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Michael Idato is the culture editor-at-large of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age.

Why the next Baby Reindeer may be too afraid to step into the spotlight

Why the next Baby Reindeer may be too afraid to step into the spotlight

Caught in the clash between documentary, embellishment and a $US170 million lawsuit, getting the facts straight on TV has never been more important.

  • by Michael Idato

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This new Netflix series deserves the supercharged hype

Supacell is sharp and engaging, elevated by stunning cinematography and a captivating story.

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She was the most talked-about star at the Oscars. What is Lily Gladstone doing now?

She was the most talked-about star at the Oscars. What is Lily Gladstone doing now?

The break-out star from Killers of the Flower Moon has two fast follow-ups from her award-nominated performance.

  • by Michael Idato
‘The quickest way to make a point’: Matt Smith knows Westeros is a violent world

‘The quickest way to make a point’: Matt Smith knows Westeros is a violent world

Violence is its own language in the land of Westeros. “It’s how they communicate,” House of the Dragon star Matt Smith says.

  • by Michael Idato
New Star Wars show can be described as ‘Frozen meets Kill Bill’

New Star Wars show can be described as ‘Frozen meets Kill Bill’

The Acolyte showrunner Leslye Headland used that mash-up to sell the idea of her show to Lucasfilm. And it’s very accurate, says the show’s star, Amandla Stenberg.

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Jean Smart on her biggest fear while filming Hacks’ latest, critically acclaimed, season

Jean Smart on her biggest fear while filming Hacks’ latest, critically acclaimed, season

Like the character she plays in Hacks, the 72-year-old actor is enjoying a late-career surge, but nothing will stop her from hitting the supermarket.

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‘It can be tricky’: Celeste Barber on mocking celebrities now that she is one

‘It can be tricky’: Celeste Barber on mocking celebrities now that she is one

To make it even weirder, some of the people she ridiculed in the past have become good friends.

  • by Michael Idato
Eurovision, marred by disqualification and huge protests, crowns Switzerland

Eurovision, marred by disqualification and huge protests, crowns Switzerland

The world’s craziest singing competition sailed into uncharted territory as politics and protests collided.

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Dutch artist Joost Klein kicked out of Eurovision

Dutch artist Joost Klein kicked out of Eurovision

Just hours before the final, the Dutch artist was expelled from Eurovision following a complaint by a female member of the production crew.

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Thousands protest Eurovision as tensions over Israel escalate

Thousands protest Eurovision as tensions over Israel escalate

Israel is one of 16 countries vying for 10 slots in this weekend’s final. Singer Eden Golan was booed during dress rehearsal.

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Australian duo Electric Fields out of Eurovision in nail-biting finish

Australian duo Electric Fields out of Eurovision in nail-biting finish

Their stunning finish is a blow to Australia’s ambitions in the 68-year-old iconic music competition.

  • by Michael Idato