“MORE HEADS! MORE DEADS!” That’s actually the tag line on the poster of 3 Headed Shark Attack. Granted, I added the exclamation marks which may serve to prove that maybe, once and for all, even production company Asylum are getting tired of the drivel they’re producing. That, or it’s just another blunder in a series…
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To commemorate the 20th anniversary of the JRPG Tales series, developers Bandai Namco Studios and tri-Crescendo have returned to their bread and butter for the 15th iteration in the series, Tales From Zestiria. Where 2011 and 2012s Tales of Xillia games attempted a one off trip into a modern setting, Zestiria draws the gap on…
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This week offers an abundance of top-quality television series on DVD – perfect for that university exam-time procrastination. THE MINDY PROJECT, SEASON 2 The Mindy Project really finds its footing in the second season. Mindy (Mindy Kaling) returns to New York after a stint in Haiti, to find that her place at Shulman and Associates…
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This December, Chris Hemsworth stars in the film adaptation of the book by Nathaniel Philbrick In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex. It’s the true story that inspired the classic Moby Dick. Watch the trailer for the blockbuster here. Synopsis: In the winter of 1820, the New England whaling ship Essex was assaulted…
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This year’s PAX AUS convention felt like it was trading on the lessons learned from its two previous events. The problems found at the 2013 and 2014 shows were fewer, while a handful of new ones sprang up to take its place. To that end, we’ve put together a short list of what we thought…
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Marcus Haney has made a career as one of the most sought-after photographers in music. His story has become infamous with his now cult film – No Cameras Allowed. This November Jack Daniel’s Future Legends will exclusively screen the film in Australia and host Q+As with Marcus himself. No Cameras Allowed is a documentary that…
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Oscar winner Nicolas Cage stars in this intense thriller about one man’s desperate search for his missing child. One year after his young son disappears, Mike Cole is haunted by eerie images and terrifying messages he can’t explain. Together with this estranged wife, he will stop at nothing to unravel the mystery of the kidnapping…
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IN THE HOUSE has returned to Sydney’s Event Cinemas on George Street for its third season. The series of classic films, returning to the big screen for one night only, runs every other Friday at the cinema and Season Three will also see the likes of The Goonies in VMAX, a special Christmas screening of…
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Next week, gamers around the globe will finally get their chance to play the much anticipated Legacy of the Void; the finale of the Starcraft II “trilogy”. Unlike other editions of the series before it, Legacy of the Void is not technically an expansion, and does not require the original game to run. Aside from the main quest, which…
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From the opening scene – Director, Writer and Star Matilda Brown is found accidentally peeing on her hand while she performs a pregnancy test; the unwitting father sitting by her side, complete in clown make up – it’s clear that Let’s Talk About is going to be far from your typical or predictable pregnancy tale. Balancing…
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Now that their debut album is out in the open – and causing even more people to fall in love with them – Sydney trio Little May have decided to help Rookie Magazine further their monthly theme song series with a beautiful cover of “Skeletons” by Yeah Yeah Yeahs. Fiery and tender, sharing the passion…
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In This Issue: We see the return of the legends in You Am I, one part of Powderfinger an acoustic album from Björk and plenty of pop and rock to bring in the spring season, check it out! Little Mix Girl group Little Mix proudly announce their new album, GET WEIRD, will be released globally on…
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The AU Review and the Festival of the Sun are excited to give one lucky AU reader the chance for them and three of their best mates to head to Port Macquarie (NSW) for one of the country’s best festivals – Festival of the Sun – on 11th and 12th December. And while they’re there, the winner…
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Australian Music Week is set to have 100 acts across their five-day event this November. In addition to conferences and panels, the likes of The Stiffys, Chris Cavill, and The Lockhearts will be performing along with many others. The full timetable has now been revealed. Australian Music Week runs from November 18th – November 22nd….
