The Italian Lakes: An Adventure Holiday Waiting to be Had
Nestled in the most idyllic corner of northern Italy, the Italian Lakes region is a haven for adven-ture enthusiasts and culture vultures alike. With its stunning…
Wonder World: Interview with ‘Wonders Under the Moon’ author Tai Snaith
While we’re all laying in bed on balmy summer or windy winter nights, there’s a heck of a lot of action going on under that everchanging…
McDonald’s goes Minecraft mad with its limited edition Minecraft Happy Meal
While fans of Minecraft are eagerly anticipating A Minecraft Movie, fast food giant McDonald’s has gotten in on the blocky action, giving their Happy Meals a…
National Library of Australia hosts new exhibition of photojournalism from the Fairfax archives
The National Library of Australia has invited renowned Australian photojournalist Mike Bowers to select some of his favourite images from the Fairfax Photo Archives, displaying an…
Latest Looney Tunes feature stands out like an ACME anvil-hit sore thumb
I’m not sure why or for whom Warner Bros. made their latest animated feature, The Day the Earth Blew Up. Don’t get me wrong, so far…
‘Black Bag’ makes for a great spy flick although the way-posh accents occasionally convolute the storyline
Directed by Steven Soderbergh, the enigmatically titled Black Bag marks a triumphant return to the director’s wheelhouse of weaving intricate thrillers. As with the Oceans series…
New Order Live: Just what the doctor ordered while a contemporary music scene is suffering from AI overload
When Joy Division morphed into New Order, following the passing of troubled frontman Ian Curtis, it felt to many followers like a clearer picture and sound…
Celebrating 45 years of Stanley Kubrick’s ‘The Shining’
This year marks the 45th anniversary of Stanley Kubrick’s perennial film, The Shining. Cream delves into the archives of one of cinema’s greatest auteurs, while also…
Interview with Jeff Lindsay: author of the ‘Dexter’ novels and consultant to the series
“People always ask me: Can you imagine Dexter in some other city? And I say to them: Oh yes, he could absolutely be in Perth, WA.”
‘The Face’ hosts an exhibition of images that helped shape ’80s, ’90s and early noughties culture
Few publications had an impact on 1980s and ’90s culture as The Face did – up until 2004, actually, when the magazine ceased being printed and…
Whatever your budget or smartphone needs, Motorola has you well-covered
When it comes to variety in mobile handsets, Motorola has every need and budget covered. This week, the brand introduced a range of bright and stylish…
Fatboy Slim still loves Australia and proves it with a tour cross-country in March
Few DJs-come-producers manage to express the art of aural intertextuality as well as Fatboy Slim. Be it sampling a traditional riff and turning it into something…
Kylie proves she’s the ultimate showgirl as her Tension Tour takes off
Kylie Minogue kicked off her Australian ‘Tension Tour’ in Perth to a sellout crowd of 13,500 fans. Indeed, Perth’s RAC Arena was literally packed to the…
