Normal by Graeme Cameron – book review
I’ve never seen the TV series Dexter so the marketing pitch “Fans of Dexter will love Normal” doesn’t do much…
Gett: The Trial of Viviane Amsalem – movie review
Confronting. Intense. Excruciating. These three words describe one of the most remarkable, raw and minimalistic cinematic experiences. I am talking…
Masterpieces from the Hermitage (NGV) – art preview
The Melbourne Winter Masterpieces series once more brings out the "big guns" with an exhibition featuring over 400 works from…
The Dapto Chaser – theatre review
The Dapto Chaser is a new Australian play by Mary Rachel Brown. It was commissioned by Illawarra's Merrigong Theatre Company,…
Women He's Undressed – movie review
Long before Catherine Martin was stealing all the plaudits in Hollywood, another Australian, Orry-Kelly (31st December 1897 – 27th February…
Insidious Chapter 3 – movie review
Australian born filmmakers James Wan and Leigh Whannell are certainly beginning to carve out a niche in Hollywood as purveyors…
Gillian Armstrong (Women He's Undressed) – interview
"I'm ashamed to say I knew nothing about him. I'd never heard of him," confesses filmmaker Gillian Armstrong when talking…
Paper Towns – movie review
Adapted from the bestselling novel by author John Green (The Fault in Our Stars), this is centred on Quentin (Q)…
Ant-Man – movie review
An engaging script, a strong showing by two of the leads and good humour are hallmarks of this picture, which…
West Side Story – theatre review
Superb chemistry between the male and female leads is a highlight of The Production Company’s 50th musical, which remains as…