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Life is dark and absurd. No wonder kids shows celebrating this are winning awards
Bluey might be feel-good, but encouraging our kids to watch nonsensical thrillers is what will really benefit them in the long run.
- by Cherie Gilmour
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Keith Edwards wants more scars on his body
The baker hopes Dr Nassif and Dr Dubrow will help him with his body modification journey on Botched on 9Now.
Famed Family Guy writer, obsessed with Australian TV, heads Down Under
The US TV writer for Will & Grace and Family Guy has become an Instagram celebrity, but he’s not as misanthropic as his social media profile would have you believe.
- by Kylie Northover
What do James Bond and Barbie have in common? It’s all in the brand
Don’t expect to see 007 driving a Toyota. When it comes to product placement, nothing is accidental.
- by Michael Idato
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Taylor Sheridan takes time out from the ranch for this revved-up espionage thriller
The prolific creator of Yellowstone and its various spin-offs seems more interested in action than exploring thorny topics in Special Ops: Lioness, starring Zoe Saldana and Nicole Kidman.
- by Craig Mathieson
The O.C. set a benchmark for teen love triangles; a spate of new shows is upping the ante
A reliable trope of teen romance, the love triangle is back with crackle and pop in The Summer I Turned Pretty, Never Have I Ever and Heartstopper.
- by Sinead Stubbins
I Love My Dad trailer
I Love My Dad stars Patton Oswalt, James Morosini, Claudia Sulewski, Lil Rel Howery, Amy Landecker, Ricky Velez, and Rachel Dratch.
Trailer for final season of High School Musical: The Musical: The Series
The final season of High School Musical: The Musical: The Series is now streaming on Disney+.
I am angry: ABC presenter
After being targeted on social media for what she wore on ABC's breakfast program, Lisa Millar has spoken out saying she was "violently abused" by bullies, and it's not the first time, making her wonder what progress is being made for women.
Briana and Brittany Sayers parent their quaternary twins
After welcoming baby Jax, Briana considers twin sister Brittany to also be his mum on Extreme Sisters on 9Now.
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Cinema
The evolution of Australian cinema in 50 essential films
One can’t sum up Australia’s cinema history in 50 films, but SBS On Demand’s Homegrown Cinema collection is like finding a new path.
- by Craig Mathieson