Described by our own Peter Gray as “An experience beyond mere audience transportation” – you can read our full review here – Robert Eggers’ Nosferatu is a gothic tale of obsession between a haunted young woman and the terrifying vampire infatuated with her, causing untold horror in its wake. As the immersive horror film prepares…
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A stunningly haunting reimagining of F.W. Murnau’s 1922 silent expressionist vampire film Nosferatu, itself an unauthorised adaptation of Bram Stoker’s 1897 novel “Dracula”, Robert Eggers‘ gothic tale (ironically) breathes fresh life into Henrik Galeen‘s original, weaving human obsession and pain in a macabre manner that results in the genre filmmaker delivering possibly his finest craft…
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Combining video games with exercise is an ambitious challenge, but Fitness Boxing 3: Your Personal Trainer steps into the ring aiming to make cardio workouts engaging and accessible. While it won’t turn you into a championship boxer, it succeeds as a fun way to burn calories, get moving, and break a sweat—all without leaving your…
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The BlueAnt Pump X over-ear headphones bring an impressive suite of features to the table, making them appealing to fitness enthusiasts and casual listeners alike. With loud, booming audio and thumping bass, combined with the X-Mode audio setting for workout intensity, these headphones cater specifically to those who want motivational soundtracks during their exercise routines….
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Compact with big ambitions, XGIMI’s MoGo 2 Pro might not be perfect but, for the price, it’s the portable projector to beat right now and has me excited about where the technology is going. When it comes to portable projectors, the XGIMI MoGo 2 Pro aims to redefine expectations, packing impressive features into a device…
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Having visited Bali six times, I thought I’d discovered all the hidden gems the island had to offer. So, when I found Amarta Beach Retreat, with its infinity pools overlooking the black sands of Pasut Beach, I was pleasantly surprised. Nestled on the serene coastline of Tabanan in Bali, Amarta Beach Retreat is a slice…
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Written and directed by Jesse Eisenberg, A Real Pain tells of mismatched cousins David (Eisenberg) and Benji (Kieran Culkin) as they reunite for a tour through Poland to honor their beloved grandmother. The adventure takes a turn when the odd-couple’s old tensions resurface against the backdrop of their family history, setting the scene for a…
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Though there’s the sense that, initially, the characterisation of Benji Kaplan (Kieran Culkin) in A Real Pain is to purely lean into the personality-driven descriptiveness of such a title, writer/director Jesse Eisenberg has other plans in helping us as an audience empathise with his plight. Benji hones the type of energy that can be described…
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Aussie pop punk legends Stand Atlantic will take to the road in 2025, bringing their energetic live show to venues across the country. They’ll be joined by alt-rock powerhouses RedHook for the 14 date tour, with local bands also taking to the stage each night. Kicking things off in Tasmania, it’s set to be an…
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“There are 200 million sandwiches eaten a day in America”, according to Australia’s Ben Gollan. One might say he’s a sandwich aficionado, and he’s not shy to admit it, remarking on a beautiful New York autumn afternoon, “the Sandwich is a global dish that beings people together, which is why I do this tour and…
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Santa’s state-sanctioned home invasions are just around the corner. The big ball of joy is going to be squeezing down your chimney in just a few weeks, but you don’t want him to spot a sad, empty Christmas tree when he makes it down, do you? Trees that shadow dozens upon dozens of wrapped presents,…
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As 2024 comes to its end, I’ve always enjoyed being able to head out and catch a couple local bands get in their last shows for the year, as they cap off what could have been a pivotal year of change for them. In this instance, it was Annie Hamilton headlining the last of her…
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One of the world’s most acclaimed musicians, Detroit’s Jack White, is in Sydney this weekend following a run of shows in Victoria as part of the Always Live initiative. Originally expected to be exclusive to the southern state – as was St Vincent in recent weeks – NSW fans were elated to see the iconic…
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The Game Awards 2024 has wrapped, and we would firstly like to congratulate every single nominee and winner. There were plenty of great games this year, and we would also like to congratulate Astro Bot, which took home the Game of the Year award. While this yearly event, now celebrating its 10th year, is known…
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Luna Park Sydney officially unveiled its new, highly-anticipated immersive attraction, Squid Game: The Experience, at the grand opening last night, marking a significant milestone in the Park’s transformation into a world-class experience destination. Among the attendees were prominent figures, including the Minister for Arts, Nighttime Economy, Music and Minister for Jobs and Tourism, John Graham….
