The notion of “moving on” after losing someone has always felt somewhat cruel. It suggests that grief is something we can eventually put behind us, that heartbreak comes with an expiration date, and that finding happiness again somehow requires us to leave behind the people who once made us happy. Cinema has often embraced this…
Grief is rarely a linear experience, and the notion of simply “moving on” after losing someone can feel almost cruel in its suggestion that love is something we’re expected to leave behind. It’s this emotional complexity that sits at the heart of Love of Your Life, the beautifully observed romantic drama from director Rachel Morrison…
Apple has officially unveiled HomeView, its latest attempt to become the centre of our increasingly connected homes. The new smart home display is available to pre-order in Australia from today, 14 October, priced at $449, with the first units arriving on Friday, 13 November. Now that John Ternus has taken the reins as Apple’s new…
I’m a massive Star Wars fan, but I’m also a massive fan of arcade-style racing games like Wipeout and Burnout. So if you haven’t heard of Star Wars: Galactic Racer yet, that’s the best pitch I can really give you. Merging those franchises is not only a genius idea, but it has provided some of…
There are certain pop stars who seem destined for arenas, and Zara Larsson is undoubtedly one of them. Armed with a catalogue of infectious dance-pop anthems, a spectacular voice and the kind of stage presence that makes performing look effortless, the Swedish singer has all the makings of a global superstar. So, to see her…
TISM are back in action, with their No Mistakes tour now underway and the masked provocateurs bringing their trademark chaos to stages around the country. Never ones to play by the rules, TISM have built a reputation on savage satire, absurdist humour, confrontational theatrics and a healthy disregard for good taste. Their live shows are…
If you spent the early 2000s as a disenfranchised youth, screaming along to the bands that helped earn the genre its “screamo” title, it’s time to warm up those vocal cords. Story Of The Year and Silverstein are bringing their Camp Screamo co-headline tour to Australia in February 2027, with US rockers Point North joining…
The AU review is thrilled to premiere “Spirit World”, the new single and video from Los Angeles alt-punk garage outfit SP’s, ahead of its release on October 15th. The track is the latest taste of the band’s debut album, Dating at the End of the World, due March 26th, 2027 via Baby Robot Records. “Spirit…
While I personally prefer Ghost of Tsushima, Ghost of Yotei is still one of the best PS5 exclusives you can play right now. Ghost of Yotei’s latest DLC bundle includes a new story, Echoes of Sekigahara, along with a new roguelike mode titled Most Wanted. While I think the Echoes of Sekigahara storyline does a…
The Persona series has become a fan favourite not only worldwide but also in my house. I’m not a huge JRPG fan, but this series, along with Xenoblade Chronicles, just gets me. Hearing about Persona 4 Revival bringing with it a massive overhaul to the graphics system, voice acting and improved combat system, I was…
Based on the bestselling nonfiction book “The Mosquito Bowl: A Game of Life and Death in World War II” by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Buzz Bissinger, and directed by Peter Berg, The Mosquito Bowl is a sweeping World War II drama about sacrifice, brotherhood and the devastating loss of innocence, starring Nicholas Galitzine, Bill Skarsgård, Ray…
No way. This is actually HAPPENING. POWDERFINGER ARE GETTING BACK TOGETHER! Sixteen years. SIXTEEN YEARS since the Sunsets Farewell Tour, and I honestly thought we’d never see the day. The cryptic billboards, the teasers, all the hints… and now it’s REAL. Powderfinger are back, with all five members reuniting for a massive 18-date Australian tour…
Aliens might be one of the best science fiction films of all time, but that’s an easy one. Here’s a take that’s a little hotter: Alien: Isolation is one of the best horror games of the last generation. With that, you could imagine that I was particularly excited to check out Alien: Isolation 2. It’s…
In the grim darkness of the far future, there is only war. But apparently there’s a new Total War: Warhammer 40,000 game coming out too. While I’m a fan of the Warhammer 40,000 franchise, I sadly have never played a Total War game, and I’m not really sure why. But thanks to the good folks…
If you’re a fan of the Like a Dragon games (formerly known as Yakuza), then Stranger Than Heaven might already be on your radar. It certainly was on mine, and thanks to the good folks at Sega at PAX Aus 2026, we got the chance to sit down for some hands-on time. As you would…
Steve Valentine, screen star and world champion magician (appearing in The Illusionists, Wizards of Waverly Place, Crossing Jordan and even Spider-Man 3) will lead the international ensemble of Hook’s Neverland, which will run at Sydney Opera House in January 2027. Valentine will be joined by first-mate, Smee, (Norwegian contortionist Captain Frodo whose previous credits include…
