Day: 4 September 2024

Interview: Eliza & the Delusionals’ Eliza Klatt talks new album, relearning the guitar, and tackling the US

After releasing second album Make It Feel Like the Garden in July of this year, Queensland’s Eliza & the Delusionals are gearing up for a tour through North America with The Frontbottoms. We were lucky enough to catch up with lead singer, and the band’s namesake, Eliza Klatt to chat about hand injuries on the eve…

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SXSW Sydney announces exciting screen program for 2024 addition

SXSW Sydney (October 14th – 20th, 2024) is back for its second year, and its bringing a bold and inspiring mix of local and international features, showcasing the best across drama, horror, comedy and documentaries for its Screen Program. The lineup includes the Australian premiere of Lucy Lawless‘s directorial debut, Never Look Away, a documentary about…

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The ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra does enough to feel like a worthy flagship alternative

The ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra is the latest flagship phone to hit the Android market. It’s impressive at first glance with a shiny AMOLED 6.78-inch screen that can go up to 144HZ refresh in-game genie mode. While it has a sleek and comfortable body that does feel good to hold in the hand, what’s keeping…

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PAX Aus announces an absolutely stacked panel schedule for 2024

Is it that time of year again already? PAX Aus is finally nearly back on our shores bringing with it, the largest-ever schedule ever assembled! The jam-packed event will keep everyone busy and find something for everyone over the three-day event. With special guests this year from the Weta Workshop to talk about their upcoming…

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Trophy Eyes, Boston Manor and Towns close out their tour with a bang

Saturday August 31st saw the last gig of Trophy Eyes’ headline tour, with support from Towns and Boston Manor. Melbourne’s Forum was packed for the sold-out show, with fans lining up hours in advance. It was great to see hundreds there early to show their support for Adelaide duo Towns, who in the past have…

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Mark Muposta-Russell

Book Review: Mark Muposta-Russell’s deadly debut The Hitwoman’s Guide to Reducing Household Debt is a hit(woman)

I have to admit, I mostly picked this one up for two reasons – the title, and because I chuckled at the premise. The Hitwoman’s Guide to Reducing Household Debt, the debut novel from Mark Muposta-Russell, promised to be everything I love in a book – funny and quirky, but still full of enough heart…

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Win a family pass (Admit 4) to the new Australian comedy Runt

Thanks to StudioCanal Australia and Think Tank Communications, we have 5 family passes (Admit 4) to giveaway to see the new Australian comedy Runt, starring Celeste Barber, Jai Courtney, Matt Day and Jack Thompson, in Australian theatres from September 19th, 2024 (with Queensland starting from September 12th). Based on Craig Silvey’s best-selling novel, this delightful…

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Film Review: Stream is disgustingly endearing in spite of missed narrative potential

At over 2 hours long, with performances that are predominantly uninspired, and a script that doesn’t delve beyond setting up a narrative solely to off its variety of stock-standard characters, Michael Leavy‘s slasher Stream leaves a lot to be desired.  In the same breath, it’s so gloriously gory and committed to not taking itself seriously…

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