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Following their collaboration on 2019’s Cold Pursuit, director Hans Petter Moland and star Liam Neeson are reuniting for the crime drama, Absolution, which tells of an aging ex-boxer working as muscle for a Boston crime boss who receives an upsetting diagnosis. Despite a faltering memory, he attempts to rectify the sins of his past and…
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Much like fellow Johnson, Dakota, Aaron Taylor-Johnson has his heroic potential thwarted (and how!) in the long-delayed Kraven the Hunter, a misguided actioner that ends Sony’s Spider-Man Cinematic Universe with the type of whimper we’ve come to expect from this poor Marvel offshoot that wasn’t even allowed to feature the very character it based itself…
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In our final playlist update of the year, this week we have added ten new tracks to our Discovery Playlist on Spotify and Apple Music. Our track of the week goes to a festive track, “Merry Kissmas” from Hachiku and Tushara Rose. Naarm/Melbourne-via-Germany-via-Detroit indie-rock/alt-pop outfit Hachiku is the music project from Anika Ostendorf (she/her), who was a…
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Have you been to a rave at Sydney’s Carriageworks? You may have popped by the Carriageworks Farmers Markets, gazed in wonder at Sydney Contemporary and strutted your stuff at Fashion Week, but seeing a big, blinding rave at this arts and lifestyle institution is just as essential. I once saw Grace Jones in the belly…
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Today, the nonprofit Sundance Institute announced the 87 feature films and six episodic projects selected for the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, revealing a lineup full of bold independent storytelling. The Festival will take place from January 23–February 2, 2025, in person in Park City and Salt Lake City, Utah, with all of the competition films…
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We’ve talked at length about how Downtown L.A. has become one of the most exciting precincts in the Californian city – a long overdue rebirth of this historic hub. But when you’ve got just 24 hours to spend here, where should you go? Where should you stay? What should you see? And perhaps most importantly:…
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In town for a run of Good Things sideshows, Bowling For Soup returned to our shores to also play a selection of sideshows. Managing to pack out the Metro Theatre on a Tuesday night, the Texas band brought the best of their 30 year deep catalogue, while also throwing in a couple special treats for…
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The Game Awards 2024 is fast approaching, wrapping up another year of the best games we’ve played, or should be playing. The show itself will be taking place for Australian viewers, on the morning of Friday, the 13th of December. We’ve outlined local times below for your convenience: Melbourne/Sydney/Canberra 11:30am AEDT Friday, December 13th Brisbane…
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The Shark FlexBreeze fan delivers exceptional cooling performance, whisper-quiet operation, and versatile functionality, making it one of the best fans available for indoor and outdoor use. After a few weeks of use during Melbourne’s recent attempt to emulate Queensland weather, this fan has kept me cool in the lounge room, out on the balcony, a…
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Farming Simulator has been around for quite a few years and has gone through many iterations to get to where it is today. The latest game promises a journey into worldwide farming with a few new tricks up its sleeve. These games pack so much depth and variety, that it’s hard not to get completely…
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You know it’s a big deal when bassist Mark Stoermer pops up on stage. Stoermer might be The Killers’ original bassist, but a combination of tinnitus and back issues means the prodigiously talented musician rarely tours with the band. Similarly, Dave Keuning’s luscious locks are barely seen when The Killers flirt around the word. And…
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There are very good reasons why the Meredith Music Festival is celebrating the 32nd edition of the event. It’s a combination of the vision of the Nolan Family, who own the farm that the event is hosted on and the support of the community who come together to make it happen. There are a few…
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Meredith Music Festival had the 32nd iteration this year, with acts such as Genesis Owusu, Jamie XX and Angie McMahon. However, the entertainment is not all just on stage. People go to incredible lengths to create a group theme for their crew. Whether it’s rats and cats, or super-sleuths, we sussed out the fashions on…
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Few performers have redefined artistry across recording, live performance and fan service quite as profoundly as Jack White. From the eccentricities of Nashville’s brick and mortar Third Man Records, live shows with no setlist, crew members dressed in full suit and tie and publishing full gig audio and photos after the fact, White has cemented…
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The original anime feature The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim returns audiences to the epic world brought to life in The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, based on the revered books by J.R.R. Tolkien. Set 183 years before the events chronicled in the original trilogy of films, The Lord of the…
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