Talent Cate Blanchett

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Rumours review – laughing while crying inside

Evan Johnson, Galen Johnson and Guy Maddin's political satire pits world leaders against an unlikely climate event.

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Borderlands review – rage-quit worthy video game slop

Eli Roth's slapdash adaptation of the brash video game series is a joyless slog despite the presence of Cate Blanchett.

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The New Boy review – an ambitious undertaking by one of Australia’s best

A young arrival at an Australian nunnery begins to exhibit unusual powers in Warwick Thornton's fantastical drama.

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Tár

Cate Blanchett is on top form as a conductor who experiences a swift fall from grace in Todd Fields' piercing psychodrama.

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Pinocchio

Guillermo del Toro finally realises his long-gestating passion project, with charming results.

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Nightmare Alley

The great Guillermo del Toro returns with this deliciously-dark tale of a circus huckster who takes things too far.

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How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World

Dean DeBlois’ beloved animated franchise arrives at a dazzling, emotional farewell.

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Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle

Andy Serkis and an all-star cast fail to breathe new life into Rudyard Kipling’s cherished adventure.

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The House with a Clock in Its Walls

Eli Roth’s latest offering is a Harry Potter-fied version of a 1950s haunted house horror.

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Ocean’s 8

A female-dominated ensemble for the ages joins together for this crushing, zero-stakes heist caper.

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Manifesto

Cate Blanchett plays 13 different characters in this bold conceptual drama from director Julian Rosefeldt.

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Thor: Ragnarok

Superheroes go comedy as Taika Waititi brings some much needed heart, soul and humour to the Marvel universe.

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