My father taught me many things here – he taught me in this room. He taught me: keep your friends close, but your enemies closer. Francis Ford Coppola’s classic, The Godfather: Part II, set new standards for sequels that have yet to be matched or broken. See it on the big screen at Event Cinemas…
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The new BBC adaptation of Agatha Christie’s The Witness For The Prosecution, from renowned screenwriter Sarah Phelps (Great Expectations, The Casual Vacancy, And Then There Were None) is releasing on DVD in Australia from May 4th, just in time for Mother’s Day. It’s 1920s London and the glamorous heiress Emily French (Kim Cattrall) has been…
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Whiteley is a visual journey into the life and creative legacy of Australia’s most iconic artist, Brett Whiteley, told “in his own words” using personal letters and photographs, and interwoven with archival interviews and rare footage. The documentary examines the extraordinary impact of Whiteley’s artworks on Australia’s creative culture: he blazed a trail that still…
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Principal photography has begun on Aquaman in what will be the DC Comics hero’s first ever solo film. Directed by James Wan (The Conjuring films, Furious 7). Jason Momoa stars in the title role. The film will technically be the King of Atlantis’ third appearance following a brief cameo in Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice and his first…
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An acclaimed group of Australian authors will travel to China next week for the tenth annual Australian Writers Week. The event, supported by the Copyright Agency’s ‘Cultural Fund’ since 2014, is a significant opportunity for cultural exchange, with Australian authors getting the chance to travel across China sharing their stories, whilst also raising awareness of the…
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If you’ve ever dreamed of being in a smash hit musical then 2018 could be the year for you! The producers of the international hit musical Jersey Boys are on the hunt for fresh Australian talent, ready for the show’s return to Sydney in 2018. Jersey Boys tells the real life story and the rise…
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Melbourne Theatre Company have pulled together a powerhouse cast for their new production of Shakespeare’s Macbeth. The production, directed by Simon Phillips, is the third and final instalment in a trilogy of Shakespearian reinterpretations directed by Phillips for Melbourne Theatre Company, following on from acclaimed productions of Hamlet and Richard III. Taking on the iconic…
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When we get the opportunity to sit down with our favourite artists, of course, it’s not something we take for granted. And then there are the opportunities we get when we get to speak with someone as legendary as Lee Fields, backstage at what he describes as one of the best, if not the best, musical…
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For Melbourne artist AEORA, Canadian Music Week provided her the opportunity to not only perform for the first time outside Australia, but also to explore a foreign music community that has been home to some brilliant emerging artists over the last few years. She takes us through the trip via this special tour diary below… _________ So,…
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We’ve finally had a third glimpse of Beach Fossils upcoming album, Somersault – and the lo-fi trio have again delivered something wonderful. “Down The Line” shows sophisticated production over bouncing drum and bass lines, a mix of Clash the Truth era Beach Fossils, and the new directions they’ve been exploring in their recent releases. “I don’t want your Wall Street/Don’t…
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Gold Class. A Melbourne band whose reputation precedes them. As a result, the first time their dulcet post-punk reaches your ears, you’re already expecting something amazing – and you’re never disappointed. The four-piece have just dropped ‘Twist In The Dark’, produced by Gareth Liddiard (The Drones). With a writhing bass line that twists beneath Adam Curley‘s distinctive and resonant…
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In some ways I think I am the wrong person to write this review. I’ve been listening to Green Day since I was 12 years old. As such, I may be a little bit biased. So be it. This band have been shaking the earth with heartfelt punk rock for over 25 years. Now in…
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Backstage during Coachella‘s second weekend, we caught up with The Lemon Twigs, brothers Michael and Brian D’Addario. Their 2016 album Do Hollywood made its way onto many a ‘Best Of’ list and as for their live shows? Well, the brothers have been garnering a solid reputation as one of New York’s finest emerging bands. You guys really foster a reputation of…
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Tasman Keith is a name you’re likely to be hearing more of as this year rolls out. Fans of emerging hip hop talent Nooky will recognise Tasman’s talents behind the mic as a hype man but now, we’re seeing the NSW lad step further into the light on his own. His new single, “Might Snap”, is out…
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Anna Lunoe remained a standout artist of Coachella 2017 – from afternoon slam circles in the Sahara Tent to performances of new music, the Australian expat made sure her time out in the Cali desert counted. Backstage at Weekend Two, Jaime Lewis caught up with Anna to find out how the experience had treated her, and…
