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Louise Rugendyke is Editor of S and TV Liftout at The Sun-Herald.

Hugo Weaving rarely does TV. He made an exception for Slow Horses

Hugo Weaving rarely does TV. He made an exception for Slow Horses

The Australian actor steps into season four of the British spy thriller, playing the American leader of a mercenary group.

  • by Louise Rugendyke

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For someone who has played a super soldier in Terminator: Dark Fate and a replicant in Blade Runner 2049, Mackenzie Davis has never been more human than in her new film.

  • by Louise Rugendyke
Shogun v The Bear: Who will dominate this year’s Emmy Awards?

Shogun v The Bear: Who will dominate this year’s Emmy Awards?

With no Succession dominating the awards, a power vacuum has opened up, making it one of the more unpredictable ceremonies in years.

  • by Louise Rugendyke
‘Tiring as hell, but great fun’: 94-year-old June Squibb finally has the role of a lifetime

‘Tiring as hell, but great fun’: 94-year-old June Squibb finally has the role of a lifetime

She started as a 19-year-old tap dancer, was nominated for an Oscar when she was 84 and now has her first lead role, but June Squibb wouldn’t have it any other way.

  • by Louise Rugendyke
English Patient and Lost star returns to play John Ibrahim’s rival

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Famous for playing Sayid in plane crash thriller TV series Lost, British actor Naveen Andrews is trying a “different side” as a Sydney nightclub owner.

  • by Louise Rugendyke
Leigh Sales on the bold show that puts 15 autistic students in charge

Leigh Sales on the bold show that puts 15 autistic students in charge

No topic was off limits when celebrities such as Sam Neill, Amanda Keller and the prime minister agreed to take part in The Assembly.

  • by Louise Rugendyke
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Je l’adore, je la deteste: The Emily in Paris debate

Je l’adore, je la deteste: The Emily in Paris debate

As Lily Collins’ ingenue in Paris embarks on her fourth series of adventures, two critics argue why it’s OK to love – or hate – the show.

  • by Thomas Mitchell and Louise Rugendyke
Matt Damon on his 43-year friendship with the other Affleck (Casey, that is)

Matt Damon on his 43-year friendship with the other Affleck (Casey, that is)

The pair star in The Instigators, a heist comedy that brought them back to their hometown of Boston. Not everyone, though, was pleased.

  • by Louise Rugendyke
Behind the scenes with Elizabeth Taylor, the woman who loved love

Behind the scenes with Elizabeth Taylor, the woman who loved love

Plus: get ready for the weekend with these fresh diversions.

  • by Louise Rugendyke, Barry Divola, Dani Valent, Nicole Abadee and Frances Mocnik
Todd Woodbridge’s son didn’t follow dad’s footsteps. He walked into a lead role instead

Todd Woodbridge’s son didn’t follow dad’s footsteps. He walked into a lead role instead

The tennis great’s son admits he’s the “odd one out” in a very sporty family as he prepares to take on the Broadway musical Dear Evan Hansen.

  • by Louise Rugendyke
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Plus: get ready for the weekend with these fresh diversions.

  • by Jonathan Seidler, Nicole Abadee, Louise Rugendyke, Damien Woolnough and Frances Mocnik