William Mullally

William Mullally

Arts & Culture Editor


The Perfect Couple centres on the wealthy Winbury family. Photo: Netflix
The Perfect Couple spoiler review: Murder mystery ending explained

Based on the book by Elin Hilderbrand, this breezy series, headlined by Nicole Kidman, captures the beach read feel of its source material

September 06, 2024, 4:09 PM
Aicha, the second film by Tunisian director Mehdi Barsaoui, premieres this week at the Venice Film Festival. Photo: The Party Film Sales
Venice film Aicha is a feminist metaphor for Tunisia's recovery

Director Mehdi Barsaoui tells The National about his film's political origins as it premieres at the Venice Film Festival

September 05, 2024, 2:20 PM
From left, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice stars Catherine O'Hara, Jenna Ortega, Winona Ryder and Justin Theroux. PA
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice review: Right vibes but shabby script

It's showtime for Tim Burton's legacy sequel, which is fun and inventive on its surface but lacks the emotional honesty of the 1989 original

September 04, 2024, 12:21 PM
A young Palestinian boy featured in Israel Palestine on Swedish TV 1958 - 1989, which debuts on Friday at the Venice Film Festival. Photo: Story AB
Israel Palestine on Swedish TV 1958-1989 review: A must-see

Goran Hugo Olsson's film is both a revelatory historical document and a fascinating dissection of supposedly objective journalism

August 30, 2024, 3:40 PM
Sara Al Madani says she enjoys showing audiences in the West that 'stereotypes and misunderstandings about the Middle East are wrong'. AP
Sara Al Madani: My joy at representing Emirati women on world stage

As the only cast member originally from the UAE, the reality star tells The National about the responsibility she feels and how it re-enforces her love for her culture

August 28, 2024, 1:30 PM
Macklemore is a vocal supporter of Palestine and has repeatedly called for a ceasefire. Photo: Instagram / Macklemore
Macklemore cancels Dubai Coca-Cola Arena concert

The show by the Hind's Hall rapper will not be rescheduled with refunds issued automatically

August 23, 2024, 11:12 AM
Chris Hemsworth joins a panel for Transformers One at this year's San Diego Comic-Con. AFP
Chris Hemsworth eyed to play GI Joe in Transformers crossover film

Though he plays shapeshifter Optimus Prime in the coming cartoon prequel, producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura expects his role will metamorphose going forward

August 22, 2024, 2:27 PM
Fede Alvarez originally pitched his story for an Alien sequel directly to director Ridley Scott, who agreed to come on as a producer. Photo: 20th Century Studios
Alien: Romulus director explains one of film's biggest surprises

Fede Alvarez speaks to The National about how the character returned to the franchise, and why his film is a reaction to the state of blockbuster filmmaking

August 16, 2024, 2:11 PM
From left, Cate Blanchett and Ariana Greenblatt in the film Borderlands, based on the hit video game series. Photo: LionsgateCath
Borderlands review: Cate Blanchett can't save video game adaptation

The Eli Roth-directed film, which brings to life the popular first-person shooter, is a craven, shallow mess that should be avoided at all costs

August 10, 2024, 6:16 AM
Cristiano Ronaldo, who plays for Al Nassr FC, helps to unveil the team's new strip. Photo: adidas
Behind the scenes as Ronaldo unveils Al Nassr's new home kit

Top players of Al Nassr FC showcase the first of three new adidas kits at club's Riyadh stadium

August 09, 2024, 2:49 PM
Saudi film producer Mohammed Al Turki. Getty Images
Mohammed Al Turki on Venice honour: 'Saudis are making a difference'

The producer will be recognised for leading the Red Sea Film Foundation's philanthropic initiatives

August 07, 2024, 2:27 PM
Josh Hartnett plays a serial killer evading the police at a concert he attends with his daughter (Ariel Donoghue). Photo: Warner Bros Pictures
Trap review: Twist ending reveals what thriller is really about

Director M Night Shyamalan's latest blockbuster is his most personal work to date, and fatherhood is at its core

August 05, 2024, 1:22 PM
Bruce Willis and Haley Joel Osment in The Sixth Sense. Photo: Walt Disney Pictures
25 years on, The Sixth Sense is better than you remember

Back in cinemas and celebrating its anniversary this month, the '90s classic still has a lot more to offer than its famed final twist

August 02, 2024, 6:02 PM
Blackpink set the Etihad Park in Abu Dhabi alight during a concert from the same tour featured in their new film. Photo: Live Nation Entertainment
Review: Blackpink's latest concert film is cinematic fast food

The latest concert film of the world's most popular girl group makes it clear why the Korean band is so famous, even if it's not designed to win them any new fans

July 31, 2024, 6:24 PM
Robert Downey Jr revealed as Doctor Doom onstage at the Marvel Studios Panel during 2024 Comic-Con International at San Diego Convention Center. Photo: Getty Images via AFP
Revisiting the highs and lows that shaped Robert Downey Jr

The actor, who overcame a turbulent period to reach unprecedented highs, is set to return to the MCU as a different character than Iron Man

July 31, 2024, 10:47 AM