
Scientists use Cold War atomic bomb tests to decipher whale shark’s age
Cold War atomic bomb testing has helped scientists correctly determine the age of whale sharks for the first time to help ensure...

Pen pals: the greatest of literary friendships
Great minds think alike. Nowhere is this more evident than in the world of books. Here are the titans who banded together...

Field of dreams: 10 classic movies about sport
From the crowd pleasers to the thrill seekers, athletes on the big screen have long spelled a recipe for success. Here are...

Legal eagle Josh Glanc becomes a comedy star
The Melbourne International Comedy Festival kicks off this month and heralds the debut of a homegrown comedic talent Josh Glanc.

‘A Most Violent Year’: 80s mean streets on steroids
Pure adult entertainment, 'A Most Violent Year' is set against the backdrop of the most brutal years in New York's history.

The Oscars’ Oscars: Best cinema of the past 20 years
We choose the best Oscar winners from the past two decades. Shakespeare will be disappointed.

Cool: Richard Linklater’s road to Oscar glory
Richard Linklater's 'Boyhood' is expected to win the Best Film at Sunday's Academy Awards, incredible for an indie director who started his...

Ten of the best: comedy great Jon Stewart
News that Jon Stewart has quit 'The Daily Show' after 16 years has left us reeling. Here are 10 of his best...

The 2015 TV return dates you’ve been waiting for
Television in 2015 is bigger and better than ever, with the new series of 'True Detective', 'Fargo' and 'House of Cards' all...

The bizarre murder behind ‘Foxcatcher’ movie
Truth was certainly stranger than fiction when it came to the real crime story behind the 'Foxcatcher' film.