The Night Manager is a blend of elegance and a much more British 007 with Tom Hiddleston’s Jonathon Pine being a hospitable and intelligent but a little naïve agent. Accompanied with classical and modern music, the opening credits is an interesting masterpiece, mixing up symbols of military, terrorism and the rich, indicating the show isn’t…
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A new trailer for DC’s Legends of Tomorrow has dropped during a panel for the series at Los Angeles’ Wondercon, revealing new characters set to join the series’ cast. Titled ‘A Look Ahead’, it showcases some of what’s coming in the second half of the first season – including Jonah Hex (Johnathan Schaech) and a younger…
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I am not a military or war history buff. I know a number of guys who can wax rhapsodic about certain World War II weapons and vehicles in the same way many of us can enthuse about our favourite pop-culture artifacts, but I’ve never really understood what it was about these machines that captured their…
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If you’d like to get quite a bang for your buck in seeing two acts within the one show at this year’s Melbourne International Comedy Festival, then Melbourne comedians Simon Cumming and Perri Cassie have got you covered with their show Simon & Perri Go Large. The show is set to be full of exhilaration,…
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Bugle Boys really should be the first name you’d think of when creating a tribute show to the Andrews Sisters. Of course that’s the name – Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy is their most recognisable song. But really, the Andrews Sisters had such a wonderful back catalogue of harmonies and soul-stylin’ sounds. The close harmonies throughout their…
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The Australian Financial Review has served the country’s top 500 restaurants for 2016 as part of the Australia’s Top Restaurants Dining Program, presented by Qantas. From May 3-23, foodie fanatics and culinary crusaders across the nation can take part in close to 100 events and be immersed in a celebration of the finest dining. The Australia’s…
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Ivan Ooze last night found himself in a bit of a social media bind, that opened up a whole other conversation that many keep coming back to time after time again. The rapper foolishly uploaded an Instagram video to newly made account @unicorn.tracy of himself Crip walking. A bit of fun, quite clearly, but the caption…
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The weather had been bright and sunny until it poured on the third night of Bluesfest 2016, meaning that the fourth day – Easter Sunday – brought the familiar look of mud and gumboots to this full day of live music. Despite that, Tyagarah Tea Farm once again reminds us of the solid choice in…
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San Franciscan rock band Thao & The Get Down Stay Down are no strangers to SXSW. This year, they visited Austin with their new album (number four, no less) A Man Alive, and although their tour schedule for the record is already starting to ramp up, the band’s front woman and songwriter Thao Nguyen remains remarkably cool, calm and…
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Despite mixed responses from critics, Warner Bros’ superhero showdown film has stormed box offices both locally and abroad. Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice opened #1 at the Australian box office with over $3.3 million on opening day. It’s a big debut that leaves last year’s local records by Avengers: Age of Ultron, Jurassic World and Fast and…
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We’re only a month away from the return of HBO’s fantasy epic and the anticipation keeps building in the latest trailer for Season 6 of Game of Thrones. It’s only a short trailer but there’s a lot to see here – from glimpses of a big battle yet to come to Danyarys’ (Emilia Clarke) return…
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The first trailer for David F. Sandberg‘s horror film Lights Out is here and it’s definitely one for genre veterans. Conceptually, it’s rare to find a movie trailer as immediately terrifying and compelling as this one. Check it out below: Lights Out is in cinemas on July 21, 2016. ———- This content has recently been ported from its…
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In their quest for total global dominance, Disney has scored another hit, this time with their new animated flick Zootopia. The family film pulled in AU$4.2 million in its opening week. Having played for 3 weeks in the States, Zootopia is sitting on a $US633 million worldwide gross and enjoyed the biggest opening ever for…
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“Twice As Far” starts the three-episode race to the end of season 6 and we finally get to see Negan’s Saviours take a chuck out of Rick’s group in retaliation for their aggressive assault on their base two episodes ago. Last week’s excellent bottle episode with Maggie and Carol notched up even more kills to…
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Lollapalooza has brought the noise once more with its 2016 line up, bringing a massive round of artists through to Grant Park in Chicago this July. For the festival’s flagship event, Radiohead, LCD Soundsystem and the Red Hot Chili Peppers will be headlining the four day event. Over 170 artists have been announced, representing some of the best popular music…
