‘Spencer’: a surreal three days in the life of a stifled Princess
Spencer might best be categorised as ‘escapist’ cinema. If you’re going to see this movie expecting an explicit biopic, you’re setting yourself up for disappointment. But…
The Wizard of Oz: a classic story gets a decent stage reboot but what’s with all the Kansas accents having gone with the wind?
The Wizard of Oz is on at Crown Theatre in Perth and there’s no better musical to escape to right now – especially after a heavy…
‘Delicious’: Sumptuous, easy-to-digest French fare
Delicious, directed by Eric Besnard, is a sumptuous feast of the senses; a film that whets your appetite and is easy to digest. Yes, the puns…
Sculpture by the Sea happens from March 4, 2022… but let’s hope it beats Omicron to the WA coastline
We love art and sculpture. The more we see of it, the happier we are. That’s why we love it when Sculpture by the Sea comes…
Camelot & Luna: Get set for some of the best summer outdoor cinema you’ve seen in years
During Covid times, we’ve gotten pretty used to staying glued to the sofa, streaming Netflix, Stan and Paramount+ and getting lost in quality television. Indeed, it…
Black Swan’s ‘The Tempest’ a great, topsy-turvy affair – to begin with, half the men have morphed into women
This year sees the Black Swan State Theatre Company (BSSTC) celebrating its 30th anniversary. Now, you don’t need to be a maths genius to know that…
‘Dear Evan Hansen’ is deep in its message but a little daggy on the musical front
Dear Evan Hansen is a musical drama and a deeply moving experience that couldn’t be more relevant for our times, especially amidst a global phenomenon of…
‘Dune’ reboot is epic, sublime and kind of ‘spicy’ the ultimate space movie, then
Denis Villeneuve’s long-gestating creation of a fantasy sci-fi film Dune is an impressive feat of majestic vision with a surprisingly coherent narrative, leaving you yearning to…
Luxe cruising off Rottnest Island offers Western Australians a holiday adventure without the hassle or border drama
Western Australian borders may still be up to the rest of the world, but it doesn’t mean West Australians themselves can’t travel overseas. With Rottnest Island…
Film review: ‘Last Night in Soho’ revises swinging ’60s London with added gore for full fantastical measure
Edgar Wright’s transformative and surprisingly macabre film, Last Night in Soho, takes you on a sumptuous journey, equal in doses of fantasy and horror. Aided by…
‘Charlie & The Chocolate Factory’: the classic kids’ story translates into a brilliant and clever musical
Charlie & The Chocolate Factory was one of my favourite storybooks as a kid. I think I read the novel a dozen times as a young…
Citadines Perth offers a ‘paw-fect’ option for pet-friendly staycations
There are times when you need to get away from house and home – if only to see and feel life from a different perspective; a…
Another season of retro and new flicks, and new flicks with retro settings… all at Rooftop Movies
Rooftop Cinemas has launched once again and will run from this week until March 2021. As we climb out of Covid restrictions, it might seem somewhat…
