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 […]
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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
The Ramones
These days you’d be forgiven for thinking the Ramones sold more t-shirts than records. Their emblem shows no sign of fading and the music they made has inspired a generation
Clint Eastwood
Director, Clint Eastwood, takes flight with Sully, the real life story of Captain Chesley Sullenberger (Tom Hanks), who became a hero after gliding his plane along The Hudson River, saving
The Secret Life Of Pets
The Secret Life Of Pets Rating: G Director: Yarrow Cheney, Chris Renaud Cast: Louis C.K., Eric Stonestreet, Kevin Hart Distributor: Universal Released: September 8 Running Time: 91 minutes Reviewed by: Erin Free The world appropriately looked
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Bridget Jones’s Baby
Bridget Jones’s Baby Starring: Renee Zellweger, Colin Firth, Patrick Dempsey Directed By: Sharon Maguire Written By: Helen Fielding, Dan Mazer, Emma Thompson Reviewed by Brendan Dousi [rating: 3.5/5] I can now
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Sully
Sully Starring: Tom Hanks, Aaron Eckhart, Laura Linney Directed by Clint Eastwood Written by Todd Komarnicki Review: Michael Dalton [rating: 2/5] What has happened to Clint Eastwood? In recent years
Sugar Spin
SUGAR SPIN FOR GALLERY OF MODERN ART’S TENTH BIRTHDAY ‘Sugar Spin: you, me, art and everything’ is the major, free exhibition headlining the tenth anniversary celebrations for Brisbane’s Gallery of Modern
Kim Wilde
It seems like the 80’s are happening all over again. Simple Minds and The B52’s are on their way. Icehouse are planning a national tour. The Machinations and The Models
Get What You Want: Music Cinema
GET WHAT YOU NEED WITH MUSIC CINEMA AT GOMA The transformative power of music is amplified in a new multi-genre program of documentaries and feature films screening at the Australian Cinémathèque
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War Dogs
War Dogs Starring: Jonah Hill, Miles Teller Directed By: Todd Phillips Written By: Todd Phillips, Stephen Chin, Jason Smilovic Reviewed by Brendan Dousi [rating: 3/5] War Dogs is director/co-writer Todd
Nick Cave Film
Director Andrew Dominik (Chopper, The Assassination Of Jesse James), has issued the very first public statement about working with Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds on new 3D black-and-white feature film One More Time With Feeling:
Punch Brothers
The Punch Brothers, one of America’s most celebrated ‘bluegrass’ bands, are heading to Australia. We’ve put the commas around ‘bluegrass’ because the band are so much more than that. ‘American
Jason Bourne
Jason Bourne Starring: Matt Damon, Alicia Vikander, Julia Stiles, Tommy Lee Jones, Vincent Cassel Directed By: Paul Greengrass Written By: Paul Greengrass & Christopher Rouse Reviewed by Brendan Dousi [rating:
Star Trek Beyond
Star Trek Beyond Starring: Chris Pine, Zoe Saldana, Zachary Quinto, Sofia Boutella, Karl Urban Directed By: Justin Lin Written By: Simon Pegg & Doug Jung Reviewed by Brendan Dousi [rating:
Lights Out
Lights Out Starring: Teresa Palmer, Maria Bello, Alexander DiPersia Directed By: David F. Sandberg Written By: Eric Heisserer Reviewed by Brendan Dousi [rating: 3/5] David F. Sandberg’s feature debut based