Between last month’s spy thriller Black Bag and this week’s release, The Amateur, adult audiences are finally finding reason to go to the theatres again. To enjoy smart, almost understated genre features that delight in dialogue and a forward narrative over the spectacle of tentpole cinema feels almost archaic in this day and age, so…
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A movie that sells you exactly what it says on its genre blending box, Death of a Unicorn stars Paul Rudd and Jenna Ortega as a father/daughter duo who accidentally hit and kill a unicorn while en route to a weekend retreat, where his billionaire boss (Richard E. Grant) and his greedy family (Téa Leoni…
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Brisbane’s home of the heavy is set to become the home of the heavy hitters, with Crowbar playing host to Red Castle Entertainment‘s Viva BrisVegas next weekend. Viva BrisVegas is the latest show from the Brisbane wrestling promotion, following on from their collaboration with New Japan Pro Wrestling‘s Oceania branch, Tamashii, back in February. This…
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Finding a quintessential dress that works for multiple occasions can sometimes feel like a challenge. Whether you’re going to a formal event, a casual day out, or an evening with friends and family, it’s essential to find a dress that not only suits the occasion but is also comfortable and flattering. We know how stressful…
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Movies about unicorns have a certain fantastical nature to them, so it makes sense that Death of a Unicorn adopts such a mentality – albeit with a serious case of nastiness and surprising class commentary. A blackly comic creature feature with an evident love for the back catalogue of Steven Spielberg and James Cameron –…
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Having made a name for herself across Australian stage and screen for her compelling performances, Saskia Archer is poised to be Australia’s next international export. Having honed her skills at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA), where she starred in such productions as Romeo & Juliet, When the Rain Stops Falling, and An…
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It’s time to get your paws up little monsters, because Mother is returning to Australia! After much anticipation, Lady Gaga has officially announced the Australian leg of The MAYHEM Ball tour, adding 3 stadium dates to her global itinerary. These shows mark the 14-time Grammy Winner’s long-awaited return to the region, and her first dates…
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“…our idea of nature is cultural… the idea of nature doesn’t much serve the needs of the creatures we share the planet with or even the needs of most humans, but has been largely constructed to serve a powerful few.” Jane Rawson’s thorough exploration of scientific history and the cultural relationship with the concept of…
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Dear Seattle will be on the road for their national tour this May, performing songs from their ARIA #1 Australian Album, TOY. The latest album by this indie rock quartet explores relationships and evolution and includes singles “Evergreen”, “Counting Hours”, and “Say What You Want”. Local acts, TOWNS and Lucky will be joining them on…
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Sex Pistols featuring Frank Carter played their legendary album Never Mind the Bollocks, Here’s the Sex Pistols in its entirety! We were luckly enought to have one of the most iconic and influential records in punk history live at Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion. The band’s original members—guitarist Steve Jones, drummer Paul Cook, and bassist Glen Matlock…
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Having made it to Australia in season one, the characters of Stan and BBC One’s collaborative historical drama series Ten Pound Poms find themselves faced with even more stark realities about their new life as the show returns for a second season. While each of the core characters came to the camp at Galgownie in New…
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An exploration of identity and creativity set against the backdrop of the largely unexplored realm of classic Latin jazz, Becoming Vera is a quiet, reflective drama that finds its comforting centre in the performance of Raquel Lebish as the titular Vera. As the film closes out, writer/director Sergio Vizuete states that “23,000 children age out…
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Hailing from its original run at Melbourne Theatre Company in 2023, Sydney has been blessed to have a season of Bloom, a new Australian musical, playing at the Sydney Theatre Company. Writer, Tom Gleisner, is hesitant on referring to this production as such, suggesting it, “would be enough to frighten most people off, let alone…
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Love on the Spectrum is back for their third season on Netflix. The Emmy winning documentary-type series, which fittingly premiered worldwide on World Autism Day (April 2nd), is a reality TV show based off of the Australian version of the same name, created and produced by Karina Holden and Cian O’Clery. It follows the lives…
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Saturday night saw pop-punk icons Yellowcard play to an almost sold-out Margaret Court Arena, their biggest headline show in Australia. Joining them were Plain White T’s and Motion City Soundtrack– a lineup for the pop-punk ages. Though it’s technically two-years overdue, this tour celebrates the 20th anniversary of their highly regarded 2003 record Ocean Avenue,…
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We’ve just had a quick peek at this year’s Dark Mofo offerings, and they’ve managed to jam in as much if not more as past festivals. The program includes free and ticketed events, including the ever popular Winter Feast as well as the Nude Solstice Swim at dawn on June 21st. Other free events include…
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Looking for a family holiday where the entertainment never stops (no, really), the dining options please even the pickiest eaters, and the memories last long after you’ve disembarked? Carnival Cruise Line has long been a fantastic choice for families because of the myriad of options available to passengers, from short cruises to epic adventures, as…
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Big rooms, killer location and a great pool; there’s plenty to like about Rydges Port Macquarie. Fingers fumbling with excitement, I shove the fresh, shiny metal point of my fishing hook straight up the prawn’s backside, curving it around and digging it into the hardest part of the head. So far I’m four from five….
