Arrival
Arrival Directed by Denis Villeneuve Starring Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner, Forest Whitaker, Michael Stuhlbarg [rating: 5/5] Reviewed by Michael Dalton The alien vessels perched at various spots around the globe […]
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Jordie Lane – Glasselland
Jordie Lane – Glasselland Jordie Lane is one of the most promising and respected songwriters to emerge from Australia in recent times. His songs are deeply personal and grounded in
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Nocturnal Animals
Nocturnal Animals Directed by Tom Ford Starring Amy Adams, Jake Gyllenhaal, Michael Shannon, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Laura Linney [rating: 4/5] Reviewed by Michael Dalton From the opening shot of Tom Ford’s new
Matt Andersen
Matt Andersen Canada’s Matt Andersen has one of the most extraordinarily soulful and powerful voices you’re ever likely to hear. It’s the kind of voice that hits you like a
Claudia Wells
Claudia Wells lit up the big screen in one of the most memorable films of all time, Back To The Future. Playing opposite Michael J Fox, Wells was Marty McFly’s
Crowded House
Crowded House are considered trailblazers of Australian music, releasing six studio albums and a rarities collection between 1986 and 2010. Now, on the 30th anniversary of the band’s formation, their
Hacksaw Ridge
Hacksaw Ridge Directed by Mel Gibson Starring Andrew Garfield, Teresa Palmer, Hugo Weaving, and Rachel Griffiths. [rating: 2/5] Mel Gibson’s new film Hacksaw Ridge tells the true story of Desmond Doss, a
BEN FOLDS and yMUSIC
BEN FOLDS and yMUSIC QPAC Concert Hall (Brisbane) 18.08.2016 Ben Folds knows that one of the secrets to creating new music, while maintaining your audience, and possibly expanding it, is
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Teresa Palmer
Teresa Palmer is an Australian actress that has been turning heads ever since her low budget debut in the drama, 2:37. Moving to Los Angeles she lit up the screen
Doctor Strange
Doctor Strange Starring: Benedict Cumberbatch, Tilda Swinton, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Rachel McAdams Directed By: Scott Derrickson Written By: Scott Derrickson, Jon Spaihts, C. Robert Cargill Reviewed by Brendan Dousi [rating: 3.5/5]
MARVEL at QAGOMA
‘MARVEL: CREATING THE CINEMATIC UNIVERSE’ COMES TO THE GALLERY OF MODERN ART The Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA) will present the major exhibition ‘Marvel: Creating the
Keeping Up with the Joneses
Keeping Up with the Joneses Starring: Zach Galifianakis, Isla Fisher, Jon Hamm, Gal Gadot Directed By: Greg Mottola Written By: Micahel LeSieur Reviewed by Brendan Dousi [rating: 1/5] When looking at
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The Accountant
The Accountant Directed by Gavin O’Connor Starring Ben Affleck, Anna Kendrick, J.K. Simmons, Jon Bernthal, and John Lithgow. Reviewed by Michael Dalton [rating: 3/5] All the pieces fit perfectly in Gavin
Ouija: Origin Of Evil
Ouija: Origin Of Evil Directed by Mike Flanagan Starring Elizabeth Reaser, Lulu Wilson, Annalise Basso, Parker Mack, and Henry Thomas. [rating: 4/5] You know things have gone awry when, at
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Glen Hansard
Glen Hansard QPAC 18.10.16 “Yeah, It’s a mighty long way down rock and roll/from the Liverpool Docks to the Hollywood Bowl”. Mott The Hoople sang that line on ‘All The
No. 1 Neighbour
ART FROM PAPUA NEW GUINEA CELEBRATED IN MAJOR QAG EXHIBITION The free opening program for ‘No.1 Neighbour: Art from Papua New Guinea 1966–2016’ at the Queensland Art Gallery this weekend will include
Café Society
