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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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To a Land Unknown will hold its UAE premiere during the 11th year of Reel Palestine. Photo: Film Clinic
Reel Palestine 2025: film line-up, dates and all you need to know

To a Land Unknown, the Oscar-shortlisted From Ground Zero and A State of Passion will hold their UAE premieres at the event

Film & TVJanuary 17, 2025
David Lynch was known best for works such as Twin Peaks, Mulholland Drive and Blue Velvet. AFP
David Lynch was ultimate proof that AI will never replace the artist

There are several enduring lessons that creatives can take from the singular American filmmaker, who died aged 78 on Thursday

Film & TVJanuary 17, 2025
Coldplay perfored four shows at the Zayed Sports City Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Pawan Singh / The National
Six viral moments from Coldplay in Abu Dhabi

All four of the British band’s massive UAE concerts have been full of memorable happenings

Music & On-stageJanuary 12, 2025
Members of the Limitless Orchestra with Hans Zimmer at the Dubai Opera. Photo: Dubai Opera
Limitless Orchestra at Dubai Opera review: Hans Zimmer as you've never heard before

The debut performance of violinist Aleksey Igudesman’s new musical concept was a wild reflection of the musician’s larger-than-life personality

Music & On-stageJanuary 12, 2025
Andrew Garfield at the Red Sea International Film Festival 2024 in Jeddah. Getty Images
How Andrew Garfield learnt to stop focusing on himself and put his energy into things that actually matter

The American actor, whose film We Live in Time is now in cinemas, speaks to The National about Palestine, loss and self-discovery

Film & TVJanuary 10, 2025
Members of the Coldplay performing at the Zayed Sports City Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Pawan Singh / The National
Ten lessons we learnt from night one of Coldplay in Abu Dhabi

Here are the lessons to learn from night one of Coldplay’s Zayed Sports City Stadium shows

Music & On-stageJanuary 10, 2025
Brad Pitt filmed scenes for F1 at the Yas Marina Circuit during the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix last month. Chris Whiteoak / The National
F1 film: Abu Dhabi shoot sets intern record

Five Emiratis among 15 trainees who worked on Brad Pitt blockbuster, commission reveals

Film & TVJanuary 08, 2025
Actor Guy Pearce was one of the only stars who attended the Golden Globes wearing an Artists for Ceasefire pin. AP
Why has Hollywood gone quiet on Gaza?

Palestine was not mentioned at the Golden Globes, which may signal the latest awards season will feature little activism for peace in the Middle East

Film & TVJanuary 06, 2025
Selena Gomez, left, and French director Jacques Audiard pose with the award for best picture - musical or comedy for Emilia Perez during the 82nd Golden Globes. AP
Golden Globes 2025 winners list shows the rise of world cinema

The awards season began with a host of non-English language wins across both the film and television categories

Film & TVJanuary 06, 2025
Zoe Saldana won her first Golden Globe award for her supporting performance in Emilia Perez. AFP
Zoe Saldana wins first Golden Globe award

The part-Lebanese actress won the best supporting performance prize for her role in Emilia Perez

Film & TVJanuary 06, 2025
Robbie Williams, whose life story is depicted in the new film Better Man, is one of the Britain's most popular pop stars. AP
Robbie Williams on why he is emotionally invested in a CGI monkey

The British musician speaks to The National about his acclaimed new biopic, in which he's played by a CGI monkey, ahead of its Dubai premiere on Sunday

Film & TVDecember 27, 2024
Knuckles (voiced by Idris Elba), Sonic (Ben Schwartz) and Tails (Colleen O'Shaughnessey) are three animated characters who have each made successful jumps from video game to the films. Photo: Paramount Pictures
How Sonic the Hedgehog became a box office powerhouse

Ben Schwartz, James Marsden and director Jeff Fowler discuss making the latest instalment featuring the beloved video game character

Film & TVDecember 24, 2024
Kani Kusruti and Divya Prabha in All We Imagine As Light. Photo: Janus
The 10 best movies of 2024 from the Arab world, India and beyond

The National picks its favourites from a year dominated by sequels and prequels

Film & TVDecember 22, 2024
Mufasa: The Lion King is screening in cinemas across the Middle East. Photo: Disney
Mufasa: The Lion King has message 'the world needs to hear', say cast

Stars including Aaron Pierre, Anika Noni Rose and Tiffany Boone discuss how they and director Barry Jenkins take pride in the Disney prequel

Film & TVDecember 20, 2024
The Holdovers is full of loneliness but has plenty of heart. Photo: Focus Features
The 12 best Christmas movies of the 2020s

Need to mix up your festive viewing? These recent films may be the gift you're after

Film & TVDecember 18, 2024
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