# new film (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover new film. Page: Feed: --- ## [Powerhouse Parramatta chief Lisa Havilah departs just weeks from opening](https://www.smh.com.au/culture/art-and-design/powerhouse-parramatta-chief-lisa-havilah-departs-just-weeks-from-opening-20260827-p60s1t.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_culture) _2026-08-27 · Linda Morris, Anthony Segaert, Mostafa Rachwani · Sydney Morning Herald - Culture_ After seven years leading the billion-dollar Powerhouse’s move to Parramatta, its chief executive is abruptly stepping down. ## [‘Thanks Miss Dolly’: Parton’s gift of books a legacy for children around Australia](https://www.smh.com.au/culture/celebrity/thanks-miss-dolly-parton-s-gift-of-books-a-legacy-for-children-around-australia-20260827-p60s19.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_culture) _2026-08-27 · Kerrie O'Brien · Sydney Morning Herald - Culture_ The much-loved singer-songwriter made it her mission to help children around the world. ## [Apocalypse - official trailer](https://www.smh.com.au/culture/apocalypse-official-trailer-20260827-p60s7u.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_culture) _2026-08-27 · Sydney Morning Herald - Culture_ This new Binge reality series sees 14 Australians and Brits survive with no food, no power and no running water in an abandoned city. ## [Apocalypse - official trailer](https://www.theage.com.au/culture/apocalypse-official-trailer-20260827-p60s7u.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_culture) _2026-08-27 · The Age - Culture_ This new Binge reality series sees 14 Australians and Brits survive with no food, no power and no running water in an abandoned city. ## [Best movies to watch on Netflix, HBO Max, Stan, Binge, Disney+ and Amazon Prime Video](https://www.smh.com.au/culture/tv-and-radio/best-movies-to-watch-on-netflix-hbo-max-stan-and-amazon-prime-video-20260723-p60i06.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_culture) _2026-08-27 · Craig Mathieson · Sydney Morning Herald - Culture_ Looking for a film? We’ve handpicked 120 hits across the major streamers, with something to suit all tastes, ages and styles. ## [This inner-city show on a quiet Melbourne night was like a portal into another world](https://www.smh.com.au/culture/live-reviews/melbourne-review-wrap-vera-blue-20260827-p60s0j.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_culture) _2026-08-27 · Giselle Au-Nhien Nguyen, Andrew Fuhrmann · Sydney Morning Herald - Culture_ A euphoric dance party and a tribute to Dolly Parton: the live Vera Blue experience does a lot with a little. ## [From 9 to 5 to Steel Magnolias: Dolly Parton’s cinematic legacy](https://www.smh.com.au/culture/tv-and-radio/from-9-to-5-to-steel-magnolias-dolly-parton-s-cinematic-legacy-20260827-p60s1u.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_culture) _2026-08-27 · Michael Idato · Sydney Morning Herald - Culture_ While her music built her fame, Dolly Parton’s screen presence proved unforgettable. From fearless heroines to witty salon owners, she leaves behind a pantheon of sassy women who will live forever. ## [From Dr Frank-N-Furter to Long John Silver, these are Tim Curry’s nine most memorable roles](https://www.smh.com.au/culture/celebrity/from-dr-frank-n-furter-to-long-john-silver-these-are-tim-curry-s-nine-most-memorable-roles-20260827-p60s24.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_culture) _2026-08-27 · Nell Geraets · Sydney Morning Herald - Culture_ From The Rocky Horror Picture Show to Home Alone 2, Tim Curry took camp and villainy to a whole other level on stage and screen. ## [Oscar and Emmy winner: how film and TV defined the other Dolly Parton](https://www.smh.com.au/culture/celebrity/oscar-and-emmy-winner-how-film-and-tv-defined-the-other-dolly-parton-20260827-p60s58.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_culture) _2026-08-27 · Sydney Morning Herald - Culture_ The iconic singer was also a star of the small and big screens. Unpacking Dolly's greatest and most affecting roles on film and television. ## [Avant-garde Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama dies aged 97](https://www.smh.com.au/culture/art-and-design/avant-garde-japanese-artist-yayoi-kusama-dies-aged-97-20260827-p60s3k.