The Courier – movie review
The Cuban Missile Crisis looms in the tense spy thriller The Courier. Based on fact,
Alex First
Alex First is a Melbourne based journalist and communications specialist. He contributes to The Blurb on film and theatre.
Nobody – movie review
Hyper-violent action, humour, and a ripping soundtrack await those that venture to see Nobody. This
Pants on Fire (Brunswick Ballroom) – theatrical comedy review
Truth or lie? That is the question at the centre of a fun-filled night at the
Umbilical Brothers’ The Distraction (Arts Centre Melbourne) – theatre review
Silly, funny, creative and clever, the Umbilical Brothers bring their unique blend of humour to
Handa Opera’s La Traviata – opera review
It is a joy of gargantuan proportions to witness Handa Opera’s La Traviata in all
Frozen (Capitol) – musical theatre review
The magic of Disney is alive and well … and thriving, if Frozen, The Musical
Hamilton (Lyric Theatre) – musical theatre review
Get excited. Mighty excited. For all the hype surrounding the arrival of Hamilton, the musical
Godzilla vs Kong – movie review
Two apex predators go head-to-head with an extra surprise thrown in for good measure in
Peter Rabbit 2 – movie review
Peter Rabbit was a delightful revelation when it was released in 2018, readily blending live
Voldemort and the Teenage Hogwarts Musical Parody (Theatre Works) – theatre review
With no shortage of drama, hijinks and a surfeit of musical talent, this unauthorised musical