Films of the week: The Old Oak, Bottoms

Ken Loach draws the curtain on an impressive filmography, and Emma Seligman signs her second, and sadly disappointing, sophomore.

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Book review: Hello Beautiful

Ann Napolitano’s fourth novel is an emotional family saga that promises to stay with you long after you finish reading it

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Films of the week: Napoleon, The Royal Hotel

Hollywood finally looks at the story of Napoleon, with Ridley Scott helming Joaquin Phoenix, but it’s a little Australian indie that wins the week.

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Film of the week: Saltburn

Following the success of Promising Young Woman, Emerald Fennell aims at the rich and privileged in this pulpy and obscene thriller.

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Film of the week: The Marvels

The Marvel Cinematic Universe hasn’t found its stride since The Avengers, but at least this latest chapter has good ideas behind it.

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Film of the week: Foe

Australian director Garth Davis is joined by two of the biggest talents of this generation for a flawed film that still pulls a powerful punch.

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Film of the week: The Killer

Back in the world of thrillers, David Fincher takes the chance to explore some overlooked themes of the genre.

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Book review: The Broken Places

Russell Franklin’s book is a poetic and emotional fictional account of Ernest Hemingway’s trans daughter, Gloria.

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Film of the week: Killers of the Flower Moon

Martin Scorsese’s new film about the Osage murders is less about the investigation than what it says about the truth of America.

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Book review: The Settlement

An enthralling retelling of the ill-fated Wybalenna settlement, Jock Serong confronts the harsh realities of Australia’s colonial history.

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