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Hive – movie review

Based on a true story, Hive tells of the tragedy of the aftermath of the war in Kosovo in the…

Cyrano – movie review

Although Cyrano de Bergerac was a real person, most of the works that bear his name stem from Edmond Rostan’s…

Studio 666 – movie review

If you aren’t a fan of either the Foo Fighters or shlock horror, you can give Studio 666 a wide…

The Islands (Emily Brugman) – book review

Emily Brugman’s debut novel is based on the true story of her family – Finnish migrants who worked in the…

Tommy (Palais Theatre) – theatre review

Great energy, a strong score, big voices, creative staging and impressive lighting design distinguish Tommy circa 2022. The story still packs…

Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (Queensland Theatre) – theatre review

Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? is a masterpiece from absurdist playwright Edward Albee. It's a treat for lovers of his…

Stardust + The Mission (Chapel off Chapel) – theatre review

A brass band is the connection between two fascinating and compelling unrelated personal stories that are part of a double…

Quo Vadis, Aida? – movie review

A few films have looked at the Bosnian conflict of the 90s (Michael Winterbottom’s Welcome To Sarajevo, for one), but…

Uncharted – movie review

The modern Indiana Jones clone Uncharted is a rollicking, fun-filled adventure. Nathan Drake was brought up in an orphanage with…

Music (MC Showroom) – theatre review

The challenges and complexities associated with mental health are front and centre in a compelling play based around a young…