Borat's back,but does satire still work in the time of Trump?

Borat's back,but does satire still work in the time of Trump?

Sacha Baron Cohen's new Borat film skewers American politics. But in a nation so deeply divided,is there anyone left listening?

  • byMichael Idato

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'The idea was always to intervene':Sacha Baron Cohen on that Rudy Giuliani scene

'The idea was always to intervene':Sacha Baron Cohen on that Rudy Giuliani scene

Cohen did not back down from the controversy that has surrounded his film before it even hit television screens.

  • byJenny Cooney
In a sign of changed times,the new Borat is far less funny than its predecessor

In a sign of changed times,the new Borat is far less funny than its predecessor

It's a mixed pleasure to renew acquaintance with Borat Sagdiyev,the grinning,outlandishly bigoted Kazahk journalist who remains the best-known alter ego of Sacha Baron Cohen.

  • byJake Wilson
'Beyond cringe':Rudy Giuliani caught in hotel scene in new ‘Borat’ film

'Beyond cringe':Rudy Giuliani caught in hotel scene in new ‘Borat’ film

The scene shot in a New York hotel room — which resulted in Giuliani calling police — includes a moment when he is seen lying on a bed with his shirt untucked.

The surprising humour in German novels

The surprising humour in German novels

In the 14th century and in the near future,two writers find plenty for readers to think about and chuckle over.

‘Techlash':Positive perceptions of Facebook,Google crumble on campuses

‘Techlash':Positive perceptions of Facebook,Google crumble on campuses

Facebook,Google and other major tech firms were every student’s dream workplaces. But now they're thinking twice.

  • byEmma Goldberg
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Sacha Baron Cohen slams Facebook for allowing hate speech

Sacha Baron Cohen slams Facebook for allowing hate speech

The comedian and actor took aim at social media giants in a speech but reserved his most biting critique for"unaccountable"Mark Zuckerberg.

  • byKatie Shepherd
Marvel in the making:Rachel Weisz on Cate Shortland and Black Widow's killer female cast

Marvel in the making:Rachel Weisz on Cate Shortland and Black Widow's killer female cast

The latest instalment of the comic movie franchise has brought the Oscar-winning actor and Canberra-raised director together at last.

  • bySusan Dominus
Seriously impressive:Sacha Baron Cohen's dramatic leap forward

Seriously impressive:Sacha Baron Cohen's dramatic leap forward

With so many entertainment options,it's easy to miss brilliant streaming shows,movies and documentaries. Here are the ones to hit play on,or skip.

  • byBrad Newsome
Roy Moore sues Sacha Baron Cohen for $132 million over'defamatory'TV prank

Roy Moore sues Sacha Baron Cohen for $132 million over'defamatory'TV prank

The former Republican senate candidate claims he was falsely portrayed as a sex offender on Baron Cohen's latest show.

  • byJonathan Stempel
OJ Simpson prank wraps up the most uncomfortable show of the year

OJ Simpson prank wraps up the most uncomfortable show of the year

For seven episodes,Who Is America? has been confronting,messy,squirm-inducing viewing.

  • byDebi Enker