Alex First

Alex First is a Melbourne based journalist and communications specialist. He contributes to The Blurb on film and theatre.

By Alex First 3 months ago

The sexually-charged comedy Shiva Baby is an awkward delight. Dani (Rachel Sennott) is a 20-something

By Alex First 3 months ago

Let’s face it, growing old isn’t nice, but this offering from M. Night Shyamalan is

By Alex First 3 months ago

A pleasantly distracting comedy, Rosa’s Wedding centres around a hard-working woman who’s selfless to the

By Alex First 4 months ago

In Escape Room: Tournament of Champions six people are trapped with death awaiting them unless

By Alex First 4 months ago

Perfumes is a gently paced, delightfully nuanced French comedy about a woman with a nose

By Alex First 4 months ago

Looney Tunes and Michael Jordan featured in the original live-action / animation blend Space Jam

By Alex First 4 months ago

The Regina Monologues looks at strong royal women through history and the obstacles they faced

By Alex First 4 months ago

To state the bleedin’ obvious, COVID-19 has had a massive impact on the world … and comedian and

By Alex First 4 months ago

Nostalgia is very much alive and kicking … and Grant Busé has made a thoroughly entertaining, hour-long

By Alex First 4 months ago

What an ordeal! If Iphigenia in Splott is tough to watch because of the material it