The Killing of a Sacred Deer repulses and enthrals, sometimes at the same time.
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Double Feature: In "Thor: Ragnarok" & "Happy Death Day", What's Faded Is Shiny Again
Thor: Ragnarok and Happy Death Day are larks that are unafraid to celebrate the more absurd aspects of their genres.
Album Review: Julien Baker Ups the Anti on 'Turn Out the Lights'
After signing to the iconic indie label Matador Records and winning over audiences globally with her powerful live sets, the stakes were high for her follow-up record. Those that found comfort in her wounded debut album are likely to find more of the same this time around.
Macy Gray's Perth show was an absolute trainwreck
Guys, there's just no getting around this: the "Macy Gray DJ Live Set" at the Astor Theatre was a top to bottom Hindenburg-esque disaster.
Film Review: "Valerian & the City of a Thousand Planets" is a dazzling, hollow spectacle
Valerian: City of a Thousand Planets (hereafter Valerian) is a technically proficient movie with a plot you can't care much about.
SCANDINAVIAN FILM FESTIVAL IN REVIEW
Winter is well and truly upon us and we have previewed a number of films as part of the 2017 VOLVO Scandinavian Film Fest. Get down to Luna Palace to see some incredible pieces of Nordic cinema.
ALBUM REVIEW: Jay Som's Debut Everybody Works is Simply Phenomenal
This isn’t a review. It’s more of a public service announcement. Listen to this album if you know what’s good for you.
Los Campesinos! Deliver a Raw, Mature Album with Sick Scenes
Overall Sick Stories is a rawer, more accessible and more mature (but no less energized) effort than anything Los Campesinos! have put out before. For every time you may be tempted to make comparisons, the Campesinos! crew find ways to remind you that there’s nobody else like them, full stop.
WA State Election 2017: A Guide to the Major Parties' Key Policies
Every four years, voters are bombarded with a plethora of policies intended to turn heads and gain votes. We know how hard it is to take the time to actually claw through all of the policies and their details. The outcome of this election will have consequences that will last your lifetime, make sure you know what you're voting for.
PIAF: James Vincent McMorrow Demonstrates the Extent of his Vocal Prowess at the Gardens
James Vincent McMorrow is an artist that simply needs to be witnessed live to fully appreciate his art.
POP VULTURE: Methyl Ethel
We caught up with Methyl Ethel frontman and band mastermind Jake Webb to discuss the exciting times ahead for the band and to investigate his pop culture tastes in the latest edition of our Pop Vulture series.
FRINGE REVIEW: Lyall Brooks Gives a Tour de Force Performance in A Prudent Man
A Prudent Man is a cleverly written and performed play that never tells you what to think, but gives you a lot to think about. Lyall Brooks is a convincing actor, and the never slaps you in the face with any sort of moral (or even story), but trusts the viewers to understand by sprinkling snippets of information to piece together.
Editor's Note: Is there a point to written-form websites like this one?
Reading what you sow: our co-founder reflects on Isolated Nation and conducts an in-depth analysis on the state of written-form media in Australia.
FRINGE REVIEW: Fantasy Light Yoga
Do you remember those dance crazy girls from high school? Well they're sorta doing this thing at PICA now. Check out our sweaty review of Fantasy Light Yoga!
We Talked to Explosions in the Sky Ahead of their Perth International Arts Festival Show
We got the chance to interview the one-and-only Explosions in the Sky ahead of their February 16 show at the Perth International Arts Festival. Our discussion covered their latest album (2016's The Wilderness), the highlights of their career and much more, read all about it here!
Run the Jewels: Still Killing it on RTJ3
Run the Jewels 3 is everything you could’ve hoped for from an RTJ project right now. It’s a full steam ahead onslaught of razor-sharp lines that cut to core of our times, leaving a deep impression on the listener.
THE BIEBS BRINGS HIS PURPOSE DOWN UNDER
The Bieb is coming!!! The Australian leg of the Purpose World Tour will kick off at Perth’s nib Stadium on Monday 6 March.
2017 LANEWAY FESTIVAL LINEUP ANNOUNCED
WHAT THE HELL! Get ready to drink more water Perth because this lineup will make you thirsty AF! Tickets will go on sale Wednesday 21st of September, make sure you do not miss out.
The Boss Bruce Springsteen Himself Set to Light Australia On Fire
The boss man Bruce Springsteen is headed down under for a summer tour. This one will sell out quick so get your paws on some tickets STAT.
Falls Downtown! Fremantle WA, Jan 07 & Jan 08 2017
Every summer since 1993, The Falls Music Arts Festival has been at the forefront of the east coast Australian festival scene, defining the real different between a mere music festival and a true festival experience. Luckily, it is WA's turn for a bit of fun.