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Captain America: The Winter Soldier Starring: Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Samuel L. Jackson, Robert Redford, Anthony Mackie Directed by Anthony & Joe Russo Reviewed by Brendan Dousi [Rating: 3.5/5] Are […]
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The Lego Movie Starring: Chris Pratt, Elizabeth Banks, Liam Neeson, Will Ferrell, Will Arnett, Alison Brie, Charlie Day Directed By: Phil Lord and Christopher Miller Reviewed by Danielle Muir [rating:
The Raid 2: Berandal Starring: Iko Uwais, Tio Pakusadewo, Arifin Putra Written/Directed by Gareth Evans Reviewed by Brendan Dousi [Rating: 3/5] Whenever a film in Hollywood does well, or is
TOM Magazine was recently invited to view unfinished footage from two of the years most anticipated blockbusters – Godzilla and Edge of Tomorrow. The footage was a variation of extended
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QOTSA/NIN 17.03.2014 Two dark giants of the musical world graced Brisbane on the seventeenth of March. The Brisbane Entertainment Centre was their last stop before marching their massive double-headed
Bruno Mars BEC 13.03.2014 Bruno Mars hit the Brisbane Entertainment with all the gusto of a tropical storm. Playing in Brisbane as part of his Moonshine Jungle tour Bruno set
Neil Finn QPAC 08.02.2014 There’s no doubting Neil Finn’s credentials as the best adult pop song writer this side of Paul McCartney. Every time Finn takes the stage the kilos
If like me, you thought the messiah had been and gone in the form of Queen Bey last year, boy did we get it wrong. The heavens parted at Riverstage
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St Jerome’s Laneway Festival 31.01.14 One would think the organizers of Laneway 2014 had access to some kind of crystal ball or perhaps their very own psychic; plucking
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Non-Stop Starring: Liam Neeson, Julianne Moore, Michelle Dockery Directed by Jean-Marc Vallée Reviewed by Brendan Dousi [Rating: 2/4] Liam Neeson has had an interesting career. For the majority of it
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band Brisbane 26.02.2014 The house lights are almost up and Bruce Springsteen is alone, on stage, singing Thunder Road. He’s taken the verse melody
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Dallas Buyer’s Club Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Jared Leto, Jennifer Garner Directed by Jean-Marc Vallée Reviewed by Brendan Dousi [Rating: 4.5/5] The Academy Awards are upon us! Oscar season is in
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Are We Officially Dating? Starring: Zac Efron, Miles Teller, Michael B. Jordan, Imogen Poots Directed by Tom Gormican Reviewed by Brendan Dousi Rating: [3/5] Valentine’s Day is almost here, or
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Here’s a feature that was put together as Bruce Springsteen announced his High Hopes tour. Springsteen’s new album High Hopes is out now. He tours Australia throughout February. It’s getting
TOM’s Charlotte Boumford spent the afternoon chatting cheese, sleep talking, Big Day Out, Coachella and new album, “In Rolling Waves” with Thom Powers, Jesse Wood & David Beadle aka ‘The
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Earlier this week TOM attended the premier of The Wolf Of Wall Street. It’s an intense five-star blast on the perils of greed and excess from director Martin Scorsese and
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I have actively chosen not to attend Big Day Out since 2011 for fear of ruining the greatest musical experience of my short life. I was 19, naïve and one
Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit Starring: Chris Pine, Keira Knightley, Kevin Costner, Kenneth Branagh Directed by Kenneth Branagh Reviewed by Brendan Dousi Rating: [rating: 3/5] 2014 is coming into full swing,
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In a first step toward realising Director Chris Saines’ vision of touring exhibitions from the institution’s Collection to national and international venues, the Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern
Stu Larsen & Passenger The Tivoli, Brisbane 06-12-13 From busker to the bright lights- Mike Rosenberg aka Passenger is an old-school master craftsman of song, attracting people of all walks
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The new Jack Ryan adventure, based on the popular Tom Clancy character, picks up with Jack (Chris Pine) in his pre-CIA days, working on Wall Street as a financial analyst.
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John Legend was a fitting choice for Alicia Keys’ support act at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre on Friday night. While his performance would have been better suited to a more
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American Hustle Starring: Christian Bale, Amy Adams, Jennifer Lawrence, Bradley Cooper, Jeremy Renner Directed by David O. Russell Reviewed by Brendan Dousi [rating: 3.5/5] I really like David O. Russell
Australian Crawl – the band who from 1979-1986 perfectly married the sounds of the summer and good times into musical form, celebrate the 35th anniversary of their first single Beautiful People with the January
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Australia’s response to Neil Finn and Paul Kelly’s DVD release of their critically acclaimed , sold out concert tour ‘Goin’ Your Way’ has been nothing short of overwhelming as the release has debuted at #1 in
Melbourne Now has opened at the NGV. Assembling over 250 outstanding commissions, acquired and loaned works and installations,Melbourne Now explores the idea that a city is significantly shaped by the artists, designers
CAI GUO-QIANG FALLS BACK TO EARTH AT GOMA Thought-provoking and spectacular new installations inspired by Queensland landscapes is the first Australian solo exhibition of leading international contemporary artist Cai Guo-Qiang, now
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It is always a strange sensation venturing into Brunswick Street Mall during the daytime for a musician. It’s warmer, there’s sunlight, there’s less people and Kaliber Lounge isn’t assaulting you’re
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Bjorn Again QPAC 23.11.13 Sometime in the last decade, the term ‘tribute band’ became a dirty concept. Some so-so artists tarnished the intentions of others. The Bootleg Beatles passed through
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With Christmas looming we’re starting our recap of cool books that you you should check out over the break… and beyond. If inter-state travel is your thing it’s worth checking
Justin Bieber 27.11.13 Brisbane Entertainment Centre In light of recent scandalous events, Bieber was either going to be one of two things on his upcoming Believe tour; continue on with
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth Directed by Francis Lawrence Reviewed by Brendan Dousi [rating: 4/5] With a mostly well received first instalment that
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