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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)…