have struggled to accurately capture him on film, TV and the stage.

  • Michael Idato
Crime comedy Anora has cleaned up at the Oscars, taking home five awards including best picture.

Anora: The $9m film that swept the Oscars

We laughed, we cried, we checked our watches … the 97th annual Academy Awards held space for everyone.

  • Michael Idato
The iconic Karl and Susan Kennedy, played by Alan Fletcher and Jackie Woodburne.

RIP Neighbours: Farewell, again, to TV’s most troubled cul-de-sac

Neighbours is survived by many friends and relatives, including the Robinsons, Kennedys, one Grammy-winning pop princess and everyone who moved to Queensland. 

  • Andrew Mercado
Guy Pearce.

Guy Pearce is up for an Oscar. Will he prepare a speech?

In an era of Hollywood stars being scrupulously careful about what they say, Guy Pearce is refreshingly direct.

  • Garry Maddox
Kevin Spacey responds to Guy Pearce

‘You’re not a victim’: Kevin Spacey claps back at Guy Pearce over targeting accusations

Actor Kevin Spacey has responded to accusations from Guy Pearce that Spacey “targeted” him while on the set of L.A. Confidential.

  • Nell Geraets
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Ralph Fiennes as Cardinal Thomas Lawrence in Conclave.

Conclave wins best picture at BAFTAs, Emilia Perez shows it’s still a contender

The 78th British Academy Film Awards were held overnight, they began with a rousing singalong of a Proclaimers’ anthem.

  • Jill Lawless
From top left: The Substance; Conclave; Anora; Emilia Perez; Wicked; and The Brutalist.

Reviewed: How our critics rated the Oscar best picture nominees

From Wicked to A Complete Unknown and Anora, here are our critics’ takes on this year’s Academy Award nominated films.

Nicole Kidman in Babygirl

Oscars shock as lead actress contenders shut out of 2025 nominations

At the start of award season these three actresses led the race, but in a surprise twist all three have been shut out of this year’s Academy Awards.

  • Michael Idato
Clockwise from top left: Guy Pearce in The Brutalist, Naomi Watts in Feud: Capote vs. The Swans, Cate Blanchett in Disclaimer and Nicole Kidman in Babygirl.

Everything you need to know about the 2025 Golden Globes

As Hollywood fires up its award season, find out where to watch the festivities, who the front-runners are, and our critics’ take on the key films.

  • Kayla Olaya