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The Measure of a Man – movie review

In The Measure of a Man, Thierry Taugourdeau (played by Vincent Lindon) is a 51-year-old French factory worker who lost…

Central Intelligence – movie review

Yet another formulaic odd couple buddy action comedy, Central Intelligence teams action hero Dwayne Johnson (San Andreas) with motor mouthed…

Double Indemnity (MTC) – theatre review

Hitchcock’s North by Northwest set the benchmark as an intoxicating thriller on stage with innovative and creative staging. Now Tom…

Term Life – DVD review

Term Life is the kind of movie that makes me think deeply the next day, just because I can't remember…

Why Are You OK by Band of Horses – music review

Band of Horses have every reason in the world to be one of the biggest rock acts currently on the…

And Then There Were None (Malvern) – theatre review

Excellent pacing, a strong ensemble cast, a rich and attractive set and a ripping good whodunit are the hallmarks of…

You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown (Alex Theatre) – theatre review

A charming storyline, strong vocals and an evocative set are hallmarks of You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, the four-time…

A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara – book review

I don’t think I’ve ever read a book as visceral and challenging before. I’d been warned by friends to expect…

L’amante Anglaise (fortyfivedownstairs) – theatre review

Two actors - presumably in their 60s - dressed in dark attire, sitting on fixed chairs about five metres apart,…

Backtrack – movie review

Backtrack is an atmospheric Aussie psychological thriller with supernatural undertones that borrows elements from the superior The Sixth Sense and…