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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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Sarah Jessica Parker attended the fourth year of the Red Sea International Film Festival. AFP
Sarah Jessica Parker 'wonderfully daunted' by Booker Prize judge role

The American actress speaks to The National about her time in Saudi Arabia, being a Booker Prize judge and her popular HBO series

Film & TVDecember 18, 2024
Academy Award-winning filmmaker Spike Lee returned to Jeddah for the Red Sea International Film Festival 2024.
Spike Lee: 'I still have a lot to prove to myself'

The Oscar-winning filmmaker and head of the 2024 Red Sea film festival jury speaks to The National

Film & TVDecember 15, 2024
Johnny Depp attended the regional premiere of his film Modi: Three Days on The Wing of Madness at the Red Sea International Film Festival. AFP
Johnny Depp on creating paintings with Saudi artist Ahmed Mater

US star showcased his second directorial work at the Red Sea International Film Festival

Film & TVDecember 13, 2024
Yalla Parkour follows the exploits of Gaza's parkour athletes over a 10-year period. Photo: Kinana Films
Gaza parkour community's defiant spirit propels new documentary

Palestinian filmmaker Areeb Zuaiter explains background to and significance of Yalla Parkour, which screens today at the Red Sea International Film Festival in Jeddah

Film & TVDecember 13, 2024
Priyanka Chopra is planning to return to work in the Indian film industry next year, she says. AFP
Priyanka Chopra eyes Bollywood return in 2025: 'I miss dancing'

The Indian actress is 'very close' to choosing a project, which she wants to be a 'blockbuster crowd-pleaser'

Film & TVDecember 12, 2024
Ramy Youssef has been nominated for three Golden Globes in his career. EPA
Ramy Youssef earns third Golden Globe nomination for comedy special

Egyptian-American comedian who won in 2020 has been recognised for his stand-up special performance on HBO

Film & TVDecember 09, 2024
From left, Mohammad Alsurafa, Aram Sabbah and Mahmood Bakri star in To a Land Unknown. Photo: Film Clinic
Palestinian crime film lays bare desperate plight of refugees

One of the standouts from this year's Cannes is screening at both the Marrakesh and Red Sea film festivals

Film & TVDecember 06, 2024
Mom's Spaghetti began as a series of pop-ups before becoming a permanent restaurant in Detroit in 2021. Photo: Mom's Spaghetti / Shady Touring
Eminem's pop-up restaurant Mom's Spaghetti coming to Abu Dhabi F1

American hip-hop star's eatery will also open at Soundstorm festival in Riyadh

FoodDecember 04, 2024
Singin' in the Rain is based on the 1952 Hollywood musical. Antonie Robertson / The National
Singin' in the Rain at Dubai Opera review: A stirring ode to movie magic

The joyful adaptation of the Hollywood classic is on until December 14

Music & On-stageDecember 01, 2024
The Rolls-Royce Ghost Series II Black Badge, with it's darkened chrome enhancements, has forged its own identity in the brand's line-up. Photo: Rolls-Royce
Rolls Royce Ghost Series II: Superlative luxury built to be driven

British brand has added refinement and fun to driving experience for younger clientele

MotoringDecember 01, 2024
David Popa has created a fresco in Dubai in collaboration with adidas to launch a region-exclusive trainer. Photo: adidas
Meet the viral land artist finding inspiration in the Arabian Gulf

The American creates disappearing frescoes in remote locations, with the deserts of AlUla and Dubai serving as his latest canvases

Art & DesignNovember 30, 2024
Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear won a Grammy award in 2021 for their Unofficial Bridgerton Musical before landing the Moana 2 songwriting job. Getty
Who wrote the songs for Moana 2? Meet Emily Bear and Abigail Barlow

The accomplished duo had successful solo careers before becoming a Grammy-winning team

Film & TVNovember 28, 2024
Director John Ford won six Academy Awards in his prolific career, including four for Best Director. Getty Images
Lost John Ford film found in Chile after 100 years

The Scarlet Drop, a western starring actor Harry Carey, was found in a Santiago warehouse a day before it was set to be demolished

Film & TVNovember 25, 2024
Faoileann Cunningham, left, plays Sister Jen in the series Dune: Prophecy. Photo: Warner Brothers
Why Dune: Prophecy's focus on sisterhood is quietly revolutionary

HBO's prequel series to the Dune films, available on OSN in the Middle East, redefines the strong female character

Film & TVNovember 24, 2024
Moana tells the story of a young Polynesian woman on a dangerous journey. The sequel is out next week. Photo: Disney
How a Lebanese animator achieved his Disney dreams with Moana 2

Louaye Moulayess tells The National about how working on the sequel allowed him to process his country's grief

Film & TVNovember 22, 2024
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