‘Spiritual sequel’ to ‘Candyman’ is all sweets and mirrors…
New horror movie Candyman should have had its marketing cut out for it from the get-go (‘cut’ being the optimum word with this being a slasher…
Jay Z and Beyoncé appear utterly tone-deaf in the latest Tiffany’s ad campaign blunder
While the rest of the world is being shaken by Covid – half of it in lockdown and almost all of it in an anxious state…
Hugh Jackman’s new movie ‘Reminiscence’ is equal parts romance, sci-fi, mafia film and noir
Hugh Jackman has good recall. I once interviewed him on the red carpet at a film premier in Sydney where I reminded him of when he…
An African liqueur fit for a wintry night in
I first tried Amarula on a game drive in Kenya. After witnessing 60 lions intermingling in the Olare Motorogi Conservancy, I was already on a high.…
Ryan Murphy’s message is clear in episode 4 of ‘American Horror Stories’: KILL ALL INFLUENCERS!!!!
When producers Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk go into creating any given season of American Horror Story, they do so armed with decades worth of horror…
Upstairs, downstairs: the many levels and heated layers of Black Swan’s new production ‘York’
York is a ghost story in the traditional sense, packed with spooky spectres, eerie sounds and the odd bout of telekinesis. But it is also a…
Chanel No. 5: The glorious metamorphosis of an absolute icon
It is quite possibly one of the most recognisable – and certainly one of the most popular – fragrances in all of the history of perfume-making.…
Extensive exhibition to open at NGV Melbourne to celebrate ‘Queer’ culture
The term ‘Queer’ can be quite a loaded one. If you are an out-and-proud member of the LGBTQIA+ communities, you could feel comfortable using the word…
Lick your lips over a new selection of flavoursome craft beers
Fact: millions of Australians have switched their choice of beer from mainstream brands to boutique brews. There are even online stores dedicated to selling craft beer solely,…
Footwear fanatics get pumped up for Sneakerland, Perth
Perth peeps are recommended to put on their best kicks when Sneakerland opens at RAC Arena on Saturday 31 July. Dubbed the premier sneakers and streetwear…
Sesame Street: 51 seasons and counting!
I remember back in the ’70s, my Mum used to step out every other morning to visit a friend down the road or to go to…
Mr Men and Little Miss: How a simple question by one little kid evolved into an iconic global brand
It was one of those questions that would leave most parents scratching their heads. “What does a tickle look like?” That was the query posed by…
Characters in new the ‘Gossip Girl’ reboot will be “nice” – to service workers only… (It’s a post-PC Covid thing)
But don’t worry, the rest of the town will be getting a good verbal bashing…
