Wide Open Sky – movie review
An inspiring and uplifting documentary set in outback NSW, this is the story of a 130 strong children’s choir, which…
Replay – theatre review
Memory. The tricks of memory. I have recollections of what I believe to be 'turning points'/'defining moments' in my life…
The Huntsman: Winter's War – movie review
A somewhat surprisingly worthy follow up to the new age retelling of Snow White, namely 2012’s Snow White and the…
The Jungle Book – movie review
Rudyard Kipling’s timeless tales make for engaging family entertainment and are inevitably children’s favourites, whether they be straight animation or…
Where to Invade Next – film review
The premise of Michael Moore’s (Fahrenheit 9/11, Bowling for Columbine) latest documentary is straightforward enough, namely what could America do…
Rams – movie review
The Un Certain Regard Best Film Prize winner at Cannes last year, this is a beautifully shot, slow moving story…
Cirque Adrenaline (VAC) – theatre review
Death defying stunts, incredible strength, agility, flexibility, stamina and thrills aplenty are what modern circus is all about. Cirque Adrenaline…
Painkillers by Brian Fallon – music review
I have been in The Gaslight Anthem’s corner since the beginning, so the last few records from the band have…
Precious Things by Kelly Doust – book review
A beaded collar, found scrunched at the bottom of a box of old junk. What’s its story? That’s what Maggie, a…
That Eye, The Sky (New Theatre) – theatre review
From the hand bill for this production at the New Theatre, of an adaption, by Richard Roxburgh and Justin Monjo,…