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_culture) _2026-08-27 · Chris Hook, Debbie Cuthbertson · Sydney Morning Herald - Culture_ The artist’s hallucinatory works made her a global superstar. ## [One platform, from silicon to agent (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/TRt1WUHeq6jz) _2026-08-27 · **Sponsored**_ Serverless inference plus Inference Router to optimize cost and latency at scale. ## [This warm and funny drama is a spiritual sequel to The Secret Life of Us and Love My Way](https://www.smh.com.au/culture/tv-and-radio/this-warm-and-funny-drama-is-a-spiritual-sequel-to-the-secret-life-of-us-and-love-my-way-20260827-p60s0s.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_culture) _2026-08-27 · Jared Richards · Sydney Morning Herald - Culture_ Focusing on a messy group of 60-something friends, Dalliance is filled with small, distinctly Australian moments that ground the show’s heightened events. ## [Stressed? Overwhelmed? Have you tried being a bit more Jack Johnson?](https://www.theage.com.au/culture/music/stressed-overwhelmed-have-you-tried-being-a-bit-more-jack-johnson-20260817-p60oz9.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_culture) _2026-08-26 · John Hendrickson · The Age - Culture_ The Hawaii-born crooner’s hyper-chilled music is the soundtrack for America’s summer of “hopecore.” ## [How Dolly Parton became such a successful businesswoman – and why she said no to Elvis](https://www.smh.com.au/culture/celebrity/dolly-parton-the-self-made-woman-20260826-p60rlf.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_culture) _2026-08-26 · Nell Geraets · Sydney Morning Herald - Culture_ Dolly Parton won’t be remembered solely as an entertainer but as one of the savviest businesswomen within the music industry and beyond. ## [‘Rebel wants one of those’: Court documents suggest Wilson ordered websites attacking producer](https://www.smh.com.au/culture/movies/rebel-wants-one-of-those-court-documents-suggest-wilson-ordered-websites-attacking-producer-20260826-p60ro1.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_culture) _2026-08-26 · Debra Kamin · Sydney Morning Herald - Culture_ New documents filed on Tuesday in a Los Angeles court appear to show the Australian actress was heavily involved in disparaging Amanda Ghost, a producer on her movie, The Deb. ## [Dolly Parton - The life of a country music icon](https://www.smh.com.au/culture/dolly-parton-the-life-of-a-country-music-icon-20260826-p60rkm.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_culture) _2026-08-26 · Sydney Morning Herald - Culture_ Dolly Parton, the singer-songwriter, literacy advocate and cultural icon whose wit, beauty and musicality shaped country music for more than six decades has died, aged 80. ## [Country music legend Dolly Parton dies aged 80](https://www.smh.com.au/culture/music/country-music-legend-dolly-parton-dies-aged-80-20260826-p60rjo.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_culture) _2026-08-26 · Michael Idato · Sydney Morning Herald - Culture_ Parton’s nephew Bryan Seaver confirmed the singer-songwriter’s passing on behalf of her family, who knew her as Aunt Dolly, Aunt Granny and Gigi. ## [The high-wire genius of Dolly Parton, the last great unifier in a divided nation](https://www.smh.com.au/culture/music/the-political-genius-of-dolly-parton-the-great-unifier-20260826-p60rov.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_culture) _2026-08-26 · Cory Alpert · Sydney Morning Herald - Culture_ Dolly Parton understood how fragile the kind of fame she had developed could be among her mix of fans. And yet she was anything but a coward. ## [Dolly Parton in Australia](https://www.smh.com.au/culture/celebrity/dolly-parton-in-australia-20260826-p60rl2.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_culture) _2026-08-26 · Sydney Morning Herald - Culture_ The country music legend visited Australia many times throughout her long career. ## [Dolly Parton in Australia](https://www.theage.com.au/culture/celebrity/dolly-parton-in-australia-20260826-p60rl2.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_culture) _2026-08-26 · The Age - Culture_ The country music legend visited Australia many times throughout her long career. ## [Trailer: The Dog Stars](https://www.smh.com.au/culture/trailer-the-dog-stars-20260826-p60roa.