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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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Netflix's Leave the World Behind puts physical media in full focus. Photo: Netflix
Is 2024 the year to start a physical media collection?

With the oversaturation of streaming services, it’s time to invest in a personal and tangible library

Arts & CultureJanuary 09, 2024
Musician Iasos died over the weekend, his friends have confirmed on social media. Photo: Numero Group
Iasos, Greek pioneer of New Age music, dies at 77

California musician was a cult figure in classical and ambient music communities

Music & On-stageJanuary 08, 2024
Sarah Snook, Matthew Macfadyen, and Kieran Kulkin pose with their awards for Succession. Reuters
Why revamped Golden Globes made all the right choices

81st annual ceremony of revamped awards honoured the very best of film and television

Film & TVJanuary 08, 2024
Lily Gladstone, who is of Blackfeet and Nez Perce background, won Best Actress for her performance in Killers of the Flower Moon. AP
Lily Gladstone is first indigenous woman to win at Golden Globes

Killers of the Flower Moon star begins her acceptance speech in Blackfeet language

Film & TVJanuary 08, 2024
Greta Lee in the film Past Lives. Photo: Killer films
Will Barbieheimer and Taylor Swift dominate the Golden Globes?

The 80th edition of the awards is being rebooted this year, making it harder to guess than ever

Arts & CultureJanuary 06, 2024
US comedian, director and singer Jerry Lewis on set of The Day the Clown Cried, March 22, 1972. Photo: AFP
Controversial film to screen for first time after 52 years

The Day the Clown Cried, a passion project for its star and director, reached mythical status after he refused to release it in his lifetime

CultureJanuary 05, 2024
Director Sofia Coppola, left, with actress Cailee Spaeny, right, on the set of Priscilla (2023). Photo: Stage 6 Films
Priscilla director nearly auctioned off an afternoon with 'Elvis'

At 52, the filmmaker behind Lost in Translation and Marie Antoinette tells The National she is still fighting to tell personal stories

Film & TVDecember 29, 2023
epa10631448 Jury member, Moroccan filmmaker Maryam Touzani attends the jury press conference at the 76th annual Cannes Film Festival at the Palais des Festivals in Cannes, France, on the opening day, 16 May 2023. The festival runs from 16 to 27 May. EPA-EFE/Mike Coppola / POOL *** Local Caption *** CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 16: Jury President Ruben �stlund attends the jury press conference at the 76th annual Cannes film festival at Palais des Festivals on May 16, 2023 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)
Meet the 15 breakout Arab filmmakers of 2024

With a host of striking debuts garnering international attention, here are the regional directors and creators to watch in the coming year

Arts & CultureDecember 27, 2023
Mandoob was directed by Saudi filmmaker Ali Kalthami. Photo: Telfaz11
Mandoob review: Saudi film captures different side of Riyadh

Director Ali Kalthami's debut is a pitch-perfect exploration of transforming society

Arts & CultureDecember 26, 2023
Mona, played by Eiman Yousif, left, and Julia, played by Siran Riak, in Mohamed Kordofani’s Goodbye Julia. Photo: Station Films
How Goodbye Julia explores racism in Sudan

Director Mohamed Kordofani's debut is a scathing indictment of racism in his home country

WeekendDecember 22, 2023
Best Actor Oscar nominee Ralph Fiennes attends the 2025 reception for nominees of the 97th Oscars. Reuters
Surprising Hollywood stars who have yet to win an Oscar

They might have directed or starred in some of the biggest films of all time, but these famous names still haven’t got a coveted golden statuette

Film & TVNovember 14, 2023
Berlin in 'La Casa De Papel' / 'Money Heist' in season two. Courtesy Netflix
'Money Heist': Season 4 promises moments 'never before seen on TV'

Could the Spanish drama also spawn a spin-off? Actor Pedro Alonso gives his two cents

TelevisionApril 03, 2020
Jesse Eisenberg isn't sure when his latest film, 'Vivarium', will hit cinemas due to the coronavirus outbreak Courtesy Landmark Media
Jesse Eisenberg reveals he'd play Mark Zuckerberg again

'I probably have a greater affection [for him] than most people, especially recently,' says the actor of the Facebook founder

FilmMarch 22, 2020
Vin Diesel in 2004 on the set of ‘The Chronicles of Riddick’. Courtesy Universal
Why Vin Diesel wants to get back into the director's chair

After helming 'Multi-Facial' in 1995, Diesel followed that up by directing his first feature film, 'Strays', in 1997

FilmMarch 12, 2020
Stephen Lang plays the role of Colonel Miles Quaritch in 'Avatar'. Shutterstock
‘It’s satisfying to know your character made an impression’: Stephen Lang on 'Avatar'

Lang, who plays Colonel Miles Quaritch in the film, speaks about how it feels to return in not one but four new ‘Avatar’ films

FilmFebruary 27, 2020
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