Bob Dylan
Here at TOM we spent the weekend listening to the new Bob Dylan album, Fallen Angels. Featuring twelve classic American tunes written by some of music’s most acclaimed and influential songwriters, […]
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X-Men: Apocalypse
X-Men: Apocalypse Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Michael Fassbender, James McAvoy, Sophie Turner, Oscar Isaac Directed By: Bryan Singer Written By: Simon Kinberg Reviewed by Brendan Dousi [rating: 2.5/5] Coming out of
Ocean Alley
Ocean Alley Lost Tropics (Indie) [rating: 4/5] Every now and then a new band comes along with a sound like they’ve just discovered how to bottle summer in a jar. You
SALLY GABORI EXHIBITION OPENS
MAJOR SALLY GABORI RETROSPECTIVE OPENS AT QAG The fascinating career of the late Bentinck Island artist and senior Kaiadilt woman Mirdidingkingathi Juwarnda Sally Gabori (c.1924–2015)is explored in a retrospective exhibition
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Sally Gabori
Heading to QAGOMA is ‘Mirdidingkingathi Juwarnda Sally Gabori: Dulka Warngiid – Land of All’ – a retrospective exhibition of the late Bentinck Island artist and senior Kaiadilt woman, Sally Gabori. Developed
Hollie Smith
Hollie Smith Water or Gold New Zealander Hollie Smith 1st came to prominence in her own country in 2006 with Bathe In The River, a massive hit that stayed in
Open Studios of the Scenic Rim
\ Open Studios of the Scenic Rim The Open Studios of the Scenic Rim weekends are held throughout May, allowing visitors to see artists at work in their studios. Studios
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Bad Neighbours 2
Bad Neighbours 2 Starring: Seth Rogen, Rose Byrne, Zac Efron, Chloe Grace Moretz Directed By: Nicholas Stoller Written By: Andrew Jay Cohen, Brendan O’Brien, Nicholas Stoller, Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg
Beyonce
Last week Beyoncé premiered her new visual album, LEMONADE, with an hour-long special on HBO. The stylized videos were connected via spoken word by Somali-British writer and poet Warsan Shire (narrated by Beyoncé)
The World According to Trump
He is easily the most contentious politician on the planet … and now you read all about it. Here’s a quote to get you started. ‘I’m the most successful person
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The Cat Empire
For a decade and a half the Cat Empire have built a reputation as arguably one of the most influential bands of their generation. A new album, Rising With The
American Cinema, Now
Palace Cinemas is proud to announce the launch of a new festival on Australia’s screen landscape with an annual event designed to showcase the past, present and future of independent
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Captain America: Civil War
Captain America: Civil War Starring: Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr., Sebastian Stan, Scarlett Johansson Directed By: Anthony & Joe Russo Written By: Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely Reviewed by Brendan
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Barbara Eden
Midway through the semi-autobiographical film 20, 000 Days On Earth, Nick Cave waxes about the women that fuelled his desires as a young man. They ranged from the girls at
Eddie the Eagle
Eddie the Eagle Starring: Taron Egerton, Hugh Jackman Directed By: Dexter Fletcher Written By: Sean Macaulay and Simon Kelton Reviewed by Brendan Dousi [rating: 3.5/5] Sometimes stupid reality just gets
Ellwood & Clark at the NGV
It’s a Thursday afternoon and two of the most influential men in the Australian art world are sitting down for lunch at the National Gallery of Victoria’s Persimmon restaurant. I
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The Melbourne Ska Orchestra
The Melbourne Ska Orchestra Sierra Kilo Alpha (ABC) [rating: 4/5] Nicky Bomba’s brassy musical powerhouse returns with the follow up to their 2013 self titled debut. With as many as
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Andrew Clark talks Weiwei and Warhol
The NGV exhibition, Andy Warhol | Ai Weiwei has taken Melbourne and Australia by storm. The exhibition, developed by the NGV and The Andy Warhol Museum, with the participation
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Ai Weiwei
Late last year the NGV launched one of the most talked about exhibitions in recent history, Andy Warhol | Ai Weiwei. The exhibition, developed by the NGV and The Andy
Manu Bennett
It’s convention season again! Get out your sharpies, prepare some awkward compliments and don’t forget the deodorant because it’s time to meet and greet with your favourite Pop-Culture Icons. Thanks
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice Starring: Henry Cavill, Ben Affleck, Gal Gadot, Amy Adams, Jesse Eisenberg Directed By: Zack Snyder Written By: Chris Terrio, David Goyer Reviewed by Brendan
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My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2
Starring: Nia Vardalos, John Corbett, Louis Mandylor, Michael Constatine, Lainie Kazan, Andrea Martin, Elena Kampouris Directed by: Kirk Jones Written by: Nia Vardalos Reviewed by: Joshua Ochoa [rating: 3/5] Comedy
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The Daughter
The Daughter Starring: Paul Schneider, Geoffrey Rush, Sam Neill, Anna Torv Miranda Otto, Ewen Leslie and Odessa Young Directed by: Simon Stone Written by: Simon Stone Reviewed by: Joshua Ochoa
The Witch
The Witch Starring: Anya Taylor-Joy, Harvey Scrimshaw, Ralph Ineson, Kate Dickie Directed By: Robert Eggers Written By: Robert Eggers Reviewed by Brendan Dousi [rating: 3/5] The Witch (Or ‘The VVitch: A
Madonna
Of course the ‘Queen’ was late. Madonna’s tardiness has become the subtext of her Australian Rebel Heart tour. When this reviewer heard that fan club members had stood in the
GRIMSBY
GRIMSBY Starring: Sacha Baron Cohen, Mark Strong, Isla Fisher, Penelope Cruz Directed By: Louis Leterrier Written By: Sacha Baron Cohen, Phil Johnston, Peter Baynham Reviewed by Brendan Dousi [rating: 2/5] I
10 Cloverfield Lane
10 Cloverfield Lane Starring: Mary Elizabeth Winstead, John Goodman, John Gallagher Jr. Directed By: Dan Trachtenberg Written By: Josh Campbell, Matthew Stuecken, Damien Chazelle Reviewed by Brendan Dousi [rating: 4/5]
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Triple 9
Triple 9 Starring: Casey Affleck, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Woody Harrelson, Kate Winslet, Anthony Mackie Clifton Collins Jr., Aaron Paul, Norman Reedus, Gal Gadot Directed by: John Hillcoat Written by: Matt Cook
Son of Saul
Son of Saul Starring: Géza Röhrig Directed by: László Nemes Written by: Clara Royer, László Nemes Reviewed by: Joshua Ochoa 4 out of 5 Stars Most of us go to
Gods of Egypt
Gods of Egypt Starring: Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Brenton Thwaites, Gerard Butler Directed By: Alex Proyas Written By: Matt Sazama & Burk Sharpless Reviewed by Brendan Dousi [rating: 1/5] Did you see the
Hail, Caesar!
Hail, Caesar! Starring: Josh Brolin, George Clooney, Alden Ehrenreich, Tilda Swinton, Ralph Fiennes, Scarlett Johansson, Channing Tatum, Jonah Hill and Frances McDormand. Directed by: Joel and Ethan Coen Written by:
Brooklyn
Brooklyn Review Starring: Saoirse Ronan, Emory Cohen, Domhnall Gleeson, Jim Broadbent and Julie Walters Directed by: John Crowley Written by: Nick Hornby Reviewed by: Joshua Ochoa [rating: 4/5] At first