Month: November 2022

It’s Magic Mike’s Last Dance for Channing Tatum in threequel’s first-look trailer

The gang isn’t all here, but the ultimate front-man is in Magic Mike’s Last Dance, the third installment in the Magic Mike franchise from Channing Tatum and director Steven Soderbergh. Just in time for Valentine’s Day next year, “Magic” Mike Lane (Tatum) takes to the stage again after a lengthy hiatus, following a business deal…

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The Guncle

Book Review: Steven Rowley’s The Guncle is an enjoyable read that’s full of heart

Steven Rowley’s The Guncle is a great read – funny, and with loads of quirky moments. Hollywood star, Patrick or Gay Uncle Patrick (GUP) escapes from the rat race from Hollywood, instead hiding away in Palm Springs to help get over a big loss in his love life.  Patrick doesn’t have much time to wallow…

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Game On Cancer’s Holiday Spectacular to unite gaming community and support cancer research

Cure Cancer’s Game On Cancer initiative returns once again this holiday season to unite the larger gaming community in a bid to support the progression of cancer research. From Tuesday the 15th of November to Thursday the 15th of December, various gamers and creators can jump on board and prompt viewers and partnered communities alike…

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Albert Salt shares vibrant new EP We’re All Going to be Alright

Melbourne alt-pop multi-instrumentalist Albert Salt has today released his brilliantly quirky new EP We’re All Going to be Alright. Featuring the singles “I Know for Sure that I’m Not Sure” and “I Was Meant to be Home for Easter”, the four-track project combines fuzzy guitar and modern programming with Salt’s distinctly warm vocals. The songs…

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Interview: Megan Twohey and Jodi Kantor on breaking the silence of abuse with She Said

Not only were they voices that spoke loud enough to break a cycle of abuse within the Hollywood system, they are now the faces of a ceiling-breaking movement that has forever changed the entertainment industry. Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey were the New York Times journalists who investigated the abuse allegations against mogul Harvey Weinstein. …

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Interview: Patricia Clarkson, Andre Braugher and Jennifer Ehle on She Said; “It’s very hard to meet heroes and play them.”

In our continued coverage for She Said, the new drama from Universal Pictures detailing New York Times reporters Megan Twohey and Jodi Kantor and their breaking of one of the most important stories of a generation, one that helped launch the #MeToo movement and shattered decades of silence around the subject of sexual assault in…

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Jet City Sports Club

Jet City Sports Club share their top 5 classic albums to listen to when you’re on tour

Sydney’s Jet City Sports Club are in a rich vein of form, continuing to crank out joyfully infectious slices of indie pop. They’ve recently dropped the summer-laced “Feeling It All”, a song packed with emotion and a triumphant lush chorus. It has a poppier feel than their earlier tracks, but it’s done oh so well….

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Interview: Carey Mulligan, Zoe Kazan and director Maria Schrader on She Said; “I think it changed our own awareness of what’s going on around us and our own behaviour.”

New York Times reporters Megan Twohey and Jodi Kantor broke one of the most important stories in a generation – a story that helped launch the #MeToo movement and shattered decades of silence around the subject of sexual assault in Hollywood. This story that altered American culture forever is being detailed in the new film…

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UFO Go

Guest Playlist: UFO Go share the songs that inspired “Way Back When”

Melbourne trio UFO Go have been capturing the attention of local audiences with their intoxicating blend of alt-rock, emo and 90’s indie sounds. Today they’ve released “Way Back When”, the first single from their upcoming album May Fear Never Stop You due out in 2023. “Way Back When” acknowledges the past and attempts to move…

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Film Review: She Said speaks to the strength of female silence-breakers in the face of abuse and corruption

Given the weight and influence that came with the #MeToo movement – founded in 2006 by American activist Tarana Burke – and, by extension (and association), the overwhelming allegations of sexual assault against once-famed producer Harvey Weinstein, it makes sense that a film detailing as such has come to fruition.  Based off the 2017 New…

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Live Review: Vera Blue + Becca Hatch – Forum Theatre, Melbourne (12.11.22)

Throughout her growing music career, Vera Blue has become an Australian modern pop icon, and her most recent album, Mercurial is a testament to her ability to create exciting and memorable pop music. Her Saturday night Forum Theatre show displayed how well her new album translates to the live stage and reminded Melbourne what a…

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Photo Gallery: Vera Blue + Becca Hatch – Forum Theatre, Melbourne (12.11.22)

Saturday night saw Vera Blue finally come back to Melbourne to continue her Mercurial album tour. The night was filled with dancing, music and fun, with Becca Hatch opening the affair with some upbeat dance and RnB numbers. Dan was there to bring you these photos

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Dawnlands

“History is often more remarkable than anything I could make up”: Philippa Gregory talks about the Fairmile series and her new book Dawnlands

Philippa Gregory, best known for her worldwide hits The Other Boleyn Girl and The White Queen is a recognised authority on women’s history. With a slew of awards and recognitions for her contributions to literature, including a CBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours in 2020, her latest saga, The Fairmile Series, spans the years of 1648-1685. The…

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Exclusive Single Premiere: This Space is Ours “My Name” (2022)

Melbourne easycore five-piece This Space is Ours have shared their punchy new single “My Name” with us ahead of its release tomorrow. The honest pop-punk track is their second offering since 2021’s “Trick or Treat” and a promising glimpse of what’s to come. Searing riffs and relentless drums open the song as frontwoman Gemma Dunsmore’s…

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Australia's Great Depression

Book Review: Joan Beaumont’s Australia’s Great Depression is a comprehensive look at a major part of Australian history

In her latest book, author Joan Beaumont brings us fresh insight into a major part of Australian history.  Australia’s Great Depression offers a comprehensive history of a fledgling nation, shattered by the Great War, and how it survived the worst economic crisis of its history. In telling this story Beaumont uncovers the sources of resilience…

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Blu-Ray Review: The Invitation‘s “Unrated Edition” adds extra blood but not enough bite

It’s all too easy to wax lyrical these days about trailers spoiling and “giving too much away” for the keyboard warriors who oft decide they hate a film before they even see it.  Whilst the jury is still out on how many will dislike The Invitation, I can attest that, as far as spoilers go, Jessica M….

