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Screenings at this year's Sundance Film Festival were preceded by a video tribute to Robert Redford. (AP PHOTO)

MoviesPremiumRedford remembered for mentorship at Sundance

Robert Redford's legacy has been honoured at the Sundance Film Festival he established to nurture and mentor young filmmakers and actors.

HANNAH SCHOENBAUM

The navy wide-brimmed hat she wore on Inauguration Day prompted headlines at the time. (EPA PHOTO)

MoviesPremiumMelania the movie to premiere at Trump-Kennedy Center

A documentary film will offer rare behind-the-scenes look at Melania Trump, who has kept a low public profile during her husband's second term.

Bo Erickson

Timothee Chalamet and Gwyneth Paltrow in Marty Supreme.

Reel TalkPremiumMarty Supreme confirms Timothee Chalamet’s star power

A sprawling sports comedy-drama with Oscar ambitions, Marty Supreme finds Timothee Chalamet at his electric best.

Ben O’Shea

Wicked For Good.

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OSCARS 2026Comments
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Oscars 2026: Biggest snubs & surprises

No one mourns the Wicked, but many may feel aggrieved Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo’s viral lovefest across the two-part musical won’t end with either of them holding an Academy Award.

Ben O'Shea

Michael B. Jordan and Miles Caton in Sinners (2025)

MoviesComments75-year-old Oscars record broken by massive nominations haul

Sinners broke a record set in 1951 by All About Eve by becoming the most nominated film in Oscars history.

Wenlei Ma

Timothee Chalamet on the viral Marty Supreme press tour, described as turning ‘movie marketing into performance art’.

movies PremiumHow Marty Supreme turned ping-pong into prestige cinema

From locking down Timothee Chalamet with a video, to being knocked back by Gwyneth Paltrow, director Josh Safdie reveals how he’s made the game of ping-pong into one of the hottest films of the year.

Ben O'Shea

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UPDATED‘Final page’: Major festival pulls out of Aus

A key cultural event that brought entrepreneurs, artists and megastars to Sydney has been cancelled, with organisers issuing a “final thank you”.

Eli Green

Heated Rivalry stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie owned the Golden Globes stage.

MoviesCommentsHeated Rivalry stars joke about getting naked at Globes

Their show wasn’t nominated, and neither were they, but Heated Rivalry stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie owned the Golden Globes stage as they made their debut at the awards. 

Peta Rasdien

Rose Byrne at the 83rd Annual Golden Globes.

EntertainmentCommentsAussie star shocked by major Golden Globes win

LIVE UPDATES: The 83rd Golden Globes are underway, with host Nikki Glaser quickly reminding Hollywood’s biggest names that no one is safe, with an Aussie taking home a major award

Wenlei Ma and Max Corstorphan

Stars hit the red carpet of the 2026 Golden Globes.

SEE THE PICSCamera IconBest and worst looks from the Golden Globes

While many believe the Golden Globes is simply the dress rehearsal for the Academy Awards, it hasn’t stopped the stars themselves from donning their Sunday night best as they mosey down the red carpet.

Zach Margolius

Jacob Elordi attends the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards at Barker Hangar on January 4, 2026.

EntertainmentCommentsThe actors leading the Aussie charge at Golden Globes 2026

Jacob Elordi and Rose Byrne are among the Australian actors nominated at this year’s Golden Globes which kick off 8am Monday Perth time.

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Early as it is, this award season is already shaping up to be a victory lap for One Battle After Another.

TVCommentsWhat to expect at this year’s star-studded Golden Globes

Here are a few things you can reliably expect from the ceremony being held on Sunday in the US and streamed on Paramount+ Premium.

Kyle Buchanan

Devil Wears Prada 2 trailer is here.

MoviesCommentsPremium2026 Biggest Movies: the films to watch out for this year

Hollywood superstars and megahit franchises are set to dominate the global box office this year, even as industry uncertainty threatens to put cinemas in an even more precarious economic position.

Ben O'Shea

Nick Offerman.

MoviesCommentsPremiumLast of Us star reveals thoughts on obscure new role

It’s fair to say his latest movie, an animated adaptation of New York Times best-selling kids book The Pout-Pout Fish, is a welcome change of speed. 

Ben O'Shea

Frankenstein is an awards season favourite.

MoviesCommentsYour guide to all the movies dominating awards season

The Hollywood awards season has officially kicked into gear and these are the 27 movies in the race. Most of them are great, but there’s a handful not worth your time.

Wenlei Ma

Sydney Sweeney poses in shimmering gold body paint for the cover of W Magazine.

CelebrityCommentsSydney Sweeney in racy new ‘naked’ photo shoot

Covered in shimmering gold paint, the at-times controversial star embraces her bombshell persona for the cover shoot.

Peta Rasdien

The third Avatar film has again proven the fantasy franchise's status as box office blockbuster. (AP PHOTO)

MoviesPremiumThird Avatar film another billion dollar box office hit

Fire and Ash has picked up where the previous Avatar film left off, raking in a billion dollars as cinemagoers flock to the science fiction visual spectacle.

Dawn Chmielewski

‘I always like anonymity,’ Sam Worthington says.

movies How a brickie from Rockingham became a movie superstar

There was a time when Sam Worthington’s chiselled mug was everywhere, not least as the star of the record-busting Avatar films. But recently, he’s slipped into anonymity. And that’s just fine with him.

Thomas Floyd

Tommy Lee’s daughter has

CelebrityCommentsHollywood star’s daughter found dead on New Year’s Day

Hollywood star Tommy Lee Jones’ daughter has been found dead in a hotel room on New Year’s Day. 

Peta Rasdien

Hugh Jackman has been labelled a “monster” over his involvement in a new movie about a Neil Diamond tribute band. 

MoviesComments‘Monster’: Hugh Jackman slammed by family over new film

Jackman’s new biopic has sparked a furious response from family members.

Peta Rasdien

With the closing credits starting to roll on another year in film, let’s look back at the best movies of 2025, a few flicks that just missed our Top 5 and three stinkers we’ll never watch again. 

EntertainmentCommentsPremiumMovies that dominated 2025 and the ones that flopped

With the closing credits starting to roll on another year in film, let’s look back at the best movies of 2025, a few flicks that just missed our Top 5 and three stinkers we’ll never watch again. 

Ben O’Shea

Anaconda is in cinemas on December 26.

Reel TalkPremiumAnaconda knows the joke, but fails to go in for the kill

The so-bad-it’s-good cult classic gets a self-aware reboot with plenty of laughs, nostalgia and a giant snake, but it struggles to reach the delirious heights of the original.

Ben O’Shea

The 2025 Aussie box office could crack $1bn with a big Christmas period. Supplied

NEWSAussie box office’s $1bn big Christmas wish

It has been a grind for the Aussie box office in 2025, with cinema owners reporting some painful flops. But a big Christmas season could help it crack the $1bn barrier.

Duncan Evans

The West staff have picked the best Christmas movies that will have even the biggest grinch feeling excited for Santa’s visit.

ChristmasCommentsChristmas Eve sorted: The ultimate movie night lineup

Here’s a list of the best Christmas movies that will have even the biggest grinch feeling excited for Santa’s visit. 

Fraser Williams