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Twisters – movie review

I have fond memories of Twister (1996), starring Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton. Even though plot points may differ, I…

Into The Blue (Aaron Frazer) – music review

Aaron Frazer’s sophomore album, Into the Blue, updates his smooth soul sound, and shows the singer and drummer isn’t afraid…

Macbeth (An Undoing) at Malthouse Theatre – theatre review

A striking reimagining of Shakespeare’s tale of murder and madness, Zinnie Harris approaches the tragedy from Lady Macbeth’s perspective. Macbeth’s…

The Cautious Traveller’s Guide to the Wastelands (Sarah Brooks) – book review

Lots of great speculative fiction books involve steam trains. Some highlights of this China Mieville’s Iron Council, Terry Pratchett’s Raising…

Tina: The Tina Turner Musical – theatre review

Tina: The Tina Turner Musical takes audiences on an emotional rollercoaster, showcasing the extreme ups and even more extreme downs…

Kill – movie review

The title says it all you need to know about this visceral, ultra-violent action thriller from India. Kill delivers a…

New music round-up (for w/e 5 July 2024)

Our selection of the best new music across a range of genres from the week ending 5 July 2024. Featuring…

Sidonie in Japan – movie review

The artistic links between France and Japan run (perhaps surprisingly) deep. The French Impressionists were obsessed with Japanese woodblock prints,…

Cost of Living (Qld Theatre) – theatre review

Queensland Theatre’s Cost of Living comes with a number of audience warnings, including as to its occasional strong language and…

The Bikeriders – movie review

Inspired by the reflections of a photojournalist who spent four years as a member of the Chicago Outlaws Motorcycle Club,…