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Review: Thiller Fair Play reveals dark side of being a woman in the financial services industry

An unexpected promotion at a cutthroat hedge fund pushes a couple’s romance to the brink in this Netflix release that reveals elements of the real life challenges women in the financial services industry face.

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Exploring Jessica Chastain’s ‘Memory’: A Tale of Healing and Connection

In Jessica Chastain’s latest movie, Memory, she stars as Sylvia, a single mother, 13-years sober who spends her days taking care of people as a social worker.

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Harry Potter stars pay tribute to the late Michael Gambon

British-Irish actor Michael Gambon, best known to global audiences for playing the wise professor Albus Dumbledore in the “Harry Potter” movie franchise and whose career was launched by his mentor Laurence Olivier, died aged 82 on Thursday.

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The cat is out of the bag: Argylle trailer released

The greater the spy, the bigger the lie.

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‘Hollywood Outsider’ Taika Waititi Takes a Shot at the Ultimate Underdog Story

Wellington-born director, writer and actor, Taika Waititi, known for such films as Jo Jo Rabbit (which earned him an Oscar for Best Screenplay) and Thor: Ragnorok, has turned his filmmaking efforts to a classic underdog story adapted from the 2014 documentary, Next Goal Wins.

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‘I became a Quaker at 14’: 9 things you didn’t know about Judi Dench

Plastic surgery, unshakeable faith and fine romance – here are nine things you didn’t know about Dame Judi Dench.

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Romantic comedies, Japanese reality television and NZ true crime: What to watch now

We have never been more spoilt for choice when it comes to what we can watch on (streaming) television. But the downside of this gluttony of riches is the sheer overwhelm that can come from having to choose your next show.

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6 of the best binge-worthy British crime dramas

Even if crime dramas exacerbate your fear of being murdered, it’s hard to deny that they are pretty damn addictive.

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A totally WICKED show!

WICKED The Musical has flown into town – a bewitching tale of magic, love and friendship.

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The Venice Film Festival – Priscilla: A Glimpse into a Star-Studded Extravaganza

The deafening seven 7-minute standing ovation at Venice Film Festival’s Sala Grande of director Sofia Copola’s latest effort, Priscilla, brought […]

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ABBA’s Agnetha to release new single

ABBA star Agnetha Faltskog has announced she will release a new single, relaunching her solo career at the age of 73.

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‘Dune,’ ‘Lord of the Rings’ films delayed due to strike

The Warner Bros movie studio will delay the planned November release of a big-budget “Dune” sequel until March, a studio spokesperson said, because its stars cannot promote the movie during the Hollywood actors’ strike.

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Sinéad O’Connor: a troubled soul with immense talent and unbowed spirit

Few artists have straddled the boundaries between acclaim, controversy and public affection as effectively as Sinéad O’Connor who died recently at the age of 56.

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Dame Judi Dench refuses to retire despite not being able to read scripts

Dame Judi Dench, the revered actress renowned for her remarkable performances, has recently opened up about her struggle with a challenging condition on film sets.

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‘Oppenheimer’ and the story behind those who lost their land to the lab

In the movie “Oppenheimer” the eponymous character played by Cillian Murphy says the proposed site for a secret atomic weapons lab in northern New Mexico has only a boys’ school and Indians performing burial rites.

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Five minutes with Greta Gerwig on how she created the ‘Barbie’ movement

Director, writer and actor Greta Gerwig has plunged into the world of the iconic Barbie doll to make a movie that promises to be one of the cinematic hits of the summer.

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Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny: a thrilling farewell to Harrison Ford’s greatest character

Indy is back! There are riddles! There are Nazis! There’s an ancient treasure with mystical powers! And I don’t mean Harrison Ford, who at 80 gives a bravura performance in what is surely his last outing as the adventurer with the leather jacket and battered hat.

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6 classic movies that will lift your spirits

Things are a little gloomy at the moment, so why not take a break from the drama with some films that are delightfully uplifting?

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Watch: First look at Sofia Coppola’s ‘Priscilla’ starring Jacob Elordi and Cailee Spaeny

The very first look at Sofia Coppola’s upcoming Priscilla Presley biopic is here.

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A career of iconic performances: 6 of our favourite Meryl Streep roles

Meryl Streep has graced the silver screen with an array of unforgettable performances throughout her illustrious career.

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‘Last’ Beatles record to be released this year thanks to AI says McCartney

A “last” Beatles song, featuring the voice of late member John Lennon, will be released this year thanks to the use of artificial intelligence, Paul McCartney has said.

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The Wes Anderson recipe – a detailed guide on how to recreate the director’s aesthetic

Wes Anderson’s films can often be boiled down to a single striking image. This approach began for Anderson the moment he had Margot (Gwyneth Paltrow) step off the Green Line bus in his third film The Royal Tenenbaums (2001).

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Muzafar Ali searches for identity in ‘Watandar: My Countryman’

Muzafar Ali’s captivating story unfolds in the documentary film ‘Watandar: My Countryman’, as he embarks on a quest for identity in his adopted homeland of Australia.

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Final Seven Sisters book penned by Lucinda Riley’s son finally released

The highly anticipated eighth book in the magical Seven Sisters series by Lucinda Riley has finally been released.

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