A lot of noise about ‘Alita: Battle Angel’; how the cyberpunk super-heroine is kicking ass

Comic books and their filmic adaptations have traditionally been the domain of geeky young men but a major turnaround has occurred in the past few years…

Bryan Ferry enjoying the same old scene, slightly less energetically

The first time I saw Bryan Ferry perform live was in the late 1980s. I’d met the man backstage at the Perth Entertainment Centre, having wagged…

R. Kelly’s bond set at $1 million; lawyer insists his client is a “sacrificial lamb”

R. Kelly’s bond has been set at $1 million, after the rapper and singer had been charged with 10 counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse yesterday.…

Scuffed up kicks

Would you pay a grand for a filthy-looking pair of Gucci sneakers?

Fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld dead, aged 85

Fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld has died, aged 85. The German designer, who called Paris home, had been unwell for several weeks, missing several fashion shows. He was…

The Cure to play four nights at Sydney Opera House during Vivid Live Festival

Indie-pop darlings, The Cure, are marking the 30th anniversary of their landmark album Disintegration this year, and what better way to celebrate than to put on…

New mini music festival announced: ‘At First Sight’

At First Sight is a new mini music festival taking place across two iconic venues over the WA Day long weekend. Sure, it’s not the most…

WIN! DVDs of twisted holiday flick ‘Anna & The Apocalypse’

Anna And The Apocalypse is directed by John McPhail (Where Do We Go From Here, Metalhedz) and stars Ella Hunt (Robot Overlords, The More You Ignore Me) and newcomer Malcolm Cumming…

Latest WA Ballet offering puts classic moves on the backburner

The world premiere of In-Synch presented by the West Australian Ballet is a celebration of dance under the stars in the stunning surrounds of the Quarry…