If you’ve ever seen Sigur Ros live before you know just how profoundly powerful the experience can be. Intense, beautiful, joyous. These are some of the words that spring to mind when thinking about this Icelandic band, who are absolutely no strangers to Australian shores. So in some incredibly exciting news, they are coming down…
Read MorePrime Video has today unveiled the official trailer for the highly anticipated crime thriller series Cross, starring Aldis Hodge as Alex Cross, a complex, twisted, pulse-pounding thriller created by showrunner and executive producer Ben Watkins, based upon the characters from James Patterson‘s best-selling “Alex Cross” book series. Alex Cross is a detective and forensic psychologist,…
Read MoreBetween such culture-defining videos as “The Boy Is Mine” by Brandy and Monica, Eminem and Rihanna’s “Love the Way You Lie”, Taylor Swift’s “Bad Blood”, and, arguably, the piste de résistance that is “Toxic” by Britney Spears, Joseph Kahn has solidified himself as a music video director that transcends mere lyrical inspiration. As a film…
Read MoreIf you grew up in the 90s or even the early 2000s, you will surely have come across one of these titles. I grew up near an Intencity arcade (shout out to those who remember) at my local shopping centre, and spent many weekends and birthday parties slamming my parent’s gold coins into that Marvel…
Read MorePlayStation was hot on the heels of their Playstation 5 Pro Announcement, announcing 21 new games coming to the system in 2025, including several new titles for PSVR2. The 40-minute presentation is full of some games you would expect, while some are a complete surprise. We’ve listed every announcement trailer from PlayStation’s September State of…
Read MoreFor the 16th consecutive year, NOVA Employment proudly presents the Focus on Ability Short Film Festival, a vibrant festival which invites filmmakers to celebrate the abilities of people with disabilities, sharing powerful stories that can captivate audiences around the globe. This year has been nothing short of spectacular, with generous sponsors contributing over $100,000 in…
Read MoreVampire Weekend performed what they pronounced was their largest ever headline show ever in Canada tonight at the Budweiser Stage in Toronto, Canada, as part of the Only God Was Above Us tour. For the occasion, across a two and a half hour show, the New York band performed the OG version of their Contra…
Read More“You keep dancing with the devil, one day he’s gonna follow you home.” Written and directed by Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Ryan Coogler, Sinners stars Michael B. Jordan in a dual role as twin brothers, trying to leave their troubled past behind, returning to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater…
Read MoreAfter teasing a mysterious project over the last few days with cryptic social media messages, Lady Gaga has announced the release of Harlequin, a 13-song strong LP that’ll serve as the musical accompaniment to the film Joker: Folie à Deux, the anticipated sequel to the Oscar-winning Joker, in which she stars as Lee, a reimagining…
Read MoreFunko Pops have been a staple in the pop culture community since they were first released in 2010. Since then every franchise, character and sports personality seemingly gets their chance to be recreated in plastic with dull black eyes and a signature pose. It was only a matter of time before Funko got their own…
Read MoreThis is it. Don’t delay. Live Nation has released an extra allocation of tickets to see Coldplay‘s several Australian shows as part of their ground-breaking Music of the Spheres World Tour. You already know that they are still one of the most in-demand bands in the world, dialing in a true one-of-one spectacle that’s unlike…
Read MoreFollowing its winning over audiences at both this year’s Sundance and Sydney Film Festivals, My Old Ass is arriving in Australian theatres this week for all to witness Megan Park‘s “deliriously sweet, always charming, oft-hilarious venture.” (You can read the rest of our review here). Featuring a stand-out performance from Maisy Stella, My Old Ass…
Read MoreThough there is a high-concept present in the narrative forming of My Old Ass – shroom induced time travel could be the easiest elevator pitch summary (so, a high-concept if ever there was one) – Megan Park‘s deliriously sweet, always charming, oft-hilarious venture is, at its core, an uncomplicated affair that simply wants to make…
Read MorePlayStation has announced it will be holding yet another State of Play showcase this year, with more than 20 games to be shown off. It seems fitting, given the PS5 Pro was announced with no new games enhanced for the actual console, so we’re hoping this might be the one to show some new stuff…
Read MoreFollowing her acclaimed 2020 album Get Well Soon, Perth-based singer-songwriter St South (Olivia Gavranich) returns with an introspective, soul bearing five-track EP Big Sads. Known for her more sleek bedroom pop sound, Gavranich’s previous releases blended moments of shimmering, danceable pop with the occasional heartbreaker. With Big Sads, she’s peeled back the layers producing something…
