‘Two Tickets to Greece’ – escape to the cinema while the vacay is on hold
It’s been a tough year economically for most of us, some of us having to cancel holiday plans in order to cover the basic cost of…
Vagabondo offers fine Mediterranean food with a modern bent in the heart of bustling Bali
The word vagabondo is not exactly Greek in origin – it’s actually Italian for ‘vagrant’, ‘tramp’, ‘someone without a home’. Still, it’s the name given to…
THE CREAM CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE 2023
Phew! Another year about to pass us by and Chrissy will be here before you know it. Amongst all the busy-ness, one thing we can help…
Ridley Scott’s ‘Napoleon’ paints a fairer picture of the Emperor than any depictions in British history
If you think you have too much drama going on in your life, spare a thought for Napoleon. Becoming an army general at 26 and having…
‘Dirty Birds’: a play that’s two thirds entertaining, one third enlightening and all very good
I’ve enjoyed just about every performance by actor Mandy McElhinney. I love her in lead roles on the theatrical stage; playing big-wigs in TV miniseries; heck…
Sculpture by the Sea to celebrate its 20th anniversary this summer
Sculpture by the Sea, Cottesloe will celebrate its 20th anniversary when it returns to Cottesloe Beach, Perth from 1-18 March 2024. One of Australia’s largest free…
‘Chicago’ still shines as a snazzy musical almost 50 years on
I’d seen a top-tier production of Chicago, the musical on Broadway back in 2002 featuring Michael C. Hall (he who starred in Six Feet Under and…
An update on that sequel to ‘This Is Spinal Tap’ – Paul McCartney, Elton John confirmed to feature
Just about everybody who is connected to the music industry has seen, or at least heard of, the mockumentary film This Is Spinal Tap, the first…
‘Saltburn’ is a sizzling thriller that’ll stun in ways you didn’t expect
Saltburn – a black comedy thriller – is the second feature directed by the very talented Emerald Fennell, following her award-winning film Promising Young Woman (2020). Like…
Film Study: ‘Carrie’ and the dismantling of teenage dreams
Lights, blood, action! Today in Film Study, Rohan Stephens looks at one of the most iconic movies in the genre of horror. That the story of…
Cowabunga! Skullcandy literally go green with new Ninja Turtles inspired audio listening collection
Our favourite audio listening brand Skullcandy has literally gone green with its latest collection of wireless earbuds and a gaming headset inspired by the Teenage Mutant…
More excellent acts announced for the Mushroom 50 Live concert event
Australian music fans must be getting pretty excited about the Mushroom 50 Live concert, celebrating half a century of sonic delight courtesy of one of the…
Esoteric artist and comedienne Deven Green gives great fashion face; new book out now
Modern satirist, singer-songwriter, and occasional ukelele-player Deven Green has plucked another feather for her cap (cluck, cluck) and that’s publishing brilliantly satiric books. Last year’s Everyone…
