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The original 1988 bubblegum musical comedy, starring Ricki Lake, satirises racism and body-conformism with left-field flair

The writer delves into his new miniseries for AWA Studios

In an era of classic comedies, a few were bound to fall through the cracks, so we're giving them the credit they deserve.

Film actor whose hypnotic presence was central to a trio of films directed by Luchino Visconti in the late 1960s and early 70s

Celebrated as a cult filmmaker for his masterful handling of bad taste and seediness in films like "Pink Flamingos", "Female Trouble" and "Hairspray", John Waters has now published his first novel, "Liarmouth". Featuring a rich tapestry of iconoclastic characters, including trampolining enthusiasts, talking body parts and a trans pet, the…

Terrible people do awful things, deliciously, in this satire of a competitive relationship between artists

Iconic satirist Barry Humphries and entertainer Rhonda Burchmore headline the 14th season of compelling SBS series, Who Do You Think You Are?

With the oldest saloon in the US, iconic seafood stops and a reimagined 18th-century market, the Maryland ’hood offers the perfect blend of old and new, writes Richard Franks

An art deco building is at the centre of a fight between theatre advocates and a property developer. It highlights the question of what to do with neglected heritage buildings.

A new exhibition of snaps and portraits by Warhol and his peers reveals a lesser-known but influential aspect of his practice — and a different side of the man himself.

The portraiture of Brigitte Lacombe, Catherine Opie and Tacita Dean is spotlighted in a grand love letter to art and artists