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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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F1 The Movie is poised to become the first true blockbuster of Brad Pitt's decorated career. Photo: Apple Original Films / Warner Bros Pictures
InterviewBrad Pitt finally has his blockbuster – and Abu Dhabi helped make it happen

Success of F1 The Movie marks career milestone for actor – and he wants Tom Cruise in sequel

Film & TVJuly 03, 2025
William Mullally
Glastonbury Festival has been marked by widespread calls from musicians and audiences alike to end the violence in Palestine. AP
From Kneecap to Jade Thirlwall, Palestine has been Glastonbury's loudest refrain

Artists from across the UK and Ireland spoke out against the Israel-Gaza War at the British festival

Music & On-stageJune 30, 2025
William Mullally
Dave Chappelle made his pro-Palestine stance clear during his latest Etihad Arena show in Abu Dhabi. Reuters
Dave Chappelle roasts Trump, Israel-Iran war and DJ Khaled in Abu Dhabi

Comedian questions US President's peace plans at Abu Dhabi show

Music & On-stageJune 27, 2025
William Mullally
Brad Pitt at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix last December to film scenes for F1 the Movie. AFP
'Filming on Yas Marina Circuit was amazing', says F1 The Movie star Brad Pitt

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

Film & TVJune 26, 2025
William Mullally
Brad Pitt, right, with co-star Damson Idris and real-life Formula One racing drivers. Getty Images
F1 The Movie review: Less story, more speed – and that’s exactly the point

Brad Pitt-starring film, from Top Gun: Maverick director, captures the emotional highs of Formula One

Film & TVJune 24, 2025
William Mullally
Battlefield 3 went on sale on June 19, with player count having risen 250 per cent since the day before the sale. Alamy Stock Photo
Controversial game simulating US–Iran war sees 250% spike in activity

Timing of the global discount has raised eyebrows in the gaming community

Pop CultureJune 24, 2025
William Mullally
Battlefield 3 went on sale on June 19, with player count having risen 250 per cent since the day before the sale. Alamy Stock Photo
Controversial US–Iran war game sees 250% spike in play

Timing of the global discount for Battlefield 3 has raised eyebrows in the gaming community

Pop CultureJune 23, 2025
William Mullally
Yonas Kibreab at the UK premiere of Disney and Pixar's Elio. Getty Images
Who is Yonas Kibreab, 14-year-old Filipino-Eritrean star of Pixar's Elio?

Young actor takes lead role in the latest film from the acclaimed Disney-owned animation studio

Film & TVJune 21, 2025
William Mullally
Open Water is loosely based on a real-life story. Photo: Lionsgate
As Jaws turns 50, the 10 scariest shark movies ever made

Featuring genetically engineered makos and legendary great whites, here are the most frightening entries to the genre

Film & TVJune 20, 2025
William Mullally
Jennifer Abbott was a prolific filmmaker and author. Photo: Facebook/Jennifer Abbott
Who was Jennifer Abbott, film director 'killed for her Rolex'?

She won documentary prize at Swansea Film Festival and was a prolific horror writer

CultureJune 19, 2025
William Mullally
Elio is the second Pixar film to be set in space, and the first to feature aliens. Photo: Pixar
Elio review: Pixar's cosmic tale rekindles hope for a kinder world

The celebrated studio's joyous fable injects joy and optimism in dark times

Film & TVJune 17, 2025
William Mullally
American actor Chazz Palminteri was nominated for an Academy Award in 2004. GC Images
One Last Thing: Chazz Palminteri watches Succession clips on YouTube Shorts

Oscar-nominated American actor, 73, answers our quick-fire questions from his Italian restaurant in New York

LuxuryJune 14, 2025
William Mullally
Plestia Alaqad's The Eyes of Gaza is a collection of poems and diaries written since October 7. Plestia Alaqad / Hachette
Palestinian author hopes future readers won’t believe her book

A haunting diary of survival, The Eyes of Gaza is a story the journalist has written 'for children of a free Palestine'

BooksJune 10, 2025
William Mullally
David Attenborough stands at the coast in Southern England filming Ocean. Photo: Silverback Films
Saving the ocean is easier than we realised, says David Attenborough

Broadcaster believes his new film Ocean 'is the most important story he's ever told', says director

Film & TVJune 08, 2025
William Mullally
Steve Coogan is among British celebrities who have signed a letter condemning Israel's actions in Gaza. PA
CommentFor celebrities, silence on Gaza 'genocide' is no longer an option

A growing tide of famous names is speaking out about the horrors millions are witnessing in the Palestinian enclave

CommentJune 06, 2025
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