Lion – movie review
The moving Australian-produced drama Lion is based on the true story of Saroo Brierley, a young Indian boy from a…
Born Yesterday (MTC) – theatre review
A bland first act opens up to a brilliant second, akin to a caterpillar metamorphosing into a radiantly colourful butterfly…
Operation Avalanche – movie review
Conspiracy theorists rejoice … for man didn’t really land on the Moon. At least that is the contention we have…
Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life – movie review
Combining live action with animation and fantasy, Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life is a feel-good early-teenage comedy.…
Lights Out – HE review
In the vinyl era (Indeed, I experienced those days as well) you could purchase an extended version of a single;…
The Woman Next Door by Liz Byrski – book review
One thing I’ve always admired about Liz Byrski is the way she tackles themes like friendship and ageing in a…
Stay Together by Kaiser Chiefs – music review
On their 6th album in a little over a decade, Kaiser Chiefs, the British indie rockers have turned in from…
Collateral Beauty – movie review
When a successful New York advertising executive suffers a great tragedy he retreats from life. While his concerned friends try…
Monster Trucks – movie review
Friendly, oil-guzzling, slug-like monsters from the deep with octopus-like tentacles, and which can instinctively sniff good over evil – if…
Ballerina – movie review
A charming victory against-the-odds story set in France, Ballerina concerns a couple of orphan kids. Félicie (voiced by Elle Fanning)…