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Snatched – movie review

Silly in the extreme, Amy Schumer fans will, no doubt, continue to rejoice in her irreverent humour in Snatched. Schumer’s high…

In Spades by the Afghan Whigs – music review

At a time when alternative music had progressed from post-punk into grunge (the late 80’s and early 90s), Greg Dulli…

Cabaret (Athenaeum) – theatre review

I’m delighted to be able to say that Cabaret retains the edginess that saw it take the entertainment world by storm…

Once in Royal David’s City (QT) – theatre review

If theatre is about making you think about life, then former QTC Artistic Director Michael Gow’s Once in Royal David’s…

Get Out – movie review

Who would have thought that one of the more perceptive observations on race in America would come via a comedy-horror…

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.…