Café Society Directed by Woody Allen Starring Jesse Eisenberg, Kristen Stewart, Steve Carell [rating: 2/5] Reviewed by Michael Dalton Its been a long time since Woody Allen presented a film
Inferno
Inferno Directed by Ron Howard Starring Tom Hanks, Felicity Jones, Ben Foster, Sidse Babett Knudsen, Omar Sy, Irrfan Khan [rating: 2/5] Reviewed by Michael Dalton Anyone who was looking forward
A Bit na Ta
GEORGE TELEK (Musician, Rabaul PNG) DAVID BRIDIE (Artistic director, Music Producer, Melbourne Australia) GIDEON KAKABIN (Project historian / Cultural Artist, Rabaul PNG) KEITH DEVERELL (Video Artist, Hobart Australia) LISA HILLI (Visual artist, Rabaul PNG/Melbourne Australia) A
NGV FRIDAY NIGHTS
Superstar provocateur Amanda Palmer, breakout talent of the Memphis music scene Julien Baker and Latin GRAMMY-nominated electro-pop artist El Guincho are among the musicians featured in the next series of NGVFriday Nights, kicking off at NGV International on 11
The Girl on The Train
The Girl on The Train Directed by Tate Taylor Starring Emily Blunt, Justin Theroux, Luke Evans, Allison Janney [rating: 2.5/5] Like so many jigsaw pieces being slowly pushed into place,
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Deepwater Horizon
Deepwater Horizon Directed by Peter Berg Starring Mark Wahlberg, Kurt Russell, Gina Rodriguez, and John Malkovich [rating: 3/5] It would seem the Peter Berg that delivered the hysterical Battleship, one of
Rob Hirst (Midnight Oil)
Sometime in the late 1960’s Elvis Presley opted to send his gold Cadillac on tour and stay at home. While a reconstituted Midnight Oil may not play Australia until next
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Early Winter
One cinema event not to be missed this week is Early Winter at New Farm Six this Friday night. Written and directed by Australian ex-pat Michael Rowe (Caméra d’Or prize-winner
Miss Peregrine’s School for Peculiar Children
Miss Peregrine’s School for Peculiar Children Directed by Tim Burton Starring Eva Green, Asa Butterfield, Allison Janney, Rupert Everett, and Chris O’Dowd [rating:3.5/5] Is Eva Green the coolest femme in
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Kate Ceberano
Kate Ceberano first turned Australian audiences on their collective ear as a member of I’m Talking. With a slew of hits singles such as ‘Trust Me’, ‘Do You Wanna Be?’
Snowden
Directed by Oliver Stone Starring Joseph-Gordon Levitt, Rhys Ifans, Shailene Woodley, Melissa Leo [rating: 2/5] Reviewed by Michael Dalton The biggest surprise regarding Oliver Stone’s Snowden is how dull and flat it
THE MONKEES
THE MONKEES Good Times! (Rhino/Warner) [rating: 4.5/5] The Monkees have delivered one of the greatest comebacks of the new century. Helmed by producer Adam Schlesinger (Fountains of Wayne), Good Times!
Bruce Springsteen: The Ties That Bind
Bruce Springsteen The Ties That Bind: The River Collection (Sony Music) [rating: 5/5] Fans would often wonder why Bruce Springsteen would spend so long in the recording studio. For every
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The Witch
The Witch Starring: Jame Allen McCune, Callie Hernandez, Corbin Reid, Brandon Scott Directed By: Adam Wingard Written By: Simon Barrett Reviewed by Brendan Dousi [rating: 2.5/5] I have to admit, I
Ross Wilson
Ross Wilson has earned his stripes as one of Australia’s great songwriters. Wilson built his reputation early with Daddy Cool and a slew of hits including Eagle Rock, Come Back Again
Don’t Breathe
Don’t Breathe Starring: Stephen Lang, Jane Levy, Dylan Minnette Directed by: Fede Alvarez Written by: Fede Alvarez, Rodo Sayagues Reviewed by Michael Dalton [rating: 3.5/5] I remember wondering as I