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The Card Counter – movie review

With a haunting look in his eyes, Oscar Isaac (Dune) excels in Paul Schrader’s (First Reformed) intense crime drama The…

Locked In (Shock Therapy) – theatre review

Experience of Shock Therapy’s Locked In is an intense one, elevated by its grounding in truth. The Australian premiere is…

Cry Macho – movie review

At 91 years of age Clint Eastwood climbs back into the saddle for this elegiac and reflective contemporary western. He…

The Nearer the Fountain, More Pure the Stream Flows (Damon Albarn) – music review

In many ways, Damon Albarn’s official second solo album is as influenced by his physical surroundings in Iceland, as his…

Dune – movie review

As cultural touchstones go, few are as storied - or problematic - as Dune. Frank Herbert’s dense 1965 novel was…

Devotion (Hannah Kent) – book review

Australian author Hannah Kent burst on to the scene with her multi-award winning debut Burial Rites, a historical novel set…

Titane – movie review

A surreal nightmare, Titane pushes the boundaries of taste. Still, it’s intriguing throughout and doesn’t let up for its entire…

New music round-up (for w/e 26 November 2021)

Our selection of the best new music across a range of genres from the week ending 26 November 2021. The…

Moulin Rouge! The Musical (Regent Theatre) – theatre review

Polished performances, magnificent mashups, elegant and evocative sets, colourful and creative costumes, and charismatic choreography are the highlights of Moulin…

A Boy Called Christmas – movie review

A Boy Called Christmas is about overcoming tragedy and obstacles. Nikolas (Henry Lawfull) is a Finnish boy who lost his…