Nobody quite does obscure like director Peter Strickland. Finding that delicious balance between eccentric and perverse, Flux Gourmet – set over a month-long period in an institute for sonic caterers (yes, that’s a thing) – is perhaps his funniest yet, indulging in the mischief that comes with his unique blend of deadpan dialogue and a…
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An incredibly topical drama that navigates its story with natural humour and heart, Sophie Galibert delicately treads the waters around the subject of unwanted pregnancy in her feature debut, Cherry. Initially adhering to a more comical temperament, Cherry centres on its titular character (Alex Trewhitt, a star-making turn), a driftless, 25-year-old Los Angelean, whose already…
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Japanese experimental pop band Chai exploded onto the stage at Carriageworks for Vivid Festival. First time touring Australia they impressed with their colourful outfits, choreographed dance routines and high energy pop. Supported by The Lazy Eyes and Romero. Images brought to you by Pete Dovgan.
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Whilst there’s no surprise revealed in the fact that Emma Thompson truly deserves to be considered one of the greatest living actresses working today, it’s always appreciated when a performance solidifies such a statement. And in the deliriously charming and strikingly emotional Good Luck To You, Leo Grande, Thompson turns in career-best work that leans…
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Though it’s fair to be intrigued by the title of Alex Lehmann‘s Acidman and assume there’s perhaps something more sinister behind its moniker, the film is a quieter affair, looking at reclusion, mental health, and the power of a familial relationship. Lehmann himself has noted that the idea came from his own personal experience with…
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Summer Game Fest has rolled around for 2022, providing many of the high profile gaming announcements we have come to expect with E3. With E3’s unfortunate cancellation this year, Summer Game Fest bears a hefty amount of weight on its shoulders. So we thought we would dive right in and wrap up this morning’s most…
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Welsh singer-songwriter Cate Le Bon performed at Carriageworks this week as part of Sydney Vivid Festival ’22. Le Bon impressed with songs from her latest release Pompeii and favourites from her back catalogue. Support on the night came from Olympia and Srisha. Pete Dovgan brings you the images:
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After originally intending to take a short break, LA pop-punk trio Joyce Manor have returned with their sixth studio album, 40 Oz. To Fresno – released 10 June via Epitaph Records. The strangely fitting title – taken from an auto-corrected text message about Sublime – sets the mood for the happy accidents that comprise the…
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We caught up with Australian composer Ashley Davies to talk about Gold, his latest musical release. The album is an instrumental interpretation of ten of the paintings that his Uncle Len produced. Together they tell the legendary story of Lasseter’s quest to find a massive gold reef in the Australian Outback. I like the wall…
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There’s not a lot that revered Sydney hip hop duo Horrorshow haven’t done in their impressive 14-year career. Friends and collaborators since high school, the legends have returned with their new EP Good Problems, released 13 May via Elefant Traks. Featuring the singles ‘DMT’, ‘Yours & Mine’ and ‘Take It Slow’, the six-track project was…
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With E3 cancelled once again this year, Xbox and Bethesda’s partnered games showcase is set to fill a large and highly anticipated portion of June’s Summer Games Fest. We’re fairly certain that if E3 went ahead, this would have been exactly the same showcase either way. Gaming fans can rejoice though, as we’re almost certainly…
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Asus’ ROG Strix Go 2.4 Electro Punk gaming headset largely delivers on its premium price tag, providing premium audio and a compact design. As the title suggests, it provides 2.4GHz support via a provided USB-C dongle and a bunch of customisation options thanks to the expansive Asus Armoury Crate software. While the Strix Go 2.4…
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Ten more tracks have been added to our Discovery playlist on Spotify and Apple Music; including our Track of the Week: “Real” by Boo Seeka. “Real” is the latest, and final, track to be revealed from the electro pop artist’s new album Between The Head & The Heart, which is out at the end of…
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The Boys hasn’t had to do much to announce itself as the dirty, profane, narcissistic, misogynistic, black sheep of the comic book world…but it doesn’t mean it won’t keep on trying. Following its three-episode premiere on Prime Video on June 3rd, cast members Jack Quaid (Hughie), Jessie T. Usher (A-Train), Chace Crawford (The Deep), Karen…
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Ireland’s Biig Piig is a lot more refined and delicate than the imagery of a boar. Her music is strikingly sincere and forthright, washing audiences with a calming groove that’ll have you popping on Biig Piig in almost every situation. And Australian and New Zealand fans will no longer have to resort to streaming, albums or…
