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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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Sara Al Madani says she enjoys showing audiences in the West that 'stereotypes and misunderstandings about the Middle East are wrong'. AP
Sara Al Madani: My joy at representing Emirati women on world stage

As the only cast member originally from the UAE, the reality star tells The National about the responsibility she feels and how it re-enforces her love for her culture

Pop CultureAugust 28, 2024
Macklemore is a vocal supporter of Palestine and has repeatedly called for a ceasefire. Photo: Instagram / Macklemore
Macklemore cancels Dubai Coca-Cola Arena concert

The show by the Hind's Hall rapper will not be rescheduled with refunds issued automatically

Music & On-stageAugust 23, 2024
Chris Hemsworth joins a panel for Transformers One at this year's San Diego Comic-Con. AFP
Chris Hemsworth eyed to play GI Joe in Transformers crossover film

Though he plays shapeshifter Optimus Prime in the coming cartoon prequel, producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura expects his role will metamorphose going forward

Film & TVAugust 22, 2024
Fede Alvarez originally pitched his story for an Alien sequel directly to director Ridley Scott, who agreed to come on as a producer. Photo: 20th Century Studios
Alien: Romulus director explains one of film's biggest surprises

Fede Alvarez speaks to The National about how the character returned to the franchise, and why his film is a reaction to the state of blockbuster filmmaking

Film & TVAugust 16, 2024
From left, Cate Blanchett and Ariana Greenblatt in the film Borderlands, based on the hit video game series. Photo: LionsgateCath
Borderlands review: Cate Blanchett can't save video game adaptation

The Eli Roth-directed film, which brings to life the popular first-person shooter, is a craven, shallow mess that should be avoided at all costs

Film & TVAugust 10, 2024
Cristiano Ronaldo, who plays for Al Nassr FC, helps to unveil the team's new strip. Photo: adidas
Behind the scenes as Ronaldo unveils Al Nassr's new home kit

Top players of Al Nassr FC showcase the first of three new adidas kits at club's Riyadh stadium

Fashion & BeautyAugust 09, 2024
Saudi film producer Mohammed Al Turki. Getty Images
Mohammed Al Turki on Venice honour: 'Saudis are making a difference'

The producer will be recognised for leading the Red Sea Film Foundation's philanthropic initiatives

Film & TVAugust 07, 2024
Josh Hartnett plays a serial killer evading the police at a concert he attends with his daughter (Ariel Donoghue). Photo: Warner Bros Pictures
Trap review: Twist ending reveals what thriller is really about

Director M Night Shyamalan's latest blockbuster is his most personal work to date, and fatherhood is at its core

Film & TVAugust 05, 2024
Bruce Willis and Haley Joel Osment in The Sixth Sense. Photo: Walt Disney Pictures
Retro film of the week25 years on, The Sixth Sense is better than you remember

Back in cinemas and celebrating its anniversary this month, the '90s classic still has a lot more to offer than its famed final twist

Film & TVAugust 02, 2024
Blackpink set the Etihad Park in Abu Dhabi alight during a concert from the same tour featured in their new film. Photo: Live Nation Entertainment
Review: Blackpink's latest concert film is cinematic fast food

The latest concert film of the world's most popular girl group makes it clear why the Korean band is so famous, even if it's not designed to win them any new fans

Film & TVJuly 31, 2024
Robert Downey Jr revealed as Doctor Doom onstage at the Marvel Studios Panel during 2024 Comic-Con International at San Diego Convention Center. Photo: Getty Images via AFP
Revisiting the highs and lows that shaped Robert Downey Jr

The actor, who overcame a turbulent period to reach unprecedented highs, is set to return to the MCU as a different character than Iron Man

CultureJuly 31, 2024
Jesse Owens, left, at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin wearing Dassler shoes made by the two brothers who would eventually form adidas and Puma. AP
How Olympic shoes influenced the history of Nike, Adidas, Puma and Reebok

From Jesse Owens' role in adidas and Puma's launch to Nike's Moon Shoes, the Games have transformed trainers

Fashion & BeautyJuly 27, 2024
Heavy metal band Gojira perform during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France. AFP
Get to know Gojira, the French metal band that rocked the opening ceremony

First band of their kind to perform at the Olympic Games are a late-blooming, Godzilla-inspired, environmentally focused juggernaut of the genre

Music & On-stageJuly 27, 2024
Deadpool & Wolverine marks the two legacy characters' long-awaited entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Photo: 20th Century Studios / Marvel Studios
Deadpool & Wolverine review: The best and worst of Marvel's machine

Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman's chemistry and dedication stop an over-wrought plot from derailing their entry into the MCU

Film & TVJuly 25, 2024
The Golden Lion is the top prize at the Venice Film Festival, the oldest event of its kind in the world. AP
Mena region films set to feature at Venice festival

This year's line-up includes Egypt's return to the festival after 12 years

Film & TVJuly 23, 2024
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