At 19, Australian singer-songwriter Lotte Gallagher is starting to find a new kind of freedom in making music. With her lead single “WISH” marking a shift in her sound and aesthetic, and latest single “LUCKY2LOVE” having just arrived, Gallagher is entering a new chapter without necessarily knowing exactly what it looks like yet. Ahead of…
The market for premium over-ear headphones has been eerily quiet over the past few years. Ever since Apple released its AirPods Max in 2020, there’s been a sense that the category has settled into a comfortable rhythm, with manufacturers seemingly less interested in making substantial leaps between generations. We’ve seen a stronger showing elsewhere. Sony…
Thanks to Rialto Distribution, we have 10 double digital in-season passes (Admit 2) to giveaway to see Penélope Cruz and Glenn Close in the acclaimed drama La Bola Negra, recent winner of the People’s Choice Award at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival, in Australian theatres from October 15th, 2026. Winner of the Best Director…
British indie-rock nostalgia hit full volume at Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion as Razorlight and James delivered a double bill packed with guitar-driven anthems. Razorlight brought the swagger, guitars and the energy, with Johnny Borrell leading the charge and then James followed led by vocalist Tim Booth with his stage presence and an emotionally charged performance backed…
Mike Flanagan is no stranger to exploring the darker corners of the human psyche, but with The Exorcist: Martyrs, the acclaimed filmmaker is stepping into one of horror cinema’s most iconic franchises. And judging by the newly released trailer, he’s bringing his particular brand of psychological unease to a story where the horrors of the…
Canadian rock heavyweights Nickelback are heading back to Australia in October 2027, bringing their Everything Under The Sun Tour to seven cities and regional locations, with British rockers Don Broco joining them as special guests. The tour will kick off at Perth’s RAC Arena on 2 October before heading to Adelaide, Melbourne, Geelong, Brisbane and…
Across generations and continents, Irish music has carried stories of home, migration, loss, celebration and belonging. For The High Kings, that tradition is not something preserved in the past. It is something living, evolving and finding new audiences, including an ever-growing following here in Australia. When I spoke with Finbarr Clancy and Brian Dunphy ahead…
West Hollywood has always been renowned for live music. As far as rock history goes, Sunset Strip has long dominated headlines thanks to its glitzy, chaotic past as a haunt for some of the most famous names in the game. Legendary venues like Whisky a Go Go, The Roxy Theatre and the Troubadour are still…
The shelf life of smartphones is changing profoundly. As flagship prices continue to climb and year-on-year improvements become increasingly difficult to distinguish, there’s a growing argument for looking backwards whenever a major manufacturer releases its latest phone. Oppo is a good example. The brand’s latest Australian flagship, the Find X9 Pro, is an impressive piece…
There are pop stars, there are superstars, and then there is Britney Spears. An artist whose cultural impact has long transcended the music itself, Spears possessed that almost indefinable quality that comes along perhaps once in a generation. She wasn’t merely selling records or setting trends; she was shaping the very language of pop culture,…
From premium sake pairings to exclusive culinary collaborations, West End’s award-winning IPPIN Japanese Dining continues to evolve, with its recent HENGE Australian launch showcasing an ambition that extends well beyond the traditional restaurant experience. Since opening its doors in April 2023, IPPIN Japanese Dining has steadily established itself as one of Brisbane’s more distinctive destinations…
While hip hop has been on a wavy trajectory in the past few years, plagued by sameness and algo-baiting TikTok trends, Australian fans have been relatively starved for good international rap concerts over the past twelve months. Even from a local perspective, we’ve only seen the likes of Hilltop Hoods, Kerser and Miss Kaninna doing…
Not counting Gears Tactics (which is incredibly underrated), it’s hard to believe we haven’t had a mainline Gears game since Gears 5 in 2019. While that was also a fantastic experience in its own right, it was hard to tell exactly where the franchise would go next. And in the years that followed, the conversation…
This week we’ve added ten new tracks to our New Music Discoveries playlist, including two premieres, with the full playlist available to stream on Spotify and Apple Music. Our Track of the Week comes from REDD., an artist we’ve been championing for quite some time, who teams up with Cat & Calmell on the…
