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The Ghost of Gracie Flynn (Joanna Morrison) – book review

Joanna Morrison’s debut The Ghost of Gracie Flynn is a double crime novel. It opens with a death and explores…

Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon – movie review

Ana Lily Amirpour’s new film, Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon, is an intriguing and entertaining fantasy-thriller. Mona “Lisa” Lee…

New music round-up (for w/e 14 October 2022)

Our selection of the best new music across a range of genres from the week ending 14 October 2022. Following…

The Stranger – movie review

Australian filmmakers seem to be fascinated with true crime stories – films like Snowtown, Chopper, Nitram and the TV series…

Halloween Ends – movie review

Although the title of this film is Halloween Ends, after 13 instalments (three since the reboot) you have to ask…

Weather Alive (Beth Orton) – music review

When Beth Orton came on the scene in the mid-nineties with her mix of folk and electronica, aided by then…

Bernie Dieter’s Club Kabarett (Queen Victoria Market) – theatre review

Risqué and ribald, the R-rated treat that is Bernie Dieter’s Club Kabarett features an astounding cavalcade of talent. Provocative costuming, sexual…

Maror (Lavie Tidhar) – book review

Science fiction and fantasy writer Lavie Tidhar turns to the very real history of Israel in his latest novel, Maror.…

New music round-up (for w/e 7 October 2022)

Our selection of the best new music across a range of genres from the week ending 7 October 2022. TSHA…

Chicago (National Theatre) – theatre review

CLOC’s production of the hit musical Chicago sizzles. It is cheeky and cheery and holds its own nearly half a century…