Month: July 2024

Film Review: The Girl in the Pool; Twisted thriller proves to be best viewed as an unintentional comedy

Reuniting some 20+ plus years after their critically mauled, much forgotten, product-of-its-time comedic thriller Head Over Heels, Freddie Prinze Jr. and Monica Potter, both actors who never really maintained their late 90s, early 2000s hype, topline another comedic thriller of sorts in The Girl in the Pool; except, the comedy here is presumably unintentional. Breaking…

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Interview: Jocelyn Moorhouse on directing The Fabulous Four; “It was beautiful and exciting, and a little scary to meet my heroes.”

Australian director Jocelyn Moorhouse is no stranger to working with some of the industry’s finest actresses.  But what about the most fabulous? Starring Susan Sarandon, Bette Midler, Megan Mullally and Sheryl Lee Ralph, The Fabulous Four is an uproarious comedy about a group of life-long friends (Sarandon, Mullally, and Ralph) who travel to Key West,…

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Loons

Exclusive Single Premiere: Loons “Money Honey” (2024)

There must be something in the water in Mulubinba/Newcastle as it has been churning out some stellar bands recently. Another one which has us pumped is Loons, who have been serving up fabulous surf rock and today we are stoked to be premiering their new tune, the anthemic “Money Honey”, ahead of its release on…

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D-Link launches new DSL-X3052E AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 VDSL2/ADSL2+ Modem Router with VoIP

D-Link ANZ has officially launched its new DSL-X3052E AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 VDSL2/ ADSL2+ Modem Router with VoIP. Routers are constantly evolving and improving, and the AX3000 is looking to push boundaries once again. It will feature the latest Wi-Fi 6 technology, bringing fast and efficient Wi-Fi into any home, which also helps with stronger connections…

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Book Review: How to Avoid a Happy Life by Julia Lawrinson showcases an extraordinary talent for finding light in the dark

Julia Lawrinson, known for her books for young adult and middle grade readers, has written about her own life before – albeit in a highly fictionalised way. Longtime readers of Lawrinson’s work will recognise elements of her new memoir, How to Avoid a Happy Life, released this May through Fremantle Press. And though the book itself…

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Interview: In A Violent Nature director Chris Nash on taking genre risks and finding inspiration through the works of Gus Van Sant

In A Violent Nature is being praised as a one-of-a-kind horror experience that must be enjoyed on the big screen. Following its premiere at the Sundance Film Festival in January as part of the festivals celebrated ‘Midnight’ program, this unique horror film released theatrically in the US on 1,426 screens and grossed US$3 million in…

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Film Review: In A Violent Nature; Ambient slasher flick subverts genre expectation

Looking at a film like In A Violent Nature from the surface, it’s easy to link Chris Nash‘s slasher to something like the Friday the 13th series.  His creation here – the non-verbal, physically imposing Johnny – is akin to Jason Vorhees in his stature and seeming penchant for walking after his victims over a…

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Jack Biilmann

Exclusive Single Premiere: Jack Biilmann & The Black Tide “Folsom Prison Blues”

On Tuesday, it will be sixty-nine years to the day since Johnny Cash recorded one of his most famous songs, “Folsom Prison Blues”. To honour the occasion, one of our finest singer/songwriters, Jack Biilmann is releasing his own re-working of this timeless classic. We’re thrilled to be premiering it ahead of its release on Tuesday,…

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Win a double in-season pass to the ensemble comedy The Fabulous Four

Thanks to Transmission Films we have 5 double in-season passes (Admit 2) to see the new ensemble comedy The Fabulous Four, starring Susan Sarandon, Bette Midler, Megan Mullally and Sheryl Lee Ralph, in Australian cinemas from August 1st, 2024. If three’s a crowd, four’s a party! THE FABULOUS FOUR is an uproarious comedy about a…

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Under The Light with San Cisco – UC Refectory, Canberra (26.07.24)

