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How this action franchise reinvented itself to land four Oscar-winning actresses
Helen Mirren, Charlize Theron and Brie Larson unpack how incredible action, diversity and family are the secret to the explosive success of Fast & Furious franchise.
- by Osman Faruqi
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Johnny Depp says he has no ‘further need for Hollywood’
“It’s a strange, funny time where everybody would love to be able to be themselves, but they can’t,” Depp told reporters in Cannes.
- by Jake Coyle
★★★★
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In Limbo we watch as an unrecognisable Simon Baker takes on a cold case
The director of Mystery Road and Goldstone, Ivan Sen, returns to a tried-and-true formula to examine the schisms between black and white Australia.
- by Paul Byrnes
★★★
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Vin Diesel loses his humanity in race to become America’s James Bond
As the Fast and Furious sage nears its end, its star becomes more interested in family and less in reality.
- by Jake Wilson
Does the world’s most famous film festival have a serious man problem?
The rousing reception granted to Johnny Depp at Cannes is just the latest instance of a man being welcomed with open arms after being accused of behaving badly.
- by Karl Quinn
★★★★
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Forget the mean streets, Liam Neeson turns on charm as famous detective
This new take on Raymond Chandler’s iconic character Philip Marlowe is a deluxe nostalgia trip.
- by Sandra Hall
Johnny Depp receives lengthy standing ovation at Cannes opening gala
Legions of French Depp fans surged around the barriers set up at the cinemas at the film festival’s opening night, where the star signed autographs and posed for selfies.
- by Stephanie Bunbury
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‘It’s time to stand up to fearmongering and nonsense,’ says new queer film festival director
Cerise Howard has a strong vision for the Melbourne Queer Film Festival, starting with more festivity – and asking some vital questions.
- by Stephen A Russell
★★★★
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John Farnham doco Finding the Voice is a tribute to singer’s incredible talent
A new documentary about John Farnham’s life and career leans on his famous friends, including Jimmy Barnes, Daryl Braithwaite and the late Olivia Newton-John.
- by Sandra Hall
Nicolas Cage as Dracula? It’s all a bit draining
At the heart of the hyper-violent horror comedy Renfield, based on the Dracula novels, is the tale of a toxic relationship.
- by Karl Quinn
Oscar-winner Helen Mirren backs growing call for new awards category
Alongside her Fast X cast mates Oscar-winner Helen Mirren has joined the likes of Steven Spielberg and Keanu Reeves in backing a new category at the Oscars.
- by Osman Faruqi