Culture in Australia
Culture
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Portrait depicting ‘strong, confident and peaceful’ Kurdish-Iranian writer and refugee, who spent six years in detention, wins public vote
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Why can thousands of football fans pack a stadium in Australia while live music venues have to stay physically distant? -
4 out of 5 stars.
A Sunburnt Christmas review A very Australian bad-Santa comedy for a jolly holiday season
4 out of 5 stars.Bondi Hipster Christiaan Van Vuuren’s outback romp about a nogoodnik St Nick is spirited and sweet in a backhanded way -
The year that lasted centuries is finally coming to a close – and we need some music to bid good riddance to the horrors of 2020 -
3 out of 5 stars.
My Brilliant Career review Joyously angry take on Stella 'Miles' Franklin's complicated legacy
3 out of 5 stars.New stage adaptation sees Nikki Shiels inhabit Franklin’s heroine Sybylla in storm of wild romantic adolescence
Australia this month
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Channing Tatum proclaimed his touring smash hit ‘a dance show you can actually touch’. How will it move audiences in a Covid-safe world? -
3 out of 5 stars.
Talking points
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The singer, who has left Little Mix to focus on her mental health, brought huge talent and charisma to the group – but trolls turned abuse into a defining feature -
After a barren 12 months, caped crusaders are returning to cinemas. But, after what we’ve gone through, they might struggle to hold our attention -
Margaret Atwood, John Banville, Tom Stoppard, Ralph Fiennes, John Boorman and more pay tribute to a master who transcended the limits of spy fiction
Culture news
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Claimant argued his reputation suffered as result of being associated with mafia in 2016 film -
US games company behind Fifa franchise scuppers deal with rival Take-Two Interactive -
Reviews
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4 out of 5 stars.
The Melbourne duo meticulously stitch together an array of guests and samples on their rewarding third album -
3 out of 5 stars.
I'm Your Woman Rachel Brosnahan stars in plodding neo-noir thriller
3 out of 5 stars.
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Godmothered Disney remixes Enchanted … minus the charm
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A Girl from Mogadishu Tragedy and joy in a daring escape
3 out of 5 stars.
Guardian Labs
Features
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Rosie O’Donnell, Jimmy Fallon and Graham Norton are just a few of the famous recipients of the ‘Cruise cake’, a white chocolate coconut ring which might as well be a halo -
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Pictures & video
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This enormous reservoir spans vast part of the country and submerges whole forests of trees. But it is also bound up with the heartbreaking use of child labour -
Writers, actors and directors have paid tribute to John Le Carré, the British spy novelist who has died aged 89
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Hundred+ Heroines is the only UK charity dedicated to advancing public awareness of women in photography. Today the organisation is adding to its roster a further 50 inspiring women photographers, seven of whom we showcase here, whose work is assessed as pushing boundaries and breaking new ground
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Five photographers have squashed their boldest, bravest and most colourful work down to the size of a postcard – which you have the chance to buy -
It’s 40 years since Spandau Ballet signed their first record deal. Their signature dandy look played a key role in defining New Romantic and late 80s style, creating an enduring fashion legacy -
Gillian Anderson, Jessica Lange, Jack Lemmon, James Earl Jones … Guardian photographer Tristram Kenton has captured the biggest names as they tread the boards in London
Culture webchats
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The actor and director answered your questions about the films he’d like to make, who he’s learned most from and enjoying getting naked on set -
Good Omens, Neverwhere, Coraline, American Gods ... the genre-defying author joined us to answer your questions -
The star of The Affair and Luther answered questions on superhero movies, panto and the ills of her industry -
The guitarist and political firebrand answered your questions on Chris Cornell, Muse and wearing a Star Trek costume to his kids’ school
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