The Naked and Famous
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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The Wolf Of Wall Street
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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BDO Review
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
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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GoMA Goes To NZ
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
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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Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit
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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Alicia Keys Review
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
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 to iTunes
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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Goin’ Your Way
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
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 At Goma
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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Valley Fiesta Review
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 Review
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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Books for Xmas
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
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
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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BIFF – Mark Hartley, Patrick
TOM Magazine is giving away 10 double passes to tomorrow night’s Brisbane International Film Festival screening of Patrick at Event Cinemas Myer Centre, 9pm. To enter please email with
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BIFF – Paul Bradley, Merchant Ivory Productions
Paul Bradley’s lucrative producing career started as many do – hard work and a stroke of luck. Having produced such classics as A Room With a View, Howard’s End and
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Olly Murs
Olly Murs 16.11.13 Brisbane Convention Centre You remember in school how there was that one kid who could get away with anything? The cheeky, witty schoolboy who could shoot a
The Beatles Live At The BBC Review
THE BEATLES On Air – Live at the BBC Volume 2 (EMI/Apple) This collection delivers exactly what it says on the tin: the fab four in all their early glory
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BIFF – Antarctica: A Year On Ice, The Spectacular Now, Muscle Shoals
Antarctica: A Year On Ice [rating: 4/5] If you’ve ever considered venturing to the mass of white down the bottom of the globe called earth, better watch this film before
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OXV The Manual – Darren Paul Fisher
With OXV: The Manual, Writer/Director/Producer Darren Paul Fisher has married two of his passions – philosophy and science – into a film that not only works critically, but has commercial
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Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa
Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa Starring: Johnny Knoxville, Jackson Nicoll, Greg Harris, Georgina Cates, Unsuspecting Americans Directed By: Jeff Tremaine Reviewed by Danielle Muir [rating: 4/5] The inclusion of somewhat of
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The Sunnyboys
The phoenix-like rise of eighties alternative-rock group Sunnyboys (1980 – 1984) continues with the announcement of a brand new best-of collection and a headline tour, the band’s first since their one-off reformation in 1991.
Brisbane International Film Festival – Sam Ho
Sam Ho has had a love affair with culture and the cinema of Hong Kong and China for many years – and as a top academic in the field, he
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The Railway Man – Jonathan Teplitzy & Chris Brown
The extraordinary story of Eric and Pattie Lomax has now been immortalized on screen – after years in development, The Railway Man has finally reached completion due to the driving
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The Fifth Estate
The Fifth Estate Starring: Benedict Cumberbatch, Daniel Bruhl, David Thewlis, Peter Capaldi Directed By: Bill Condon Reviewed by Danielle Muir [rating: 2/5] Strewth! Benedict Cumberbatch playing an Aussie nerdy hacker
BIFF Preview Part 2: The Congress, Big Sur
BIFF kicks off on the 23th of November – here’s another peek at two more titles showing during the festival. The Congress [rating: 4/5] Wow. I don’t really know
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BIFF Preview Part 1: Patrick, Europa Report, OXV: The Manual
The Brisbane International Film Festival kicks off on the 13th of November, and TOM Magazine got a sneak peek at some of the titles that will be featuring in the
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Fruitvale Station
Fruitvale Station Starring: Michael B. Jordan, Octavia Spencer, Melonie Diaz Directed by Ryan Coogler Reviewed by Brendan Dousi [rating: 4/5] Some might remember a few years ago, in the New