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Michael Idato is the culture editor-at-large of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age.

Naomi Watts, Elizabeth Debicki lead Aussie Emmy nominations

Naomi Watts, Elizabeth Debicki lead Aussie Emmy nominations

Shogun, The Bear and Only Murders in the Building were the most nominated programs for the 76th annual Emmy Awards.

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Natalie Portman: ‘I always wanted to live another life for a moment’

Natalie Portman: ‘I always wanted to live another life for a moment’

In her latest role, the award-winning actor taps into a personal connection to tell a story set in mid-20th century America.

  • by Michael Idato
Why the next Baby Reindeer may be too afraid to step into the spotlight

Why the next Baby Reindeer may be too afraid to step into the spotlight

Caught in the clash between documentary, embellishment and a $US170 million lawsuit, getting the facts straight on TV has never been more important.

  • by Michael Idato
This new Netflix series deserves the supercharged hype
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This new Netflix series deserves the supercharged hype

Supacell is sharp and engaging, elevated by stunning cinematography and a captivating story.

  • by Michael Idato
She was the most talked-about star at the Oscars. What is Lily Gladstone doing now?

She was the most talked-about star at the Oscars. What is Lily Gladstone doing now?

The break-out star from Killers of the Flower Moon has two fast follow-ups from her award-nominated performance.

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‘The quickest way to make a point’: Matt Smith knows Westeros is a violent world

‘The quickest way to make a point’: Matt Smith knows Westeros is a violent world

Violence is its own language in the land of Westeros. “It’s how they communicate,” House of the Dragon star Matt Smith says.

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New Star Wars show can be described as ‘Frozen meets Kill Bill’

New Star Wars show can be described as ‘Frozen meets Kill Bill’

The Acolyte showrunner Leslye Headland used that mash-up to sell the idea of her show to Lucasfilm. And it’s very accurate, says the show’s star, Amandla Stenberg.

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Jean Smart on her biggest fear while filming Hacks’ latest, critically acclaimed, season

Jean Smart on her biggest fear while filming Hacks’ latest, critically acclaimed, season

Like the character she plays in Hacks, the 72-year-old actor is enjoying a late-career surge, but nothing will stop her from hitting the supermarket.

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‘It can be tricky’: Celeste Barber on mocking celebrities now that she is one

‘It can be tricky’: Celeste Barber on mocking celebrities now that she is one

To make it even weirder, some of the people she ridiculed in the past have become good friends.

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Eurovision, marred by disqualification and huge protests, crowns Switzerland

Eurovision, marred by disqualification and huge protests, crowns Switzerland

The world’s craziest singing competition sailed into uncharted territory as politics and protests collided.

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Dutch artist Joost Klein kicked out of Eurovision

Dutch artist Joost Klein kicked out of Eurovision

Just hours before the final, the Dutch artist was expelled from Eurovision following a complaint by a female member of the production crew.

  • by Michael Idato