More than just giving thanks to those who went to die in World War I, ANZAC day is a day to remember the crippling effect of peer-pressure and social ostracism.
Yardstock
Charming and open to all comers, there is a sense of community to Yardstock. It’s part of the celebration and embrace of the west coast chill. A journey over 5 backyards and spaces in coastal suburbia and thirteen acts provides a day of easy pleasure.
From Mac Demarco to Metallica: A Preview of Record Store Day 2016
Record Store Day is rapidly approaching for another year, and it’s shaping up to be a good one! Landing in record stores worldwide on April 16 will be a string of unique releases from a massive range of artists, and gigs will be rampant throughout. Here’s a list of some of the things we think you should look out for.
Expansive and Ambitious "Embrace of the Serpent" elicits Hug of the Critic
Ciro Guerra’s Embrace of the Serpent is a masterful and genuine ethnographic exploration of the cultural exchange between white scientists/colonialists and the Indigenous Amazonian peoples.
MUSIC REVIEW: Hoodlem's debut EP is intoxicating
Presenting their self-titled debut EP, Hoodlem brings to the table an intoxicating handful of fragmented R&B electronic. And you’d best bet it goes hand in hand with claps of cosmic percussion.
A tale of two brothers butting heads; "Rams" is a film about more than just sheep
I went into the film expecting a stoic, Icelandic comedy thanks to the theatrical trailer, but Rams proved to be a dry, glacial slog filled with pockets of surprisingly heartfelt and human warmth.
A look into...Groovin the Moo
As well as providing much needed exposure to local WA artists, GTM has returned in 2016 with a thrilling international lineup. We're moo're than excited.
ALBUM REVIEW: Feelin Kinda Free by The Drones
“Feelin Kinda Free” proves a fitting title- The Drones seem to be cut loose from the constraints of “acceptable” social discourse, as well as genre. It’s the auditory equivalent of an explosive; no one is safe from its zone of destruction. The result is exhilarating and fierce, and one of the best albums of their immense catalogue.
Miles Ahead: A trumpet worth tooting
As a biographical drama, the Miles Ahead does seem to have a rough basis in reality, following Miles Davis’ coke-fuelled hiatus from music throughout the mid to late-seventies.
Emma Thompson is the true legend in "The Legend of Barney Thompson"
In a rude contradiction to the film’s title, the character of Barney Thompson never quite reaches the lofty heights of his prescribed ‘legend’ status.
Live Review: Little Simz @ Chevron Festival Gardens
Little Simz kept the melody sweet, bass low, and lyrics forceful, solidifying her position as a force to be reckoned with, taking the title of King. Not Queen, because "women can be kings".
Otherworldly Jaw-dropping "LIMBO" is a MUST-SEE Fringe World event
LIMBO left me speechless, and it will undoubtedly have the same effect on you as well.
Exceptionally-crafted "The End of The Tour" is not your ordinary biopic
The film is not biographical in the capacity of ‘the life and times of’ either Lipsky or Wallace, rather it is a biographical examination of two 30-something-year-old men, their unconventional relationship built over the 5 days, and their individual dealings with an existential crisis’.
Fringe World 2016 Review: Inside We Hide
Inside we hide is an engaging and well done piece of theatre. The performers/director and writer have all nailed it. With a mixture of comedy, thrill and intrigue it has something for everyone.
PIAF 2016: HOME, Preview
Over 500 musicians and dancers will be taking on a 60-metre long stage to be set up at Langley Park on the Perth Foreshore. Akin to “The Giants” spectacle last year, PIAF’s 2016 theatrical spectacular Home is something developed for Western Australians by Western Australians.
ALBUM REVIEW: Hymns by Bloc Party
The good news is that “Hymns” is better than Bloc Party's last album (2012's “Four”). The bad news is that this doesn’t exactly mean it’s a particularly good one.
Indonesian street buskers documentary is coming to Perth for a one-time-only screening event
A special one-time-only screening event will be held at the HOYTS Millenium (Fremantle), on Saturday 6 February, immediately followed by a live Q&A with not only the director, but the three musicians featured in the documentary as well.
Fringe World 2016 "Halina" Review: Meet The Minions
The standout moment was the clever ensemble work in manipulating some carefully selected sheets. Without giving anything away, the clay creatures erupt with creativity to reveal to Halina how the ordinary can become the extraordinary.
Fringe Review: 'talk dirty to me' is Utterly Entertaining
talk dirty to me shines the spotlight on how we live and increasingly how we love. The show strikes that perfect balance of making you laugh, and making you think. You won’t be disappointed.
Hopeless in Love: How We Love, and Why We Love the Wrong People
I recently came to question what I feel as love. My love seemed to lead to extreme emotions and irrational decisions. To some I seemed like a freak. So I went out in search of answers as to whether there is something wrong with me.