The Call of the Wild – movie review
A number of recent movies have explored the strong connection between man and dog. Films
based on a novel
Emma – movie review
Perhaps the original rom-com, this fresh but faithful retelling of the classic Jane Austen novel
H is for Happiness
A charming Australian comedy about a serious subject, H is for Happiness is a surprising
The Goldfinch – movie review
The Goldfinch spends a great deal of time working out how the puzzle fits together.
Ophelia – movie review
Much like Tom Stoppard’s Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead, Australian director Claire McCarthy’s Ophelia concentrates
Storm Boy (Queensland Theatre) – theatre review
Colin Thiele’s cherished 1964 novel Storm Boy is part of Australian folklore. The poignant story
Cloudstreet (Malthouse) – theatre review
A compelling story of struggle is enhanced by highly creative staging, sound effects and lighting.
The Chaperone – movie review
Louise Brooks was one of the biggest stars of the silent movie era. So you’d
Slaughterhouse Five (MUST) – theatre review
Fleur Kilpatrick’s stage adaptation of Kurt Vonnegut’s novel Slaughterhouse Five explores the horrors of war
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Sydney) – musical review
In the growing genre of family-friendly musical theatre, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is a