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“[D’Angelo’s debut album] Brown Sugar changed my life in ways I never thought possible”, said Dallas Green as City and Colour took the Mojo stage through a fan-pleasing set on Good Friday, hyping up the Saturday headline slot from the neo-soul pioneer even more. This resulted in D’Angelo’s scheduled two-hour performance being delivered to a…
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Arrow star Stephen Amell and his cousin Robbie Amell launched a Kickstarter for their science fiction film Code 8 a few days ago and its already soared past its $200,000 goal. Based on (and a follow up to) a short film the brother shot in Los Angeles last year, Code 8 is set to star the two Amells alongside Aaron Abrams, Chad…
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The Mark Wahlberg-fronted dramatization of The 2010 BP Oil Spill. It’s a surprisingly heavy trailer that cuts between the titular oil spill and an explanation of oil-drilling by the daughter of Wahlberg’s character. Check it out below: The film releases in Australian cinemas on October 6th 2016. ———- This content has recently been ported from its…
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Two brand new character art posters have been revealed by Legendary Pictures for the upcoming Warcraft movie. The first hitting social media yesterday of half-orc, half-human Garona. Heralded “the survivor” the character is portrayed by Paula Patton and is “Torn Between Worlds.” Today we had new artwork of both Durotan (Toby Kebbell) and Anduin Lothar…
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Earlier in the month at SXSW, I had the chance to sit down with the cast and crew behind the first Pee Wee movie in almost 30 years (you can read these chats HERE). One thing that was universal with all the interviews I conducted was that this now classic – yet still bizarre in all…
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A seasoned comedian, David O’Doherty is the force de jour in musical comedy. Returning to the Melbourne International Comedy Festival after two years back in his homeland of Ireland, O’Doherty settles back in seamlessly, in an hilarious night of observational comedy- with a healthy sprinkle of melodic ramblings. Still sporting his keyboard from 1986, wearing…
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The energy was different in the air for Day Two of the 27th annual Bluesfest; compared to the festival’s first night, the crowd was much more relaxed, more in-line with a traditional Bluesfest audience, arguably because those who were only there to see Kendrick Lamar on the Thursday hadn’t returned for more. That or everyone…
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Newcastle rock band Maids have dropped a new power pop anthem in “Girl Power” and are gearing up for one hell of an east coast tour to celebrate! The tune, as the title may suggest, aims at highlighting the sleaziness of men club environments; according to drummer and vocalist Sean Cook, “It’s a story about a girl rejecting…
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“Summer’s Getting Shorter”, the latest tune from Hedge Fund, now has a music video and it continues to follow the band’s penchant for producing some intriguing, quirky clips to gather the attention of their audience. Co-directed by the band’s frontman William Colvin and cinematographer Tyson Perkins, “Summer’s Getting Shorter” is one to spend your time with, for sure….
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Lollapalooza has brought the noise once more with its 2016 line up, bringing a massive round of artists through to Grant Park in Chicago this July. For the festival’s flagship event, Radiohead, LCD Soundsystem and the Red Hot Chili Peppers will be headlining the four day event. Over 170 artists have been announced, representing some of the best popular…
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Polish Club remain one of our favourite new Sydney bands and to see them drop this tasty little morsel of a song today, we couldn’t think of a better way to enter a long weekend! The duo’s new single, “My House”, is rollicking, hits hard and is a great indicator of what’s to come from the…
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Independent record label Mirador Records is celebrating four years in the game with birthday bash you’re gonna want to be at. Taking over Queen’s Theatre in Adelaide on May 27th, the Mirador crew will be hosting live sets from Mansionair and Luke Million, as well as performances by Problems and World Wild. With DJ sets from Mirador faves and local artists…
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This week in the music industry America lays out its financial achievements for 2015 showing a rise in the consumption in music while revenue falls behind and the Australia Council exports Australia’s brightest creatives, and we all chill out for the Easter weekend. Music Consumption Skyrockets But Revenue Falls Behind Tuesday this week the Recording Industry Association…
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Military-industrial comedy War Dogs has its first trailer. The film, based on a true story, will see Jonah Hill and Miles Teller take on the role of two friends who exploit a little-known government initiative that allows small businesses to bid on U.S. Military contracts during the Iraq war. Check out the trailer below: War Dogs…
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Luc Besson’s has revealed new details and a first look at his upcoming sci-fi film Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets in a new interview over at Entertainment Weekly. Based on French comic Valerian and Laureline, the film stars Dane DeHaan, Cara Delevingne, Clive Owen, John Goodman, Ethan Hawke and Rihanna. As part of the…
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