‘Till’ (film review): A record of racism’s horrific truths
Reliving the appalling suffering of innocent Black people that occured frequently in American history (namely the 1930s-1960s) is a necessary expose of where racism went terribly…
Tár: a cross between celebratory biopic and necessary critique on cancel culture
Cate Blanchet’s performance in the fairly lengthy biopic Tár (two hours and forty minutes) is definitely Oscar-worthy but much of the content of the film does…
‘Black Adam’: plenty of CGI, lightning effects and a whole lot of fizzle…
Black Adam is an action fantasy film that centres its focus almost entirely on superior visual effects, sadly at the sacrifice of character development and, well,…
‘Mrs Harris Goes To Paris’: a feelgood middle-aged Cinderella story, and one we might all relate to
There are some films that tick all the boxes when it comes to positive criteria in production, direction, acting talent, even costuming, and Mrs Harris Goes…
Five things we loved about ‘The Batman’… and three things we could have done without
The long-awaited DC film The Batman opened in cinemas today and at just under three hours long, it arrives more like an epic than a comic-adaptation…
Escape into the lavish, provocative, funny and romantic French film festival
The Alliance Française French Film Festival returns to Perth from March 9 to April 6, with over 40 films to choose from. This year’s program boasts…
Crème de la Crème: a daring variety of hot and hilarious circus acts
If you’re looking for a weird and thrilling, A-class production that presents a variety of polished circus acts, look no further than fun late-night treat Crème…
Goods Lift – unique live acts to lift your spirits at WA Museum Boola Bardup
Who would have thought that I’d be walking with the dinosaurs while being serenaded at a Fringe show? The inaugural launch of Goods Lift was a…
Crushers Comedy Gala: a powerhouse of fast laughs
There’s nothing like a set of comic relief to lighten the burden of Covid-filled angst, especially when the jokes are firing fast and on point. Funny…
Fantasie: a grand spectacle of glitz and ‘clitz’
There are many sexy Fringe shows that offer burlesque, circus, dance, striptease or, if you’re lucky, a combination of all four. And if you like your…
‘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…
‘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…