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Mallrat wrapped up her Australian tour with a packed show at Melbourne’s Forum Theatre on Friday night, performing tracks from her new album Light hit my face like a straight right. Grace Shaw and her band delivered a tight, emotive set featuring recent singles ‘Pavement’, ‘Hocus Pocus’ and ‘Ray of Light’, alongside fan favourites like…
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We all put more weight on vastly different things when it comes to a laptop that’s geared primarily towards productivity. An ergonomic and responsive keyboard is a must (and it’s not as common as we’d like to think). A superior graphics card is front-and-centre for modern content creators and traditional designers. Long battery life is…
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You Am I on their Hi Fi Daily Double Down tour performed the first show of two at Sydney’s Enmore Theatre, playing in their entirety the classic albums Hourly Daily and Hi Fi Way. Marking the 30th Anniversary of Hi Fi Way, Tim Rogers, the unstoppable force of Rock and Roll was backed brilliantly by…
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If Mother Nature had a favourite child, her name would be Alice. Like two outstretched arms giving the dusty red town a warm (sometimes too warm) hug, the East and West MacDonnell Ranges wrap around Alice Springs/Mparntwe in a way that places the Red Centre amongst the world’s most impressive geographical wonders. The local Arrernte…
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Same night, different nightmare. Thanks to Sony Pictures Australia we have 5 double in-season passes (Admit 2) to see the new survivalist horror film Until Dawn, based on the hit video game, only in cinemas from April 24th, 2025. One year after her sister Melanie mysteriously disappeared, Clover and her friends head into the remote…
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Naarm trio The Grogans are hard at work on their fifth LP, Stagger, and have just released their latest single, “Roundabout”. If you’ve ever felt like every day is just like the last, then this track is just for you. The band writes: “Constantly stuck in the same motion over and over again, much like…
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The Nintendo Switch 2 might have been revealed in January, but thanks to Nintendo’s latest Nintendo Switch 2 Direct showcase, we now have a release date, and it’s sooner than you might think. The Nintendo Switch 2 will release on June 5, 2025, and pre-orders are now live at most major hardware and games retailers….
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In November 2024, Delta Air Lines announced that it will start serving Shake Shack’s burgers in an industry-first, sky-high collaboration that has completely shaken* the idea of airline food. From December 1st, America’s leading airline gave First Class passengers (on routes over 900 miles) the option to pre-select a Shake Shack cheeseburger as their meal…
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Ready to bathe in the Waters of Nazareth (Erol Alkan remix, of course)? Legendary French duo Justice are heading on back down under after a very long absence from our shores, bringing with them their epic new live show and a big-bass blend of all their hits, including – we hope – “Stress”, “D.A.N.C.E” and…
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The murderous doll who captivated pop culture in 2023 is back. And this time she’s not alone. The original creative team behind the original $180m phenomenon – led by horror titans James Wan for Atomic Monster, Jason Blum for Blumhouse and director Gerard Johnstone – reboot an all-new wild chapter in A.I. mayhem with M3GAN…
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This ain’t no walk in the park! Based on Ethan Pettus’ cult-favorite novel, Primitive War is a 1968-set action film that follows an elite recon unit, Vulture Squad, who are sent deep into the Vietnamese jungle to locate a missing Green Beret platoon—only to discover a far more lethal threat: dinosaurs. Written and directed by…
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Melbourne’s Thornhill are taking metal to new heights with their genre-defying upcoming album BODIES, out today. Fusing eerie synths with heavy metal elements, it’s a bold and innovative record that’s sure to excite fans. Ahead of its release, I had the chance to catch up with vocalist Jacob Charlton and guitarist Ethan McCann during a…
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