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A MAN WALKS TO A DESK. He sits, lights a cigarette. Following this, another scene, which appears to be from a different film. Cigarette still in hand, the man smiles, turns away from the viewer—deflecting our gaze, our knowing. Our eyes drift between scenes—each either resembling or differing from the one that preceded it. Memories of this famous actor, the ever-suave Tony Leung Chiu Wai, intrude upon our vision (Didn’t I see him in . . . ?), only for us to sink back into the never-ending cascade of images. Who is this character? Was the turn or flick of his cigarette a feint, or a momen...

Known by the alias Lai Tek, the enigmatic communist swore allegiance first to France, then Britain and finally Japan

Thriving then decimated: the year that was - and wasn't - in theatre Thriving then decimated: the year that was - and wasn't - in theatre By Cameron Woodhead Normal text size Advertisement Theatre people will be as glad as anyone to see the curtain close on 2020. Melbourne is rightly proud of its performing arts culture, and until March this year – before the longest theatre closures in modern Australian history – it was in full bloom. Black Ties reimagines the rom-com from a First Nations perspective. Credit:Steven Siewert Last summer feels like a distant era now. Looking back, it exemp...