X

Jurassic World – movie review

It may be hard to believe that 22 years have gone by since Steven Spielberg directed Jurassic Park, which gave…

The John Denver Story (Athenaeum) – theatre review

Born Henry John Deutschendorf, Jr., in the mid ‘70s John Denver was one of the world’s most popular entertainers. His…

Quarters by King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard – music review

So here is a crazy idea. How about make a record with only 4 tracks that each runs a total…

The Horses by William Lane – book review

A clever study in absurdity, The Horses by William Lane is an unusual piece of Australian literature that unpacks notions of…

Strangerland – movie review

Nicole Kidman is noted for tackling a number of challenging roles and here is another; a needy woman on the…

54: The Director's Cut – movie review

Sex, drugs and disco? The popular New York disco Studio 54, run by entrepreneur Steve Rubell, epitomised the hedonistic lifestyle…

Dig – television review

Are you a couch potato? The kind of TV viewer who likes everything laid out neatly for you? If you…

Oedipus Doesn’t Live Here Any More (QTC) – theatre review

Dan Evans did something that no-one else has ever done – he let me enjoy a work from the ancient…

RIOT (Owl & Cat) – theatre review

A confronting new play from the co-artistic director of the Owl and Cat Theatre, Thomas Ian Doyle, RIOT concerns a…

Music news round-up (for week ending 7 June 2015)

Melbourne artist Howqua has announced his first run of Australian shows for his debut headline tour, in support of his…