Pop culture
Half-yearly report card: the best pop culture of 2023 (so far)
What you should have watched, listened to, read and clicked on in the first half of the year.
- by Robert Moran and Melanie Kembrey
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This would be a truly bold move for the Fast and Furious franchise
Whenever a car chase scene begins, I let out a bored sigh so strong it blows my dogs across the room.
- by Deirdre Fidge
We need to talk: Succession’s cast and crew unpack the show’s finale
Writer and creator Jesse Armstrong and key cast members have revealed their thoughts on the shocking and brutal final episode.
- by Kerrie O'Brien
Why an obscure baseballer from 100 years ago could have spoiled Succession finale
Keen observers of America’s favourite pastime had the inside running into who might emerge on top in HBO’s hit series.
- by Benjamin Hoffman
Here’s why Succession’s blindside finale was a masterclass of shock and awe
Succession’s ultimate endgame served up a breathtaking surprise and final proof it belongs in the pantheon of great TV shows.
- by Thomas Mitchell
From Paris couture to those birthday cakes: The Women’s Weekly at 90
A rich Sydney socialite, nepotism and post-war glamour are among myriad fascinating blips you can follow along at the Bendigo Art Gallery’s latest exhibit.
- by Janice Breen Burns
I was always blonde and smart. One day I realised it was OK to be both
Keep underestimating “bimbos”, if you like, but don’t be surprised when they take over the world.
- by Genevieve Novak
‘We could take over’: Why J. Smith Cameron wants Roman and Gerri to win Succession
The 65-year-old actor opens up on playing Gerri, reading erotic fan fiction and why her funeral scene with Roman was cut.
- by Thomas Mitchell
‘I listened to Esther Perel’: The secret to playing Succession’s Willa
Justine Lupe was only meant to guest star on Succession for a few episodes. But now she’s not just a regular, but a firm fan favourite.
- by Thomas Mitchell
Did Succession make a grave mistake in waiting so long to bury Logan?
Saving Logan Roy’s final goodbye for the show’s penultimate episode feels like a misstep as the last days of Succession begin to heat up.
- by Thomas Mitchell
Foo Fighters reveal new drummer, in live-streamed jam
Fourteen months since the death of Taylor Hawkins, Foo Fighters announce Josh Freese as their new drummer with global live-streamed jam session.
- by Martin Boulton