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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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Tom Cruise and Hayley Atwell attend the "Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning" U. S. Premiere in New York, U. S. , May 18, 2025. REUTERS / Eduardo Munoz
InterviewTom Cruise's kindness pushed me to my limits, says Hayley Atwell

And even after six years, the Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning star isn't ready to say goodbye to the franchise

Film & TVMay 22, 2025
Sydney Agudong as Nani Pelekai, Maia Kealoha as Lilo Pelekai and Stitch in the Lilo & Stitch remake. Photo: Disney
Review: Lilo & Stitch's live-action remake is better than the original

With loving tweaks and fleshed-out characters, Disney has improved upon its beloved 2002 animation

Film & TVMay 20, 2025
Tarzan and Arab Nasser's Once Upon A Time In Gaza focuses on what it is like for people to exist in Gaza. Photo: BAC Films
Review: Once Upon a Time in Gaza is an ode to Palestinian resilience

The film, directed by Tarzan and Arab Nasser, premieres today at 2025 Cannes Film Festival

Film & TVMay 19, 2025
Tom Cruise again plays Ethan Hunt in Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning. Photo: Paramount Pictures
Where does Final Reckoning rank in the Mission: Impossible series?

The highs and lows of Tom Cruise's pre-eminent globetrotting action franchise

Film & TVMay 14, 2025
Tom Cruise plays Ethan Hunt for the eighth time in Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning. Photo: Paramount Pictures
ReviewMission: Impossible – Final Reckoning is a worthy ending

An emotional and satisfying ending to Hollywood's pre-eminent action franchise

Film & TVMay 14, 2025
Jacob Elordi stars in the acclaimed Australian series Narrow Road to the Deep North. Photo: Tod
Fame makes you feel like an impostor, says Jacob Elordi

Narrow Road to the Deep North star speaks about dark side of being famous and commitment to his craft

Film & TVMay 13, 2025
Aladdin, hailing from a fictional Arab kingdom in the cartoon, is one of the most popular characters in the Disney canon. Photo: Disney
Arab characters and locations that may inspire Disneyland Abu Dhabi

The upcoming theme park, to be built on Yas Island, will be inspired by the region, Disney's chief executive says

Film & TVMay 07, 2025
Palestinian poet Mosab Abu Toha addresses a crowd in Washington in January. Sipa USA
Why Mosab Abu Toha’s Pulitzer Prize-winning work on Gaza is a must-read

The Palestinian author and poet's award-winning series of New Yorker essays are both painful and inspiring

BooksMay 06, 2025
US President Donald Trump has authorised a 100 per cent tariff on films made 'in foreign lands'. AP
What Trump’s proposed tariffs could mean for Arab film industry

Producers and filmmakers believe the potential move would have significant impact on region's media landscape

Film & TVMay 05, 2025
US President Donald Trump says he wants movies to be 'made in America, again'. EPA
Trump orders 100% tariff on films made outside US

Middle East could see impact after emerging as hotspot for Hollywood film production

Film & TVMay 05, 2025
Geraldine Viswanathan and Julia Louis-Dreyfus star in Marvel Studios' Thunderbolts*. Photo: Marvel
Thunderbolts* star Julia Louis-Dreyfus: I tried not to be too funny

Seinfeld and Veep star tells The National about navigating the Marvel universe and avoiding too many laughs

Film & TVMay 02, 2025
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Special reportThe 50 most important Arabic novels of the 21st century

A bold new era for Arabic fiction – one that steps beyond tradition to embrace new styles, voices and forms

CultureMay 01, 2025
Louis Theroux's latest BBC documentary, The Settlers, features interviews with both Palestinians and Israelis. Photo: BBC
The Settlers review: Louis Theroux's urgent documentary lays bare plans for Gaza

BBC film is a powerful masterwork by one of the UK's most respected media figures

Film & TVApril 30, 2025
French-Moroccan writer Leila Slimani has been named as a jury member for the 2025 Cannes Film Festival. AFP
Arab jury members at Cannes, from Youssef Wahbi to Leila Slimani

Away from the big screens, region's filmmakers have been central to the festival's prestige and some of its biggest successes

CultureApril 29, 2025
South African comedian Trevor Noah kicks off Abu Dhabi Comedy Season 2025. Bloomberg
Review: Trevor Noah shows why he's the king of third-culture comedians

The South African performer kicks off Abu Dhabi Comedy Season as arguably the UAE's favourite comedian

Music & On-stageApril 27, 2025
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