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_culture) _2026-08-26 · Sydney Morning Herald - Culture_ Set in a near future in which civilisation is in ruins, The Dog Stars is a beautiful, entertaining and occasionally ridiculous ride. ## [Trade Smarter With IBKR (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/3OdhpbsMTXJO) _2026-08-26 · **Sponsored**_ Join Interactive Brokers through a referral and start investing with low-cost global access. ## [Trailer: The Dog Stars](https://www.theage.com.au/culture/trailer-the-dog-stars-20260826-p60roa.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_culture) _2026-08-26 · The Age - Culture_ Set in a near future in which civilisation is in ruins, The Dog Stars is a beautiful, entertaining and occasionally ridiculous ride. ## [Dolly Parton wrote more than 3000 songs – we’ve picked her top 10](https://www.smh.com.au/culture/music/dolly-parton-wrote-more-than-3000-songs-but-we-ve-picked-her-top-10-20260826-p60rkv.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_culture) _2026-08-26 · Kayla Olaya · Sydney Morning Herald - Culture_ Starting as a country singer in the early 1960s before crossing into pop at the end of the 70s, Parton has an enduring musical legacy. These are her top hits. ## [Beyond the wigs, there was always Dolly Parton’s wondrous wit and wisdom](https://www.smh.com.au/culture/music/beyond-the-wigs-there-was-always-dolly-parton-s-wondrous-wit-and-wisdom-20260826-p60rkz.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_culture) _2026-08-25 · Michael Idato · Sydney Morning Herald - Culture_ Long before the invention of the viral soundbite, Dolly Parton was delivering unforgettable zingers and turning self-deprecation into armour and empowerment. ## [MIFF 2026](https://www.smh.com.au/culture/movies/miff-2026-20260804-p60lep.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_culture) _2026-08-23 · Sydney Morning Herald - Culture_ This year’s Melbourne International Film Festival has kicked off. Here we take a closer look at what’s on the schedule. ## [MIFF 2026](https://www.theage.com.au/culture/movies/miff-2026-20260804-p60lep.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_culture) _2026-08-23 · The Age - Culture_ This year’s Melbourne International Film Festival has kicked off. Here we take a closer look at what’s on the schedule. ## [Meghan’s acting role ‘in doubt’ in shocking about-turn](https://www.smh.com.au/culture/celebrity/meghan-s-acting-role-in-doubt-in-shocking-about-turn-20260823-p60qp5.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_culture) _2026-08-23 · India McTaggart, Hannah Furness · Sydney Morning Herald - Culture_ Tina Brown, a former editor of Vanity Fair, reported the Duchess of Sussex’s offer “has been withdrawn due to a public backlash”. ## [‘Fundamentally dishonest’: Mark Ruffalo fires back at Paramount antisemitism claims](https://www.smh.com.au/culture/celebrity/fundamentally-dishonest-mark-ruffalo-fires-back-at-paramount-anti-semitism-claims-20260823-p60qog.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_culture) _2026-08-23 · Benedict Smith · Sydney Morning Herald - Culture_ The Hulk actor has scrutinised the involvement of data giant Oracle – which has provided technology to the Israeli military – in a merger between two Hollywood entertainment giants. ## [Heather and Hugo met at drama school 40 years ago. They haven’t stopped working together since](https://www.smh.com.au/culture/tv-and-radio/heather-and-hugo-met-at-drama-school-40-years-ago-they-haven-t-stopped-working-together-since-20260818-p60pal.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_culture) _2026-08-22 · Laura Agnew · Sydney Morning Herald - Culture_ The long-time collaborators reunite on Dalliance, which is about a life-changing event that radically upends a group of 60-something friends. ## [It was the critics’ pick of Cannes. Now the same film has won Melbourne’s $140,000 cinema award](https://www.smh.com.au/culture/movies/it-was-the-critics-pick-of-cannes-now-the-same-film-has-won-melbourne-s-140-000-cinema-award-20260818-p60pe5.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_culture) _2026-08-22 · Kerrie O'Brien · Sydney Morning Herald - Culture_ A film about social destiny and chance has taken out the top prize at this year’s Melbourne International Film Festival. ## [Too pretty to be funny? Why Brooke Shields is still fighting to be taken at more than face value](https://www.smh.com.au/culture/tv-and-radio/too-pretty-to-be-funny-why-brooke-shields-is-still-fighting-to-be-taken-at-more-than-face-value-20260819-p60pno.