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The Studio review: Seth Rogen leads a manically funny Hollywood satire

With Schitt’s Creek’s Catherine O’Hara along for the ride, The Studio is abundantly charming.

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The Last Anniversary review: this mystery’s missing a plot

The latest Liane Moriarty adaptation, The Last Anniversary suggests that not all of her bestselling books are created equal.

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The Residence review: White House whodunnit keeps you guessing

The Residence brings twists aplenty with a comedy murder mystery led by Uzo Aduba.

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Black Bag review: a Soderbergh spy thriller with breakneck pace

Cate Blanchett goes toe-to-toe with Michael Fassbender in Black Bag, the latest film from Steven Soderbergh.

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Lesbian Space Princess review: Australia's Berlinale champion shines

Australian animated feature Lesbian Space Princess won the prestigious Teddy Award at the Berlin International Film Festival.

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White Lotus Season 3: what time's check-out?

The White Lotus Season 3 takes a new cast of characters to Thailand, but the show is running out of…

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Invisible Boys, Stan review: a gloriously messy marvel

Invisible Boys, set in Geraldton, Australia, strikes the perfect balance between drama and gross-out comedy.

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A Complete Unknown review: blowing in the wind

A complete unknown? Monica Barbaro easily steals the limelight from Chalamet in this so-so, frustratingly incurious biopic.

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Are these the 10 most exciting films of 2025?

From 28 Years Later to Superman, Stephen A Russell reveals the big film tickets he’s hanging to grab.

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Severance Season 2 review: back to the office

Severance is back for Season 2, and the work-life balance isn't getting any easier.

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