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‘You’re always on edge – it has consequences’: the extraordinary drama about working in an Amazon-style warehouse

In On Falling, first time director Laura Carreira exposes the hardships and humiliations of a woman struggling to earn a living in a ‘fulfilment centre’ in Glasgow

Dolly Parton dedicates new song to late husband Carl Dean

US country singer says If You Hadn’t Been There is tribute to her husband of nearly 60 years, who died this week

Moana 2 to The French Dispatch: the seven best films to watch on TV this week

The return of the beloved Polynesian teen is a family movie to savour, and Wes Anderson lines up Hollywood A-listers for the most Wes Anderson-y movie yet

Plankton: The Movie review – Netflix’s Spongebob spin-off movie is for fans only

There is some fun to be had here for younger audiences especially, but this is essentially a few episodes stitched together without much added

Trump dreams of a Maga empire – but he’s more likely to leave us a nuclear hellscape

The US president’s new imperialism could make real the apocalyptic world depicted by cold war filmmakers

‘One agency called me Thunder Thighs’: Twiggy and Sadie Frost on sexism, self-esteem and the swinging 60s

The actor-models have made a documentary about Twiggy’s life that is as lively and sunny as her personality – but it doesn’t shy away from exploring the misogyny they both endured

Picture This review – Bridgerton star can’t save tinny romcom

Simone Ashley tries her best in Amazon’s gimmicky romantic comedy but it’s too flimsy and forgettable to demand our attention

Warning: if your name is David, you won’t survive a horror movie

A survey has revealed the most likely characters to be killed off before the end credits. Actors would be ill-advised to take on any Davids, Hollys or Dicks

From Ripley to Ragnarok: Cate Blanchett’s 20 best film performances – ranked!

Ahead of her starring role in Steven Soderbergh’s thriller Black Bag, and as her London stage run in The Seagull continues, we look at the screen queen’s most commanding roles

Post your questions for Geoffrey Rush

He’s got an Oscar, played Albert Einstein, and even shared a flat with Mel Gibson. Now, the Australian actor is here to answer your questions

‘One slip and I’d be lost in the flood’: shocking report reveals dangers of jobs in the arts

From dancers breaking bones to camera crews forced to take terrible risks, stage and screen jobs can be hugely hazardous, says a scathing new report. We meet workers who feel ‘disposable’ – and the groups pushing for change

Black Bag review – Michael Fassbender and Cate Blanchett intrigue in marital espionage

Steven Soderbergh’s spy comedy sends two married agents after a mole, who might turn out to be one of them

T-shirts, thongs and perfect twerking: Anora spent $18m on marketing – three times its budget

Indie distributor Neon has revealed how it pulled off its second best-picture win in five years, following Parasite in 2020

Ange and the Boss: the Australian title and ties that bind Postecoglou and Puskás

There is emotional and cultural heft to the story revealed in a film about the Hungarian football great’s time as coach of South Melbourne Hellas

Nepo babies should do what they want. Except complain to the rest of us

After years of this discussion my patience is wearing thin

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