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How often do you think about the food leftovers you might throw out after dinner? Or how about when you’re shopping at your local Woolworths or Coles, how often are you thinking about the shape of the bananas you’re buying? These were two questions I was left asking myself after I watched an advance copy…
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It’s that time again! The GABS Beer, Cider & Food Festival is once again preparing to show Melbourne, Sydney and Auckland just why it has been named one of the best beer festivals in the world (by U.S magazine The Beer Connoisseur). With record attendance last year, the touring festival is set to bring in…
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We knew it was just a matter of time before we started seeing even more Golden Gaytime inspired food and drink pop up all over the place. A recent release of authentic Golden Gaytime crumbs in a Milo-style tin must have done it, giving people reason to experiment with one of the most iconic Australian…
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High tea, often synonymous with indulgent, luxurious and grand, is now a more contemporary affair at The Sheraton Melbourne Hotel. Affectionately (and appropriately) located at the ‘Paris end’ of Little Collins Street, the hotel’s newly launched Parisian Afternoon High Tea is the newest destination for a fashionable luncheon with friends and family. Hosted in the…
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Adelaide’s growling Battlehounds take another ground shaking step forward with their new single, “Night Crawl” and with its official music video, we things carrying out with as much grit as you’d expect. With Alex Rajowski bundled up in the boot, being driven along a dusty road, the action – directed by Adelaide’s Aaron Schuppan – plays out with great…
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If you happened to be one such music listener who was quick to spurn A.B. ORIGINAL‘s acclaimed album Reclaim Australia as nothing but hot air spurring on a senseless and tired debate, let’s go through a quick history lesson before we get to this music video. Back in the 1980’s then-Prime Minister Bob Hawke called for a Royal…
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Coming out of the studio and beating down a self-described ‘bubonic plague’ during its recording process, The Dollar Bill Murrays have delivered one heck of a sophomore EP in Always On. Fuzzed out goodness is met with frustrated grunge flair. Rhythms throb while percussion crashes around Felix Lundgren‘s catchy melodic work. Over five tracks, we’re given a little…
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Adelaide’s Sincerely, Grizzly packed up guitars and drums and headed abroad not too long ago, heading to Thailand for the first time to perform their first debut headline shows outside Australia and also some primo spots alongside the legendary good guys of …And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead. As frontman Joshua Calligeros recalls, the…
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British ‘left hand’ pop artist, Joe Goddard, has finally graced us with his second LP, Electric Lines. It’s been a long eight year wait since his debut solo album Harvest Fest, but makes up for it with the 10 tracks on the LP full of irresistible, futuristic hymns. Starting off as a member of Hot…
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In typical late night (well for Australia anyway) fashion, Netflix has dropped the first official full length trailer for Marvel’s The Defenders as well as a release date. Now that Netflix audiences have been formally introduced to all the members of the team, The Defenders is where our street-level heroes of New York finally get…
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Following an Amazon listing that inadvertently confirmed its existence yesterday, Darksiders III has been officially announced by Gunfire Games with a debut trailer.
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Melbourne is going to be the recipient of something truly special come June, as Peter Lord and David Sproxton of Aardman Animations (Wallace & Gromit, Shaun the Sheep & Chicken Run) present a range of events and workshops at ACMI (Australian Centre for the Moving Image). The duo will be here to open Wallace & Gromit and Friends:…
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Season five of Netflix’s premiere series House of Cards is under a month away, but fans don’t have to wait any longer to get another glimpse. The dramatic first trailer has arrived! “The American people don’t know what’s best for them, I do”, Frank Underwood exclaims menacingly. Season five sees the Underwood regime attempt to…
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If you were to put together a list of things that a good, entry-level drone should have, it’s quite likely that the Ehang Ghostdrone 2.0 VR would be able to tick each one of them off with ease. Its features are comprehensive without going overboard. It’s easy to fly, easy to land and the 4K camera…
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Some of Australia’s favourite dairy beverage brands are coming out swinging this year. First we had a fitness flip to the uber popular Oak, but now it seems Dare have a slick new product coming to shelves across the country, and this time it focuses on the love of craft cold-brewed coffee. Pushing their new…
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