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London’s Maribou State are heading to Australia for a five day DJ set this month and they kindly took some time out for a chat about the upcoming tour, as well as giving a bit of insight into their debut album Portraits. Congratulations on the release of your debut album, “Portraits”, this year. How was…
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Melbourne’s Swim Season have been on our radar for a little while now, with “The Throne” in particular turning our heads. There’s something in the water over in the Melbourne scene at the moment – the last few years have been seeing some excellent young indie party starters breakthrough the ranks and stand strongly on their…
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I remember when I was younger and thinking about LA and LA culture, there were a few things I just assumed, especially when growing up. I assumed to grow up in Los Angeles meant that you were either one of the sun-kissed blessed folk to come out of The O.C, your hip-hop education came right…
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Home is masterful in its ability to seep into your very core. Seven ethereal tracks have the potency to achieve an eternal and total state of calm. Repeated references to nature establish a lyrical motif that effectively communicates the complexity and volatility of the human heart. Increased layers of instrumental create a sophisticated sound that…
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Continuing the smooth, soulful vibes showcased on 2014 hit “Back in the Day”, western Sydney trio Soul Benefits have hit with their first official single since linking up with local label Big Village. “Step Up” once again taps into the lush, harmonic sound that fuels these three lyricists, bringing in a jazzy hook by 17…
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Nowadays there seems to be a lot of acts falling into what I call ‘dada punk’. In essence dada punk is just that, Dadaist teachings and themes put into punk music. It’s no wonder why this marriage has come about, after all Dadaism was created when the artists felt that there was nowhere to go…
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Finally, some fresh in-your-face Aussie rock. Cigars Of The Pharaoh are less than a year old (as a group) and are already making waves, mainly though their debut single “Mystery Highway”. Bluesy influence are clear in this riff-heavy track that from the opening note will probably make you stop and think ‘well, that was definitely…
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Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse Director Christopher Landen is perhaps best known for writing four back-to-back films in the now thankfully defunct (apparently) Paranormal Activity franchise (he also directed The Marked Ones). Knowing that, you’d be forgiven for going into this horror-comedy with low expectations, even when considering the film’s title and trailer. It’s…
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Oh joyous occasion. HBO has announced that the network has just signed a four-year production pact with one of the sharpest, wittiest television personalities of the past few years, Jon Stewart. The deal will have him focusing on short-form digital content for the company’s HBO Go and HBO NOW channels, with the possibility of other…
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Internationally renowned and distinguished acting coach Ivana Chubbuck will conduct a first ever Masterclass for both actors and directors in Melbourne in January next year, in collaboration with 16th Street Actors Studio. Having famously coached Halle Berry to her Oscar win for Best Actress in Monster’s Ball, Ivana Chubbuck is also the author of the…
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B430 – Live Like a Local, the new 6-part series coming to Channel [V] will be the definitive guide to things you must do overseas before you turn 30. The show aims to unlock local knowledge tourists miss out on and how to truly “Live Like A Local”. The show ventures to Tokyo, Rio De…
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Blizzard’s annual fan convention BlizzCon kicks off this Saturday, November 7, and will bring all the usual goodies that fans of the developer crave – panels, tourneys and previews. Hit the jump to see what’s on where and you can watch it all online.
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After four weeks on top of the box office The Martian has finally been dethroned by The Dressmaker, which is great news as Australian films continue to contribute to an already stellar year. Starring Kate Winslet and directed by Jocelyn Moorhouse, the adaptation of the novel of the same name made AU$3.1 million while The…
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Need to catch a TV break and don’t know what to watch? Simon takes us through his top picks on must-see shows and films for the week. Click through to see what’s showing for your entertainment needs… Wednesday 4th November 2015 Blindspot-Seven-8.30pm AEST Starring Aussie soon-to-be superstar Sullivan Stapleton and Jaime Alexander, Blindspot is one…
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The Evil Dead trilogy is a god damn institution for me. Not only is the 1981 classic my favourite horror movie, it is also hands down one of my most beloved movies of all time. So imagine my elation when Sam Raimi and Bruce Campbell announced that they were bringing their wacky creation to the…
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While he was in Sydney for the Telstra Digital Summit last month, Rackspace Futurist Robert Scoble sat down with Larry Heath to talk about the future of technology – from VR to Uber, Twitter and everything in between. To start off, tell us a little about where you work and what you do there… I’m…
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