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_culture) _2026-08-22 · Bridget McManus · Sydney Morning Herald - Culture_ As a producer on her new murder-mystery series, the 61-year-old star heard all the feedback. And she wasn’t happy with what her bosses were saying. ## [Stream Torrents & IPTV Instantly (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/QgPrG41fUzBU) _2026-08-22 · **Sponsored**_ Search magnet links and stream movies, music, books, and live TV in-browser ## [It’s been 25 years since Tampa. A documentary aims to show the story behind it isn’t ‘black and white’](https://www.smh.com.au/culture/tv-and-radio/it-s-been-25-years-since-tampa-a-documentary-aims-to-show-the-story-behind-it-isn-t-black-and-white-20260819-p60pm8.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_culture) _2026-08-22 · Bridget McManus · Sydney Morning Herald - Culture_ The three-part series marks 25 years since the diplomatic stand-off at sea that redefined Australia’s border protection policy. ## [Revealed: The five exhibitions to open the Parramatta Powerhouse](https://www.smh.com.au/culture/art-and-design/revealed-the-five-exhibitions-to-open-the-parramatta-powerhouse-20260818-p60pay.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_culture) _2026-08-22 · Linda Morris · Sydney Morning Herald - Culture_ The Powerhouse Museum has lifted the curtain on three shows it has kept under wraps, and details about admissions as it looks to its November 7 opening. ## [Catherine McClements on life at 60](https://www.smh.com.au/culture/celebrity/catherine-mcclements-on-life-at-60-20260821-p60qga.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_culture) _2026-08-22 · Sydney Morning Herald - Culture_ The TV star opens up about her new role. ## [Meghan set to star in Guy Ritchie’s Netflix series on return to UK](https://www.smh.com.au/culture/tv-and-radio/meghan-set-to-star-in-netflix-series-on-return-to-uk-20260822-p60qjn.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_culture) _2026-08-21 · India McTaggart, Lily Shanagher, Victoria Ward · Sydney Morning Herald - Culture_ The Duchess of Sussex is in advanced discussions to join the cast for the third series of The Gentlemen. ## [This burlesque troupe did a residency at Luna Park. The cabaret show that grew out of it is wild](https://www.smh.com.au/culture/theatre/this-burlesque-troupe-did-a-residency-at-luna-park-the-cabaret-show-that-grew-out-of-it-is-wild-20260814-p60oes.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_culture) _2026-08-21 · Kerrie O'Brien · Sydney Morning Herald - Culture_ Finucane & Smith celebrates 30 years of distinctive, outrageous cabaret. ## [Indie filmmakers are bringing sexy back, but not in the way you’d expect](https://www.smh.com.au/culture/movies/indie-filmmakers-are-bringing-sexy-back-but-not-in-the-way-you-d-expect-20260818-p60p99.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_culture) _2026-08-21 · Nell Geraets · Sydney Morning Herald - Culture_ The Odyssey and Spider-Man may still be sexless, but indie films like Pillion have been getting people hot under the collar this year. ## [‘Taste for blood’: The day my school friends found my secret poetry stash](https://www.smh.com.au/culture/books/taste-for-blood-the-day-my-school-friends-found-my-secret-poetry-stash-20260812-p60nrc.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_culture) _2026-08-21 · Michael Pedersen · Sydney Morning Herald - Culture_ Edinburgh poet laureate Michael Pedersen took an almighty ribbing when his high school mates unearthed his secret poetry stash. ## [Poignant portrait honouring ‘second mother’ collects prestigious photographic prize](https://www.smh.com.au/culture/art-and-design/poignant-portrait-honouring-second-mother-collects-prestigious-photographic-prize-20260821-p60qd8.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_culture) _2026-08-21 · Nick Galvin · Sydney Morning Herald - Culture_ When Nathan Beard’s elderly aunt had a fall, she remained determined to do everything for herself – so he captured her dignified stoicism in a powerful image. ## [The power decades](https://www.smh.com.au/culture/the-power-decades-20260821-p60qgb.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_culture) _2026-08-21 · Sydney Morning Herald - Culture_ Influential women share their wisdom on the joy of getting older. ## [The power decades](https://www.theage.com.au/culture/the-power-decades-20260821-p60qgb.