Posts from the ‘(P)REVIEWS’ category

Would I enjoy the new ‘Downton Abbey’ film if I’ve not seen any of the TV series?

I’m fairly stubborn when it comes to watching particular TV series. Put it this way, if 90% of the world is suddenly into a series, say…

Woman of Many Hats: interview with actress and musical favourite Lucy Williamson

Lucy Williamson is no stranger to the musical stage. She has starred and featured in everything from Sweeney Todd to We Will Rock You on London’s…

Ethique: hygiene and cleaning products that truly are good for the environment

Eco-consciousness has gotten to the point where just about everything we use in our homes comes with the thought of “where will the packaging for this…

Astonishing exhibition of the life and work of photographer Helmut Newton launches late April in Melbourne

Fashionistas will rejoice at the news that the exhibition Helmut: In Focus will launch in Melbourne on April 29th, at the Jewish Museum of Australia: Gandel…

The new Sonos Beam (Gen 2) delivers better sound than before – and it looks a true beauty, too

As home entertainment systems become more functional and streamlined, we’re often promised ease and satisfaction with every new add-on. An amplifier here; speaker there; wider, slimmer,…

Australians are the biggest followers of true crime series a recent study reveals

A recent study has revealed Australians have a particular interest in true crime television, film and podcasts, earning an overall score of 9.85 out of 10,…

WIN! Double passes to see the new drama ‘Nobody Has To Know’

Memories tell us the story of who we are. If those memories vanish, whose stories will take their place? Belgian writer, director and actor Bouli Lanners’…

Elmo gets his big break as a talk show host this week… Eat that Jimmy Fallon! Oh wait, he’s a guest on the first episode

Sesame Street star Elmo will get his big break as a talk show host this week, when The-Not-Too-Late-Show with Elmo premieres for the first time in…

WIN! Copies of beaut new book ‘Sheilas: Badass Women of Australian History’

As the lyric in Eurythmics’ Sisters Are Doing It For Themselves goes: “… they used to say that behind every great man there has to be…

WIN! Double passes to see the new romantic drama ‘Bergman Island’

Directed and written by Mia Hansen-Løve (Eden) and starring Mia Wasikowska (Judy & Punch), Vicky Krieps (Phantom Thread) and Tim Roth (Pulp Fiction), Bergman Island is a beguiling romance / drama about life,…