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From Quentin Tarantino’s violent blockbusters to Steven Spielberg’s family entertainment, and from indie gems premiering at Sundance film festival to popular Hollywood franchises making waves at Comic-Con, this is the place to go for features, interviews and reviews about movies both classic and new from the United States.
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Developers in Hong Kong are enhancing show flats with realistic, high-end designs to attract sophisticated buyers, blending style with liveability.

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(From left) Ludi Lin as Liu Kang, Mehcad Brooks as Jackson “Jax” Briggs, Jessica McNamee as Sonya Blade and Karl Urban as Johnny Cage in a still from Mortal Kombat II (category III), directed by Simon McQuoid. Photo: Warner Bros
Film reviews

Review | Mortal Kombat II: Karl Urban leads brainless, outdated action sequel

Little more than a series of cartoonish ultra-violent vignettes, Mortal Kombat II feels as antiquated as the amulet the characters chase.

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Fame and celebrity

Meet Patrick Brammall, who plays Andy’s new beau in The Devil Wears Prada 2

Celebrity children

Meet Anna Wintour’s daughter, Bee Shaffer – who was just at the Met Gala

Fame and celebrity

Meet Wes McGee, who plays Emily’s ex-husband in The Devil Wears Prada 2

The actor, musician and drama school director joins the star-studded cast led by Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci.

Wes McGee (right) is one of the new faces to join The Devil Wears Prada 2’s cast. Photos: AP, @wesmcgee77/Instagram
Fame and celebrity

Meet Drew Tarver, who plays Isla Gordon’s brother Sandy in Netflix’s Running Point

Tarver plays Sandy in the Mindy Kaling-produced show, was in Brooklyn Nine-Nine and his sister Katelyn was on Nickelodeon’s Big Time Rush.

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Cinema

Already seen DWP2? Then here’s 3 fashion documentaries to check out

The September Issue is a true account of working at Vogue, while Kingdom of Dreams and The Eye Has to Travel feature the larger-than-life personalities driving the industry.

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Cinema

Pearl Harbor at 25: is Michael Bay’s World War II epic really that bad?

Pearl Harbor was widely panned upon release in 2001 but with its strong cast and characters and explosive action, is it worth reassessing?

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Ben Affleck in a still from Pearl Harbor (2001). Directed by Michael Bay and co-starring Josh Hartnett and Kate Beckinsale, the film made US$450 million at the worldwide box office. Photo: AP
Fame and celebrity

Meet Matt Friend, whose comedy charms stars, presidents – and King Charles

Friend, whose CNN comedy special aired ahead of the White House correspondents’ dinner, is gaining acclaim for his celebrity impressions.

Cinema

‘It wasn’t the plan’: Toy Story 5’s Andrew Stanton on 34 years with the films

Stanton, who has written for every Toy Story movie, talks about directing the upcoming fifth film and taking things in new directions.

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Jewellery

How jewellery pieces get starring roles in films like The Devil Wears Prada 2

Expert Kathryn Vanderveen explains how jewels in Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein, for instance, go beyond marketing to become a form of storytelling.

On the set of The Devil Wears Prada 2: Andy Sachs (Anne Hathaway) wears jewellery by Jemma Wynne and Marlo Laz, while Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep) sports pieces by Briony Raymond. Photo: Handout
Film reviews

Review | The Devil Wears Prada 2: iconic fashion comedy gets a slick but muted update

The Devil Wears Prada 2 tackles journalism’s digital shift and changes within the fashion industry since the first film came out in 2006.

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Anne Hathaway as Andy Sachs in a still from The Devil Wears Prada 2 (category IIA), directed by David Frankel. Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt co-star. Photo: Macall Polay/20th Century Studios
Fame and celebrity

Meet Jay Ellis, who plays Jay Brown in Netflix’s Running Point

Ellis plays the love interest of Isla, portrayed by Kate Hudson, in the hit sports drama that just premiered its second season.

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Michael Jackson

Meet Juliano Valdi, who plays a young Michael Jackson in Michael

The internet might be swooning over Jaafar Jackson’s performance in the titular role, but 12-year-old Valdi is grabbing attention too.

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Cinema

The Devil Wears Prada: the film’s impact then and now

Starring Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep and Emily Blunt, the film’s commentary on the fashion world – and Chanel costuming galore – remain as relevant as ever.

Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep and Emily Blunt in the original Devil Wears Prada movie. Photo: Handout
Celebrity children

Meet Richard Gere’s son, Homer – who plays Dylan in HBO Max’s Euphoria

Euphoria’s latest season has seen the return of familiar faces like Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney and Jacob Elordi – and the debut of new ones like Homer Gere.

Richard Gere and his son Homer James Jigme Gere are close. Photo: Getty Images
Language Matters

Language Matters | From azure to cerulean, how fashionable shades of blue got their names

The Devil Wears Prada explained there’s big money in leveraging names of blue hues, some of which evolved across centuries and continents.

Celebrity children

Meet Jaafar Jackson, who plays his uncle Michael Jackson in the star’s biopic

Jaafar is the son of Michael Jackson’s brother Jermaine and stars in the highly anticipated film, Michael, which just premiered in the US.

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Celebrity children

Meet Matt Bomer’s son, Walker Halls – who went to prom with Ava Bozzi

Walker is the son of Bomer and publicist Simon Halls, and Bozzi is the daughter of podcaster Bruce Bozzi and Hollywood bigwig Bryan Lourd.

Matt Bomer, Simon Halls, Walker Halls, Ava Bozzi, Bruce Bozzi and Bryan Lourd. Photo: @brucebozzi/Instagram
Sexual harassment and assault

Weinstein preyed on aspiring US actress, court told in rape retrial

The Hollywood mogul took advantage of Jessica Mann by enticing her with a film role she had no chance of getting, prosecutors say.

Film reviews

Review | Michael: ‘King of Pop’ biopic features all the hits, none of the controversy

While the film is packed with great performances, it is an utterly sanitised view of Michael Jackson’s life and the allegations he faced.

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TV shows and streaming video

Meet Ken Kirby, who plays Dr John Shen in HBO Max medical drama The Pitt

The Canadian actor – who grew up between Vancouver, Hong Kong and Shanghai – has TV credits including Dynasty, The Gifted and Good Trouble.

Ken Kirby plays Dr John Shen in The Pitt. Photos: @mrkenkirby/Instagram
Fame and celebrity

Meet queer comedian Robby Hoffman, who plays Randi on Hacks

Hoffman grew up in a Hasidic Jewish household and almost became an accountant – she’s also currently starring in HBO’s Steve Carell-led Rooster.

Robby Hoffman in 2024. The comedian was nominated for an Emmy for her role on Hacks last year. Photo: @robbyhoffman/Instagram
Fame and celebrity

Meet Martha Kelly, who plays Laurie on Euphoria – which earned her an Emmy nod

Kelly is a series regular on Euphoria Season 3 as drug lord Laurie, who Zendaya’s Rue must pay debts to.

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Fame and celebrity

Meet Corey Stoll, star of Apple TV’s Imperfect Women

Stoll, who has been nominated for a Golden Globe and Tony Award, plays suspected murderer Howard on the Apple TV mystery thriller.

Celebrity children

Meet Eddie Murphy’s daughter Bella Murphy, who’s in Netflix’s Roommates

The 24-year-old previously appeared in Coming 2 America alongside her Emmy-winning father – and has spoken about being a nepo baby.

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Bella Murphy and Eddie Murphy at Netflix’s Roommates premiere. Photo by AFP
Celebrity children

Meet Chris Rock’s daughter Zahra Rock, who’s in Netflix’s Roommates

Zahra stars in the Netflix film alongside Adam Sandler’s daughter Sadie, Eddie Murphy’s daughter Bella, and Laura Dern’s daughter Jaya Harper.

Chris Rock and his daughter Zahra Rock attend Netflix’s Roommates premiere at the Egyptian Theater in Los Angeles, on April 13. Photo: AFP
Hollywood

How Ian McKellen and Michaela Coel found chemistry in The Christophers

They could hardly seem more different in real life and play bitter foes in The Christophers, but McKellen and Coel gel magnificently.

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Asian cinema: Chinese films

How M. Butterfly subverted Western fantasies of Chinese femininity

David Cronenberg’s 1993 movie starring John Lone as a cross-dresser who woos Jeremy Irons’ diplomat was an interesting but failed experiment.

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