Julia Gillard made history with 15 minutes of fury. Now it’s Justine Clarke’s turn

Julia Gillard made history with 15 minutes of fury. Now it’s Justine Clarke’s turn

The former prime minister’s famous misogyny speech was a stunning piece of political theatre – and it’s now an acclaimed stage show.

  • byLouise Rugendyke

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I want to hate Bridgerton but,like any good romance,I can’t quit

I want to hate Bridgerton but,like any good romance,I can’t quit

It is said the heart is forever making the head a fool. Well,Bridgerton is forever making a fool of me.

  • byLouise Rugendyke
‘I used to be a snob’:Joel Edgerton on his return to TV in twisty thriller Dark Matter

‘I used to be a snob’:Joel Edgerton on his return to TV in twisty thriller Dark Matter

During lockdown,the Australian actor watched so much television,he realised he wanted to be back on the small screen.

  • byLouise Rugendyke
Let’s call time on famous actors making travel shows,unless it’s Stanley Tucci

Let’s call time on famous actors making travel shows,unless it’s Stanley Tucci

It was said of US troops in Britain during WWII that they were overpaid,overfed,oversexed and over here. Same goes for most celebrities on the tourist trail.

  • byLouise Rugendyke
When a TV show on a real-life story covers big ideas,do small glitches matter?

When a TV show on a real-life story covers big ideas,do small glitches matter?

Plus:get ready for the weekend with these fresh diversions.

  • byLouise Rugendyke,Katrina Strickland,Nicole Abadee,Barry Divola andMelissa Fyfe
Inside the stunt that saw Ryan Gosling shut down the Harbour Bridge

Inside the stunt that saw Ryan Gosling shut down the Harbour Bridge

Director David Leitch started his career as Brad Pitt’s stunt double,then Matt Damon’s. So who better to tell Ryan Gosling how to ride a broken bin across Sydney Harbour Bridge at 50km/h?

  • byLouise Rugendyke
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She took on Amy Winehouse,even though she knew the risks

She took on Amy Winehouse,even though she knew the risks

Marisa Abela,who plays the British singer in the film Back to Black,says the biopic is an honest portrait of the star’s relationship with her controversial father Mitch.

  • byLouise Rugendyke
‘It’s appalling’:Hugo Weaving on the backlash to pro-Palestine protests in Australia

‘It’s appalling’:Hugo Weaving on the backlash to pro-Palestine protests in Australia

The acclaimed actor has just finished performing his latest play in Ireland,where he says conversations about Gaza and Israel are much more “sane” than in Australia.

  • byLouise Rugendyke
Take your seats:The 14 new movies we can’t wait to see

Take your seats:The 14 new movies we can’t wait to see

From sequels to reboots,rom-coms and Ryan Gosling,consider this your must-see list for the next few months.

  • byLouise Rugendyke
Dev Patel on channelling Bruce Lee and John Wick for his new action flick

Dev Patel on channelling Bruce Lee and John Wick for his new action flick

In his directorial debut,the actor wasn’t interested in making a ‘tourist video’,he had bigger ideas in mind.

  • byLouise Rugendyke
Miss Succession? Shogun is a must-watch epic drama

Miss Succession? Shogun is a must-watch epic drama

It has swords and sandals,multi-layered plotting and a central performance that is so unhinged it’s hard to look away.

  • byLouise Rugendyke