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- 1Joko Anwar's Indonesian prison satire Ghost in the Cell reviewed●Ghost in the Cell review – Indonesian prison-slasher-satire contains the most unhinged punch-up in decades By Phil Hoad
Phil Hoad reviews Ghost in the Cell, the new film from Indonesian director Joko Anwar, calling it a prison-slasher-satire that contains the most unhinged punch-up in decades. The review praises Anwar's use of horror for social commentary, saying he skewers corruption and hypocrisy with likable silliness and raucous energy.
- 2AI actors raise questions over Hollywood's future stars●Hollywood AI-listers: is the technology ready to rival flesh-and-blood film stars? By Phil Hoad As a freaky Val Kilmer d
A digital Val Kilmer doppelganger is headlining a new western, while AI-generated actress Tilly Norwood is preparing for her feature debut, prompting fresh debate in Hollywood. Industry experts are divided on whether fully synthetic performers are close to rivaling human stars or whether mainstream adoption remains years away, as studios weigh cost savings against audience acceptance and ethical concerns.