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The 2023 film The Creator uses old footage of robots from the 1950s, and viewers probably don’t even notice. The film is directed by Gareth Edwards, the creator of Monsters, who claims his influences for film-making are George Lucas, Steven Spielberg and Quentin Tarantino. The Creator is a film about “humanity v AI.” It includes a newsreel depicting an […]

Julien’s Auctions has announced that it has sold all of the items in its special auction of Raquel Welch memorabilia. Bombshell: The Raquel Welch Collection had nearly 500 items owned by the legendary beauty. The auction concluded Friday in Los Angeles and online. Costumes, accessories, awards, memorabilia and a 2018 Mercedes-Benz SL 550 Convertible from […]

Research has shown that Neanderthal and modern humans organised their living spaces similarly. “Like Homo sapiens, Neanderthals organized their living space in a structured way, according to the different tasks that took place there and to their needs,” says lead author of new research, Amélie Vallerand from the University of Montreal, Canada. “So, this is […]

Danny McBride and friend David Gordon Green were sitting around Rough House Pictures in South Carolina and spitballing about about improvements they might make to the movie-going experience. In a GQ interview, McBride (The Righteous Gemstones, Eastbound & Down) revealed he hates the modern-theater-that-serves-dinner trend. “I hate it, I can’t stand it,” he said. “I also […]

Director Ang Lee is finally pointing the finger. Lee told IndieWire in a recent interview that his Brokeback Mountain losing the Academy Awards Best Picture to Crash in 2006 was because of discrimination against a gay love story. “Back then, [‘Brokeback Mountain’] had a ceiling. We got a lot of support — up to that […]

Kevin Bacon is going back to the school where Footloose was filmed. The iconic movie, which celebrates the 40th anniversary of its release this year, was filmed in Payson, Utah. For those few unfamiliar with it, Bacon plays Ren McCormack, a teenager from Chicago who moves to a small town. There he attempts to overturn […]

Gwyneth Paltrow understands that good films aren’t necessarily $300 million productions. Appearing on First We Feast’s Hot Ones, hosted by Sean Evans, she was asked about director Cord Jefferson’s recent Oscar speech. Jefferson won the Best Adapted Screenplay award for American Fiction, and used the platform to beg Hollywood for budget sanity. “Instead of making […]

Canoes found in Italy show how people more than 7,000 years ago developed advanced nautical technology to navigate the Mediterranean Sea. The canoes are the oldest boats found in the Mediterranean. In research published in the public-access journal PLOS ONE, archaeologists describe the discovery of 5 hollowed-out trees, called dugout canoes, at the Neolithic (Late […]

A readily available statistical tool has revealed the extent of gender and racial bias among leadership teams in Australia’s leading universities. In fact by one measure the outcome shows “extreme” racial discrimination, and the authors say there is “negligible statistical likelihood of achieving racially unbiased outcomes in the future.” The research, which is based on […]

From tears to jubilation, we take you behind the curtain of Hollywood’s Big Night at the 96th Academy Awards Gala ceremony. Witness the moments that didn’t make it to TV, captured in photos of Academy Award winners, performers, and presenters before and after they hit the stage.  Check back for up-to-date photos from inside and […]

Iva DurakovicUNSW Christhina CandidoThe University of Melbourne Samin MarzbanThe University of Wollongong The key to the office of the future will be flexibility – not just flexibility about where people work, but in how to address the challenges facing workers and employers alike, taking into account physical workspace, the diversity of people’s needs and the […]

By Olivia Henry, the Australian Science Media Centre Consuming more junk foods, such as soft drinks, packaged snacks, and sugary cereals, is associated with a higher risk of more than 30 different health problems – both physical and mental – according to researchers. A study, known as an umbrella review, combined the results of 45 […]

The colorful Iris Apfel, whose embrace of vibrant fashion was captured in a 2014 documentary film, died Friday at 102 at her home in Palm Beach, Florida. Her agent, Lori Sale, issued a statement. “Iris Apfel was extraordinary. Working alongside her was the honor of a lifetime. I will miss her daily calls, always greeted […]

Politicians in the UK want to train young male influencers in schools to be alternative role models to Andrew Tate. But it's probably not enough, say experts.

Francis Ford Coppola is celebrating his memorable film The Outsiders with footage of the auditions that brought together the film’s young stars, almost all of whom went on to even greater glory. Patrick Swayze, Tom Cruise, Emilio Estevez, Diane Lane, Ralph Macchio, Matt Dillon, and Rob Lowe were part of the magic cast. “42 years […]

In the heart of Oceania, the challenges posed by rising sea levels, biodiversity loss, and marine health are not abstract concepts but daily struggles. This especially rings true for the people of Fiji. An archipelago with over 300 islands and a population of less than one million, the threat of submersion due to rising sea […]

New laws could soon require smart TVs to display Australian free-to-air television and catch up services. Late last year the Australian Government introduced amendments to the Broadcasting Services Act 1992, requiring connected televisions to make local TV easier to find and access. A senate committee is considering the changes, with public hearings underway from 23 February.  Associate Professor Ramon […]

If it’s the end of the film industry as we know it, Natalie Portman feels fine. In a Vanity Fair interview, Portman said she is thankful that cinema is shifting among younger viewers. “The striking thing has been the decline of film as a primary form of entertainment. It feels much more niche now,” Portman […]

The Islamic holy month of Ramadan is set to commence on 11 March and will span 30 days, announced Gad El-Qadi, the director of the National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics (NRIAG) in an article reported by Ahram Online on 21 February. “According to [astronomical] calculations, Ramadan will end on April 9,” El-Qadi was quoted saying. He also highlighted that the crescent moon...

When crises like war or natural disasters strike, science is often held up as a solution. But science and scientists are vulnerable to crises too, and – according to a new report – scientific institutions need to be better prepared. The report has been produced by the Centre for Science Futures, a think tank run […]

The rise of streaming platforms and smart TVs has changed the way we engage with television and movies, offering more choice – in what and when – we watch than ever before. In the second episode of ‘Debunks’ on Screens, Cosmos journalist Jacinta Bowler tracks down one of the last video rentals in the country. Bowler speaks to Professor Amanda Lotz at Queensland University […]

The Brits do it best when it comes to a knees-up affair. Many have a good reason to celebrate at the BAFTA Film Awards ceremony in London tonight, with Emma Stone and Cillian Murphy bagging the Best Actor award and Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer sweeping seven categories, including Best Director the coveted Best Film. Related: BAFTAs: […]

Egyptian swimmer Farida Osman secured the bronze medal in the Women’s 50-metre Butterfly event at the ongoing World Aquatics Championships in Qatar on 17 February. Clocking an impressive time of 25.67 seconds, the 29-year-old athlete claimed the third spot, trailing behind French swimmer Melanie Henique in second with a time of 25.44 seconds, and Sweden’s Sarah Sjoestroem, who clinched the gold with a time...

The 74th Berlin International Film Festival rolled out the red carpet yesterday for the opening film and the world premiere of Small Things Like These, directed by Tim Mielants starring Cillian Murphy, Eileen Walsh, Michelle Fairley and Emily Watson.  The film is based on the book by the award-winning Irish writer Claire Keegan. It takes place […]