Entertainment
Zendaya rises to the occasion in new film – but what’s the point of it? – Sydney Morning Herald
Made under strict “social distancing” conditions, this intimate relationship drama is also an intervention into current debates about cinema.
Malcolm (John David Washington) is an up-and-coming director whose new movie, about an addict trying to get clean, has just been unveiled and looks set to be his breakout success. Back at his swanky open-plan home in Malibu, hes full of himself and his own triumph, even as he sounds off about his frustration with sanctimonious journalists who have him pigeon-holed as an African-American filmmaker.
Less over the moon is his significantly younger girlfriend Marie (Zendaya, also one of the stars of…
-
Noosa News22 hours agoMajor crash on Gateway Motorway snarls morning commute
-
Business24 hours agoUp 34% this year, can Challenger shares keep rising according to Macquarie?
-
Business20 hours agoThis ASX 200 mining stock is eyeing the lithium throne
-
General23 hours agoMelbourne AFLW skipper Kate Hore backs league’s future, citing rising skills and talent