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Win a double in-season pass to see Bones and All starring Timothée Chalamet

Thanks to Warner Bros. Australia and Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures we have 5 double in-season passes (Admit 2) to see the cannibalistic romance Bones and All, the latest film from acclaimed director Luca Guadagnino (Call Me By Your Name), in Australian cinemas from November 24th, 2022. Bones and All is a story of first love between Maren…

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Willie J and the Bad Books

Exclusive Video Premiere: Willie J and the Bad Books “Backdoor Man” (2022)

It’s always exciting to be showcasing the debut release from a band, so we are pumped today to be premiering the video for “Backdoor Man” from Willie J and The Bad Books. The track channels all that is great from the likes of Led Zeppelin, Jet and Greta Van Fleet. The band emerged out of…

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Interview: Ziggy Alberts on Here Comes The Sun fest, green touring with Jack Johnson, new album, and more

Ziggy Alberts will hit the road to tour this week, following the release of his sixth studio album titled Dancing In The Dark earlier this month, which he says is all about everyone’s journey over the past few years. The Sunshine Coast singer-songwriter will start this Saturday with a headline slot at Here Comes The…

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Theatre review: Ella Hickson’s Oil is bold and thought-provoking, though hindered by an overly ambitious scope

Oil has had a painfully obvious effect on our world, but we don’t often look back and wonder at how we got here. That’s what Oil, the production by British playwright Ella Hickson – brought to life once more by the Black Swan State Theatre Company of WA –  does in a surreal and ambitious…

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Photo Gallery: The Black Crowes – Enmore Theatre, Sydney (13.11.22)

Rock and Roll is back! with The Black Crowes absolutely lighting up a sold-out Sydney’s Enmore Theatre on the 30th Anniversary tour of their 90s album Shake Your Money Maker. Brothers Chris and Rich Robinson turned on their southern charm delivering a rock and roll show that Sydney fans will not forget. There are some…

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Theatre Review: RBG: Of Many, One reminds us how far we’ve come and how much we stand to lose

Make no mistake, Ruth Bader Ginsburg was a bad-ass. The late US Supreme Court Justice didn’t get a name like ‘The Notorious RBG’ for standing in the shadows. This feminist icon is the inspiration for the new Sydney Theatre production RBG: Of Many, One and is a truly inspiring show. Heather Miller is incredible in…

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4K Ultra HD Review: Bullet Train‘s bombastic energy is enhanced by neon visuals and booming audio

The Hitman Vs. Assassin subsect of the action genre is one that rarely deviates from its rather tried and true formula; aside from a hefty injection of cash and a star-studded cast, something as recent as Netflix’s throwaway actioner The Gray Man is proof that the genre, even in 2022, seems comfortable resting on its…

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Interview: Claudia Doumit on labour of love, Dylan & Zoey; “This film feels like a safe space for trauma.”

Australian-born Claudia Doumit may best be known for her deceptively sinister turn as Victoria Neuman in the television series The Boys, but it’s roles in films such as Dylan & Zoey that should truly keep her on the map. As the indie drama releases in US theatres and On Demand, Claudia spoke with our Peter…

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Film Review: Dylan & Zoey tackles sensitive subject matter in an intelligent fashion

Initially, it can’t be denied, Dylan & Zoey does adhere to certain rules that the “Indie film playbook” so often lays out for new filmmakers to navigate.  This is by no means a criticism of Matt Sauter‘s film, merely an observation that the simplistic settings, dialogue-heavy characters and their societal views, and “me against the…

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A.D.K.O.B. take us track by track through their debut album Defender

Sydney indie-rock quartet A.D.K.O.B. (A Different Kind of Busy) have made a strong return with their debut album Defender, released 31 Oct. Created during the 2020 lockdowns, frontman Mark Piccles impressively finished much of the album’s material over a two week period. This next phase of the band began as organically as their inception with…

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Album Review: The Comfort take us on an emotional and enlightening journey with Experience Everything. Live and Die.

  One of the greatest things about music is its ability to transport us to another time and place in the world or our lives and see things through another’s perspective. Brisbane alternative rock quartet The Comfort have boldly stated their intention in the title of their sophomore record Experience Everything. Live and Die. –…

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Stevan

New Music Discoveries 11th November: Stevan, Jen Cloher, Chutney, and more

Our Discovery playlist on Spotify and Apple Music has been updated this week with a further ten tracks, including three exclusive premieres. Our track of the week is “Driving” and comes from singer/songwriter Stevan.  We’ve been a big fan of Stevan since he burst onto the scene in 2019. Stevan is a self-taught producer, a…

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Soundcore Space Q45 Headphones Review: Quality and Comfort

Anker’s Soundcore range is steadily growing, with the new Space Q45 over-ear headphones providing a multitude of premium features like Active Noise Cancelling (ANC), extensive battery life and a comfortable design. At AUD $219.99, the plastic design keeps it looking like some of the most premium headphones on the market, while sound quality is both…

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4K Ultra HD Review: Nope is a visual and technical wonder

It’s understandable to be going into a film like Nope and be expecting horror greatness, given that it’s stemming from the mind of Jordan Peele, who, with both Get Out and Us, redefined the genre with his “woke” sensibilities and penchant for symbolism and commentary. Ominous alien invasion is seemingly what’s promised here.  The trailers (at least initially, before the studio…

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