Archive for October, 2017

Boys Will Be Boys at The Street Theatre looks at gender and unfairness

Monday, October 30th, 2017

Melissa Bubnic’s intriguing play gets a stylish production at The Street Theatre.

La Belle Sauvage review: Phillip Pullman returns to the magical world of Lyra

Monday, October 30th, 2017

They may be written for younger adults but there is a philosophical depth to Phillip Pullman’s books that attracts many adult readers too.

Handel in the Theatre’s Esther at the Playhouse was a dazzling spectacle

Monday, October 30th, 2017

The chorus put heart and soul into the dramatic representations of grief, terror and salvation.

Northlane review: Local metal heroes hammer it home

Monday, October 30th, 2017

Anticipation hung heavily as the crowd a waited the arrival of Australian metalcore heavyweights Northlane.

A rape, two viewpoints, one of which is a lie; that’s the premise of drama Liar

Monday, October 30th, 2017

The knotty British series starring Ioan Gruffudd and Joanne Froggatt is fascinating but uneasy.

‘I’m your latest distraction’: Michael Moore fires back after Trump disses his show

Monday, October 30th, 2017

Like many of President Donald Trump’s tweets, the one lashing out at filmmaker Michael Moore seemed to come out of nowhere.

Lion producer Emile Sherman upbeat about AACTA nods, distressed about Weinstein

Sunday, October 29th, 2017

Oscar-winning producer Emile Sherman speaks about the disgraced Hollywood mogul.

Helana Sawires goes from drummer to best actress nominee at AACTA Awards

Sunday, October 29th, 2017

As Lion dominates nominations, a little-known actress is in contention for the romantic comedy Ali’s Wedding.

Hyper Real at the NGA: Kazuhiro Tsuji, the guru of Hyperrealism

Sunday, October 29th, 2017

He’s the star that the stars of Hyper Real look up to.

Sydney Modern goes bush in search of feedback from the people of NSW

Sunday, October 29th, 2017

Clark Barrett didn’t hesitate when asked what he wanted from Sydney Modern.