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Pork Pie – movie review

Along with Roger Donaldson’s 1977 political thriller Sleeping Dogs (which introduced us to Sam Neill), Geoff Murphy’s fast paced 1981…

A Dog’s Purpose – movie review

Many of us have pondered the meaning of life … whether we are here for a reason. The dogs featured…

The Zookeeper’s Wife – movie review

With overtures of Schindler’s List, The Zookeeper’s Wife is based upon fact. It is the true story of gentiles who put…

Frank & Lola – HE review

They say the way to a man's heart is through his stomach. Clearly screenwriters believe that the way to a…

American Essentials Film Festival 2017 – preview

In May, Palace Cinemas will once again bring the best of American independent film to Australian screens with American Essentials.…

The Play That Goes Wrong (touring) – theatre review

If you are into slapstick humour, you are going to have a ball with The Play That Goes Wrong. This…

First Person Shooter by Cameron Raynes – book review

I was surprised by how much I enjoyed Cameron Raynes’ young adult novel, First Person Shooter. The blurb didn’t grab…

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 – movie review

Talk about throwing the kitchen sink at a movie – it appears the filmmakers behind Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.…

Aladdin (Her Majesty’s) – musical theatre review

A spectacular romp, a cavalcade of fun and a glittering array of talent await those venturing to Her Majesty’s Theatre…

Bunker Funk by Damaged Bug – music review

Damaged Bug is the very low profile side project of the super busy John Dwyer of Thee Oh Sees and…