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William Mullally

William Mullally

Arts & Culture Editor
William Mullally is Arts & Culture Editor at The National. An award-winning culture writer, he’s lived in the UAE since 2009 and chronicled the rise of the region’s diverse creative scenes. He’s served as Dubai Eye 103.8’s film critic since 2013, and has contributed to Arab News, ET Bil Arabi, The Insider Arabia, GQ Middle East, Esquire Middle East, Al Arabiya, Savoir Flair and Harper’s Bazaar Arabia. His long-running celebrity interview series has achieved more than 50 million views across his YouTube and TikTok channels.

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US actor Mark Ruffalo is one of 1,300 signatories on the Film Workers for Palestine initiative. AFP
Mark Ruffalo and Olivia Colman among 1,300 rejecting Israeli film institutions

Arab and Hollywood figures ranging from Bassem Youssef to Josh O'Connor have co-signed the Film Workers for Palestine initiative

Film & TVSeptember 08, 2025
Domhnall Gleeson, centre, poses for a portrait with The Paper co-creators Greg Daniels, left, and Michael Koman. AP
'Other ways to be funny': Why The Paper creators did not repeat The Office

Greg Daniels and Michael Koman believe character-driven humour can still thrive in today’s climate, as long as it's 'less lazy'

Film & TVSeptember 05, 2025
Moosa Mostafa attends the Wednesday season two premiere in London. Getty Images
InterviewMeet the Wednesday star bringing his Egyptian–Pakistani roots to Netflix

From balancing school exams with life on a Tim Burton set to embracing his Egyptian–Pakistani heritage, the young actor is carving out his own space in global television

Film & TVSeptember 04, 2025
The Rock debuted a slimmed-down look at Venice Film Festival 2025. Getty Images / AP
The skinny on Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, from wrestler to footballer to actor

As his unrecognisable performance as Mark Kerr garners a 15-minute standing ovation at Venice Film Festival, we look back at the actor's professional trajectory

Pop CultureSeptember 02, 2025
Director Yorgos Lanthimos wears a pin of the Palestine flag at a photocall for Bugonia. EPA
Solidarity with Palestine on Venice Film Festival red carpet

Cinema's oldest festival becomes stage for protest and statements on Gaza

Film & TVAugust 29, 2025
Emily Armstrong and Mike Shinoda of Linkin Park performing at the opening ceremony before the UEFA Champions League Final 2025. Getty Images
Linkin Park announce first Abu Dhabi concert in 15 years

Tickets to see American rock band with revitalised line-up expected to sell fast when they go on sale next week

Music & On-stageAugust 29, 2025
Director Darren Aronofsky, left, and Austin Butler on the set of Caught Stealing. AP
InterviewDarren Aronofsky: 'For once, I’m actually playing by the rules'

Caught Stealing director explains why a cultural shift has forced his films in a new direction

Film & TVAugust 28, 2025
Following from Dune: Part Two, the third film in the franchise will also be shot in Abu Dhabi. Photo: Abu Dhabi Film Commission
Dune: Part Three set to film in Abu Dhabi's Liwa Desert

Stars to return to UAE capital to shoot third instalment of popular franchise, featuring Timothee Chalamet and Zendaya

Film & TVAugust 26, 2025
Damascus University. Photo: Wikipedia Commons
Damascus University's nude art ban sparks student protest

Renowned sculptor Fouad Dahdouh said he would personally oversee projects to ensure compliance with 'ethical values'

Art & DesignAugust 19, 2025
Olivia Rodrigo has condemned the humanitarian crisis as “horrific and completely unacceptable”. Reuters
The stars now speaking up for Gaza: U2, Madonna, Olivia Rodrigo and Radiohead

While some statements have drawn backlash for not going far enough, public criticism of Israel continues to mount

Pop CultureAugust 17, 2025
Amna Al Qubaisi was one of the featured stars of Netflix's F1: The Academy docuseries, released in May. Getty Images
After a decade under lights, Amna Al Qubaisi steers her career in new direction

Fresh from Netflix fame, the Emirati racing driver has rediscovered her love of the sport after shifting from F1 to endurance

CultureAugust 15, 2025
Weapons is the second feature by director Zach Cregger after Barbarians. Photo: Warner Bros
The 10 scariest horror movies of the 2020s

Featuring missing children and people-eating aliens, here's the best of the genre in the decade to date

Film & TVAugust 11, 2025
Dame Margot Fontaine with artist Naz Ikramoullah at Leighton House in 1958. Alamy
Leighton House centenary to spotlight Mena artists

London museum marks 100 years with art showcase and history project

Art & DesignAugust 07, 2025
Lindsay Lohan was able to rediscover her love of filmmaking during her decade of living in Dubai. AP
InterviewLindsay Lohan: My spiritual experience in Dubai helped shape Freakier Friday

Star reveals how she rediscovered her creative energy after leaving Hollywood for UAE

Film & TVAugust 06, 2025
Brad Pitt at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix last December to film scenes for F1 the Movie. AFP
How Abu Dhabi built a cinema on a race tack at Yas Marina Circuit

Film's cast and crew thank Abu Dhabi in virtual message at star-studded regional premiere

Film & TVAugust 05, 2025
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