The Eulogy
Janine Hosking’s The Eulogy provides a compelling portrait of an virtuoso Australian pianist who died
Alex First
Alex First is a Melbourne based journalist and communications specialist. He contributes to The Blurb on film and theatre
Hustlers – movie review
Hustlers is a comedic drama about savvy strip club employees who turn the tables on
Control (Red Stitch Theatre) – theatre review
A fascinating, at times most humorous insight into a dystopian future, what is in play
Melbourne International Arts Festival (various venues) – theatre reviews
Melbourne International Arts Festival was first staged in 1986 under a different name – Spoleto
Black is the New White (MTC) – theatre review
Black is the New White, not to be confused with the television series Orange is
Anthem (Arts Centre Melbourne) – theatre review
What does it mean to be Australian … to live in this country? What expectations
Joker – movie review
In 2009, Heath Ledger won a posthumous Oscar for his remarkable performance as the Joker
The Window Outside (Wise Owl Theatre) – theatre review
Life can be cruel at any age, but especially when it comes to the elderly. How
The Goldfinch – movie review
The Goldfinch spends a great deal of time working out how the puzzle fits together.
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark – movie review
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark is a tween horror set in small town