At last – a really great Aussie film?
“I’m not an animal Adam, I’m a journalist.” – Erik Jensen It’s been quite a while since an Australian film has produced so much critical buzz and excitement, and not just amongst journalists. Named one […]
May 2019
The Realm giveaway
Fresh from the Spanish Film Festival and just in time for our own federal election, acting heavyweight Antonio De la Torre reunites with director Rodrigo Sorogoyen and gives another compelling performance in this multiple award-winning explosive political […]
The Maes at Vanguard
Born into the arms of the Folk music community in Australia, Maggie and Elsie were side of stage at their first folk festival when they were four weeks old and have been absorbing and exploring folk […]
2040 preview giveaway
Can ingenuity and scientific progress save our planet from ecological disaster? Award-winning director Damon Gameau (That Sugar Film) embarks on journey to explore what the future could look like by the year 2040 if we […]
Local cinemas this week
Two Australian movies set in the tropical far north hit our screens this week. A+ for effort and intent, C- for the results Top End Wedding A few critics have broken ranks, but only the […]
Little Woods giveaway
Ollie (Tessa Thompson) is barely getting by in Little Woods, an economically depressed fracking boomtown in North Dakota. She has left her days of illegally running prescription pills over the Canadian border behind, eyeing a […]
Sydney Writers’ Festival Family Weekend
On Saturday afternoon, Sydney Writers’ Festival Family Weekend kicks off with Aaron Blabey (The Bad Guys; Pig the Pug; Thelma the Unicorn) live on stage at Sydney’s Town Hall. He will preview new stories, take […]
Glebe Mural Painting this Weekend
A bleak grey landmark building in Glebe (Forest Lodge) is to receive a facelift with a mural based on an award winning Children’s book. The building was once home to Aussie swimwear brand Sue Rice. […]
King in the North
Far North Queensland is the most beautiful place in Australia. Writer Sonia Komaravalli takes her merry band of travellers (aka family and new Dell laptop) into the wild and not so wild parts of the […]
ART AT IKEA
People are lining up to buy this rug, and for Ikea’s much celebrated art event. Known mostly for nifty gadgets, simple design and good prices, Ikea has long been an Inner West household’s go to […]