On Friday July 26, we had the pleasure of seeing one of Australia’s favourite Freo bands, San Cisco, where they played at the UC Refectory as part of their regional tour. It’s always a treat to have a band stop by to say hello in Canberra: especially when it’s to do with a new studio…

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In the Heights at the Sydney Opera House will have you dancing in your seat

As the sun rises on what is set to be another blistering summers day in Washington Heights, bodega owner Usnavi (Ryan Gonzalez -they/them) is getting ready to start work. Chasing away petty vandal Graffiti Pete (Jervis Livelo – he/him), he begins to talk about his life, his world and this little corner of Manhattan he…

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New Music Discoveries 26th July: Tora, Angie McMahon, Katie Gavin, and more

For the final time this month we’ve added ten of the best new tracks to our Discovery playlist on Spotify and Apple Music, including single we premiered earlier in the week. Our final Track of the Week for July is “Let Down” the latest single from Berlin/Bali/Amsterdam-via-Byron band Tora. “Let Down” is the latest taster…

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Dumplings in the Desert: A Dim Sum tour of Las Vegas, Nevada

When you think about where to get yourself some great Chinese dumplings and Dim Sum, it’s fair to say that the American desert doesn’t immediately come to mind. Nonetheless, Las Vegas in Nevada proves to hold a secret treasure trove of some of the best dumplings in North America, with plenty of options on the…

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Bad Witch

Exclusive Single Premiere: Bad Witch “Taste” (2024)

Central Coast alt-rock outfit Bad Witch are relatively fresh on the scene, and have been getting some keen attention for their enticing blend of punk, rock and blues. They dropped their debut release, “Uptight” in 2022, and have released a handful of exquisite singles since, most recently the crunchy “739”. We are thrilled to be…

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Interview: Henry Cavill and the cast of The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare on being reinvigorated by Guy Ritchie

Arriving on Prime Video in Australia on July 25th, The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare is an action comedy that tells of the story of the first-ever special forces organisation formed during WWII by UK Prime Minister Winston Churchill and a small group of military officials, including author Ian Fleming. Directed by Guy Ritchie and featuring…

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Film Review: The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare; Guy Ritchie’s “historical” actioner is at its best when letting Henry Cavill submit to gleeful chaos

Continuing his run of releasing movies at a breakneck speed – his fourth directorial effort in three years, with another in post-production – Guy Ritchie‘s The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare very much sits in his wheelhouse, for better or worse.  Though a tighter focus on its narrative would’ve ultimately benefitted this brash “based on a…

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Photo Gallery: The Last Dinner Party + Tia Gostelow – The Hordern Pavilion, Sydney (23.07.24)

The UK’s The Last Dinner Party wrapped up their Australian tour last night at Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion. Originally scheduled to play at The Enmore Theatre, it sold out in seemingly nanoseconds and was relocated to the larger Hordern Pavilion, which also quickly sold out. It was the hottest ticket in town this week. The fans…

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Film Review: Deadpool & Wolverine caters to its fanbase and emerges profanely victorious

Going into something like Deadpool & Wolverine, it’s difficult to not have a certain expectation as to how it will both stand on its own accord and play as part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Phase Five, which, so far, has been a considerably mixed bag; Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania and The Marvels both…

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Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition reignites the nostalgia we’re all looking for

Nintendo has sported some of the best games ever made, from the classic NES console, right up to the portability of the Switch, from Mario, Zelda, Donkey Kong and Metroid. The Japanese giant has also dominated the gaming industry for decades with genre-defying games that capture the hearts and minds of all who play them….