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_culture) _2026-08-21 · The Age - Culture_ Influential women share their wisdom on the joy of getting older. ## [Podcasters and YouTubers talk too much. Here’s my secret to silencing them](https://www.smh.com.au/culture/books/podcasters-and-youtubers-talk-too-much-here-s-my-secret-to-silencing-them-20260813-p60o6i.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_culture) _2026-08-21 · Sophie Quick · Sydney Morning Herald - Culture_ The books of Colm Tóibín bring me relief from our noisy world. ## [Cyberattack sparks chaos for Australian bookshops and authors](https://www.smh.com.au/culture/books/cyberattack-sparks-chaos-for-australian-bookshops-and-authors-20260821-p60qg5.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_culture) _2026-08-21 · Jason Steger · Sydney Morning Herald - Culture_ The incident has disrupted national distribution, stranding event stock and leaving retail shelves empty right on the doorstep of a key sales period. ## [Amy Adams about making movie-quality TV](https://www.smh.com.au/culture/amy-adams-about-making-movie-quality-tv-20260812-p60np3.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_culture) _2026-08-21 · Sydney Morning Herald - Culture_ Cape Fear star Amy Adams (and Juliette Lewis) talk about making movie-quality TV. ## [Looking for your next read? Our critics deliver their verdicts on 10 new books](https://www.smh.com.au/culture/books/looking-for-your-next-read-our-critics-deliver-their-verdicts-on-10-new-books-20260817-p60ozs.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_culture) _2026-08-21 · Cameron Woodhead, Fiona Capp · Sydney Morning Herald - Culture_ There’s a bit of everything in this week’s new releases: love, sex, heartbreak, magic, politics, history and even a woman who may or may not turn into a leopard. ## [Sidney Phillips, Australia’s own ‘trans adlay’ rapper, is one of a kind](https://www.smh.com.au/culture/music/sidney-phillips-australia-s-own-trans-adlay-rapper-is-one-of-a-kind-20260817-p60p5c.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_culture) _2026-08-21 · Robert Moran · Sydney Morning Herald - Culture_ The prolific underground hip-hop star steps further into the spotlight with her remarkable new album. ## [This art installation examines the best and worst of the internet. So what’s the yeti all about?](https://www.smh.com.au/culture/art-and-design/this-art-installation-examines-the-best-and-worst-of-the-internet-so-what-s-the-yeti-all-about-20260818-p60pew.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_culture) _2026-08-21 · Kayla Olaya · Sydney Morning Herald - Culture_ Mark Haslam is bringing his performance-cum-installation artwork FAKE to Carriageworks for the Festival of Dangerous Ideas. It’s a wild ride. ## [The Big Little Lies sequel is finally here. Good luck putting it down](https://www.smh.com.au/culture/books/the-big-little-lies-sequel-is-finally-here-good-luck-putting-it-down-20260805-p60lqt.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_culture) _2026-08-20 · Carmel Bird · Sydney Morning Herald - Culture_ Twelve years on, Liane Moriarty brings us back to Periwee Peninsula – and paradise has never looked darker. ## [The Australian Children's Choir is celebrating its 50th anniversary](https://www.smh.com.au/culture/music/the-australian-childrens-choir-is-celebrating-its-50th-anniversary-20260820-p60q4w.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_culture) _2026-08-20 · Sydney Morning Herald - Culture_ Over five decades, The Australian Children's Choir has performed with a host of high profile artists such as John Farnham, KISS, and the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. ## [Divas, dance and decadence](https://www.smh.com.au/culture/dance/divas-dance-and-decadence-20260820-p60q4o.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_culture) _2026-08-20 · Sydney Morning Herald - Culture_ The genre-defying Finucane & Smith celebrate 30 years with a new show, Dance Palace ## [Divas, dance and decadence](https://www.theage.com.au/culture/dance/divas-dance-and-decadence-20260820-p60q4o.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_culture) _2026-08-20 · The Age - Culture_ The genre-defying Finucane & Smith celebrate 30 years with a new show, Dance Palace