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After what feels like months of waiting, we’ve finally been gifted a “world reveal” gameplay trailer for Call of Duty’s latest annual offering, the highlight anticipated Modern Warfare 2. The almost 2-minute trailer shows off a bunch of single-player gameplay as we once again join Captain Price and Task Force 141 on a daring, high-stakes…
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As they’ll tell you, it’s very likely you’ve heard Drax Project without realising this pop RnB collective was from New Zealand. Shaan Singh, Sam Thomson, Matt Beachen and Ben O’Leary met while studying jazz, each specialising in their respective instruments when they came together to busk in order to pay their rent. The four quickly…
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They say crime doesn’t pay, but whoever stated as such may want to have a chat with the titular criminal in John Patton Ford‘s scrappy, oft intense thriller, one that furthers Aubrey Plaza‘s hold on chaos personified characters in the off-kilter subsect of cinema. Plaza’s Emily is a former art student with a $70,000 debt…
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Whether we like them (or follow them) or not, influencers – sorry, “content creators” – are a cultural mainstay in our society that often extends beyond the environment of social media. In Australian horror effort Sissy, co-writers/directors Hannah Barlow and Kane Senes seem all too aware of the faux importance influencers place upon themselves, a…
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To paraphrase the Queen Bee of 2004, Mean Girls‘ Regina George, “Stop trying to make dinosaurs happen!” Though the love for legacy sequels is at an all-time high thanks to the recent 1-2 hit of Top Gun: Maverick and Scream, the Jurassic Park/Jurassic World continuation fails to continue the trend, further removing itself from the…
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Dwayne Johnson has been teasing his involvement in the DCEU as the infamous anti-hero Black Adam for the better part of 5 years, and now his passion project has finally come to fruition. Nearly 5,000 years after he was bestowed with the almighty powers of the Egyptian gods – and imprisoned just as quickly –…
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As his topical documentary A Sexplanation arrives for digital download in Australia (you can read our review here), creator Alex Liu spoke with our own Peter Gray about exploring the hardships of addressing such a controversial subject as sex education, how his own coming out was the catalyst for the film, and the surprising reaction…
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The end of two eras comes to a close this week as Jurassic World: Dominion roars into theatres, finalising both the original Jurassic Park and World trilogies that have seen dinosaurs roam the Earth for close to three decades. Ahead of the film’s release, Peter Gray was invited to the global press conference to speak…
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The HyperX Pulsefire Haste Wireless gaming mouse enters the market as a wireless alternative to the already popular Pulsefire Haste. It is in that statement alone that most gamers will naturally gravitate towards such an option, as the Pulsefire Haste not only stands as a favourite for most esports gamers, but for those looking to…
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Friday saw Auckland-based queer alt-pop artist Jack Panther release his new EP: why don’t you come over? The EP, his second, confirms Panther’s position as one to watch; and one of Antipodean Alt Pop heirs apparent. Delivered in style, with a wonderful boldness, the sophomore releases features a captivating mixture of candid lyricism and lush,…
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Fans flocked to Sydney’s Entertainment Quarter withstanding freezing temperatures to watch the cast of The Boys – Jack Quaid, Jessie T Usher, Chace Crawford, Karen, Fukuhara and Aussie Claudia Doumit – walk the black carpet at the VIP screening of Episode Four of the Third Season of Amazon Original series The Boys.
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Going for high tea at one of Sydney’s best hotels is fallen out of favour in the past few years, as bottomless brunches take over as the afternoon activity of choice for groups looking to pack a sesh into their weekends. But that’s just because high tea has become such a standard affair, with the…
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SteelSeries are no stranger to providing some of the highest quality gaming headsets out there. Their newest entry, the Arctis Nova Pro Wireless, is a tremendous success for those looking toward the premium end of the market. Featuring Active Noise Cancellation, memory foam earcups and a dedicated DAC, there’s not much more you could ask…
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After a tumultuous past few years of health precautions and border restrictions, many countries have reopened and are welcoming international travellers again. One of those destinations is Dubai. This is the place where you can find everything you need from luxury hotel accommodation to extreme activities. Another attraction of the emirate is that you can…
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It is 1899 and the world’s most famous actress, Sarah Bernhardt, is rehearsing for Hamlet. But, to the horror of critics and the delight of the Parisian gossip mills, she won’t be reprising her role as Ophelia. Nor will she be embracing the age appropriate Gertrude. Bernhardt craves something more audacious, something bold. Something that…
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