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ReachOut, Level Up streaming initiative set to bring streamers together to raise funds for youth mental health support

From August the 25th to the 31st, ReachOut Australia will be running its inaugural ReachOut, Level Up streaming initiative, which aims to bring streamers, ambassadors and spokespeople together to raise funds for crucial youth mental health support programs across the nation. 40% of young Australians currently face various mental health challenges, with suicide, unfortunately, being…

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Asus ROG Ally X is now available in Australia

ASUS has released the Asus ROG Ally X in Australia at the ASUS E-Shop and JB HI-FI with a recommended retail price of A$1599 for the device. Designed for Windows 11 gaming on the go, the ROG Ally X features the same AMD Ryzen™ Z1 Extreme processor, but adds upgraded storage, RAM, and battery life,…

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Interview: Director Ian Ebright, Patrick Fabian, Diana Coconubo and Kailey Rhodes on The Way We Speak

A moving debut feature film from Seattle filmmaker Ian Ebright, The Way We Speak is a modern day cautionary tale. Headlined by 2023 Screen Actors Guild Awards nominee Patrick Fabian (Better Call Saul), the compelling drama (you can read our full review here) centres on an up-and-coming writer who refuses to leave the spotlight when…

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Film Review: The Way We Speak is a compelling drama that looks to the power of one’s words

The type of dialogue-driven feature that would make screenwriter Aaron Sorkin beam with pride, The Way We Speak is a talky, compelling drama that speaks to the power of one’s conviction in their beliefs and, more importantly, respecting another’s differing opinion. Written and directed by Ian Ebright, the film centres itself around Simon Harrington (Patrick…

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Interview: Lost Souls are making waves with their latest single “The Return”

Aussie animated metalcore band, Lost Souls, burst onto the scene earlier this year with their debut single “Childhood Died.” The track, which blends heavy riffs with a passionate critique of the Star Wars sequel trilogy, quickly gained traction online. Listeners were drawn not only to the band’s unique sound but also to their bold and…

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Disneyland Hotel Review: What it’s like staying at the iconic resort in 2024

As long as I can remember I’ve wanted to stay at the Disneyland Hotel. I was lucky enough to frequent the park as a kid, but never got to stay in the iconic hotel that expanded on the experience of visiting on the park. That was until earlier this year. So what is it like…

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Unsound creates a noisy finale to Illuminate Adelaide

The premise of Unsound, a part of Illuminate Adelaide is to bring artists together who don’t suit a mainstream audience. Experimental noise probably generally describes the genre. The type of artistry that is polarising. People either love it or hate it. Fortunately, the audience was more of the “love it” type. The opening act of…

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Interview: Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman and director Shawn Levy on delivering “unbridled joy and audacity” to audiences with Deadpool & Wolverine

The Merc with a Mouth is back! Marvel Studios presents their most significant mistake to date – Deadpool & Wolverine. A listless Wade Wilson (Ryan Reynolds) toils away in civilian life. His days as the morally flexible mercenary, Deadpool, behind him. When his homeworld faces an existential threat, Wade must reluctantly suit-up again with an…

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Aussie icon Pete Murray reflects on his early work, and discusses his upcoming gig at Night At The Barracks

Aussie singer-songwriter Pete Murray is a beloved household name, with massive hits like 2003’s “So Beautiful” or 2005’s “Better Days”. As he celebrates the 20th anniversary of his breakthrough album Feeler and anticipates the milestone for See The Sun, Murray reflects on his illustrious career, his evolving relationship with his early work and his upcoming…

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Aussie Indie Artists: LOUV Wants ‘All Of You’ In Her New Electro Pop Single.

Aussie Indie Artists is a series of interviews with lesser known Aussie creators across all forms and fields. The goal is to share exciting new works, find new angles towards the art, and peek behind the scenes. Experimental artist LOUV’s career so far has had the inspiring trajectory of a woman who never gave up…

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San Cisco announce national Under The Light tour in October and November

Aussie indie-rock darlings San Cisco are about to kick off the second part of their massive regional tour, and in what is great news, today they have announced that those of us in the big smoke are also getting the chance to catch them live later this year. Yes, they’ve announced a tour hitting Adelaide,…

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