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The Surfer review: Nic Cage craves the waves as locals rage
A surfer returns to Australia from the US after decades to restart his life – but the welcome party's not…
Dale Frank – Nobody’s Sweetie review: portrait of a reclusive artist
Jenny Hicks' documentary on Dale Frank considers the charm and chagrin of the Australian contemporary artist.
Dr. Strangelove, National Theatre Live review: a genuine blast
Dr. Strangelove on stage blends humour and politics expertly as Steve Coogan juggles multiple roles with comedic flair.
The Narrow Road to the Deep North review: a new Australian classic
Snowtown director Justin Kurzel has wrought sound and fury from Richard Flanagan’s Booker-winning novel, The Narrow Road to the Deep…
The Handmaid's Tale Season 6 review: a finale finally
The Handmaid's Tale returns for its sixth and final season, with Gilead, for now, still intact.
The Studio review: Seth Rogen leads a manically funny Hollywood satire
With Schitt’s Creek’s Catherine O’Hara along for the ride, The Studio is abundantly charming.
The Last Anniversary review: this mystery’s missing a plot
The latest Liane Moriarty adaptation, The Last Anniversary suggests that not all of her bestselling books are created equal.
The Residence review: White House whodunnit keeps you guessing
The Residence brings twists aplenty with a comedy murder mystery led by Uzo Aduba.
Black Bag review: a Soderbergh spy thriller with breakneck pace
Cate Blanchett goes toe-to-toe with Michael Fassbender in Black Bag, the latest film from Steven Soderbergh.
White Lotus Season 3: what time's check-out?
The White Lotus Season 3 takes a new cast of characters to Thailand, but the show is running out of…