Read MoreBrisbane International Film Festival (BIFF) 2024 is proud to announce the inclusion of two of the most acclaimed films from this year’s Venice Film Festival in its program. A Special Presentation of The Room Next Door and The Brutalist – winners of the prestigious Gold and Silver Lion awards – will be featured as part…
Read MoreDespite being released in June, the title track from Hiatus Kaiyote’s Love Heart Cheat Code has only recently stopped echoing in my mind. Luckily this past weekend the band added a stop at Brisbane’s Fortitude Music Hall to their list of home dates before heading off to the UK, planting that chorus in my head…
Read MoreSouth by Southwest Sydney (SXSW Sydney) is thrilled to roll out the purple carpet for its Headliners, announcing today five films that embrace the signature bold, genre-focused storytelling of the SXSW Sydney 2024 Screen Festival, presented by IHG Hotels & Resorts. Colin Daniels, Managing Director, SXSW Sydney said: “We are incredibly excited to unveil our Screen…
Read MoreI’m a huge basketball fan and am still riding high after my beloved Boston Celtics won the championship last season. Pair this up with Jayson Tatum as the new cover star for NBA 2K25 and it’s probably to nobody’s surprise that I was already on board, ready to catch whatever this year’s offering was dishing…
Read MoreCosy fantasy is in the midst of a bit of a boom right now, and Rebecca Thorne’s new novel Can’t Spell Treason Without Tea is an intriguing entry into the genre. Originally self-published in 2022, it follows the blossoming relationship – and the struggles of – two young women living in a fantasy world filled…
Read MoreThe Old Mervs took to the stage on Thursday night for the first of the two sold-out shows at The Triffid as part of their ‘How The Fark Are Ya?’ tour. Off the back of previous headline tours around New Zealand and Australia, a nomination for Best New Artist at the Rolling Stone Awards, and securing…
Read MoreWhat would you ask your older self? Thanks to Warner Bros. Australia you can find out! To celebrate the release of My Old Ass, in Australian theatres from September 26th, 2024, starring Aubrey Plaza, we have 5 digital double passes (Admit 2) to giveaway. In this fresh coming-of-age story, an 18th birthday mushroom trip brings…
Read MoreThe mission to save Christmas is on. Starring Dwayne Johnson, Red One is a must-see action-comedy event that delivers a fresh twist on Christmas for the holiday season. Directed by Jake Kasdan, who has previously teamed with Johnson on the blockbuster Jumanji movies, this multigenerational global spectacle features such megawatt stars as Chris Evans and…
Read MoreSocial media has transformed many aspects of our lives, including how we communicate. Platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok have not only changed the way we interact but also how language evolves. From memes and hashtags to emojis and abbreviations, social media has introduced new elements into our language and reshaped traditional forms of…
Read MoreA vision wholly unrealised is the biggest downfall against Hold Your Breath. With its gothic horror temperament, dustbowl 1930s Oklahoma landscape and an emotionally anchored performance from Sarah Paulson at its core, Karrie Crouse and Will Joines‘ isolating, atmospheric thriller has the potential, but unfortunately not the power needed to convey its core themes. The…
Read MoreI hate the word “best”. It always feels so… tacky and insincere, ruined by SEO agencies and influencers alike with an incessant need for engagement. And yet, “best” is all I can say when I take my first sip of each high-concept cocktail in The Bar at The Baccarat Hotel. The beautiful, lavish, grand, unforgettable…
Read MoreSo often across cinematic history has it been proven that fact is stranger than fiction, and in the case of Ron Howard‘s Eden, the crazier humanity proves themselves to be, the more seeped in reality their stories are. And it’s what makes Eden – arguably Howard’s most exciting project in over a decade – all…
Read MoreIt’s always the same thing when a new iPhone comes out. Has Apple done enough to significantly move the dial forward or is this another largely iterative update? Now criticisms lodged at the iPhone are perfectly reasonable. There are just some things Android still does better, from the customisation to photo processing. But to say…
Read MoreI’ve never seen a grown man cry at the thought of leaving a resort, but such is the specialness of Sheraton Resort & Spa, Tokoriki Island, Fiji. The five-star is one of three Sheraton properties in Fiji, but it’s the only one that’s on an outer-island. You catch a lengthy boat ride from Port Denarau…
Read MoreWhile plenty of premium hotel brands crowd the loud and live streets of Waikiki on the island of Oahu, Renaissance is bravely carving its own identity in the growing Ala Moana neighbourhood with Renaissance Honolulu Hotel & Spa. The new 39-floor luxury hotel opened earlier this year and has already become a popular place to…
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