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'A Very Kransky Christmas' is charming and macabre
Dec 21

Dec 21 'A Very Kransky Christmas' is charming and macabre

Rebecca Bowman
Theatre & Arts

The jokes carried punchlines which were reminiscent of the nativity and varied widely between bittersweet and gross-out homour in style.

Peking Duk Announces Their Biggest Tour Ever for 2019
Dec 20

Dec 20 Peking Duk Announces Their Biggest Tour Ever for 2019

Megan Neale
Music Nation

The boys are back, promising a string of shows in 2019 that you certainly won’t want to miss.

'Hey You There, Flower Girl': Exploring this New Exhibition
Dec 19

Dec 19 'Hey You There, Flower Girl': Exploring this New Exhibition

Rebecca Bowman
Art Nation

Hey You There, Flower Girl explores the highly gendered ideals of weddings, in which people are defined not by who they are, but by the role they are expected to play in the spectacle.

FILM REVIEW: "Sorry to Bother You" Requires all 111 Minutes of Your Time
Dec 17

Dec 17 FILM REVIEW: "Sorry to Bother You" Requires all 111 Minutes of Your Time

Joshua Peach
Screen Nation

‘Race relations; unions; individual success in a world of inequality; the role of radical art in promoting social change; the blurred line between compelled labour and indentured servitude – this is a highly abridged list of topics the film touches on. I could go on.‘

FILM REVIEW: "One Last Deal" is a Masterful Paint-By-Numbers.
Dec 16

Dec 16 FILM REVIEW: "One Last Deal" is a Masterful Paint-By-Numbers.

Joshua Peach
Perth Festival, Screen Nation

The film is painterly in other ways than its aesthetic.

Film Review: Can "Bumblebee" Pick Up The Pieces After Ten Years Of Michael Bay's Demolition?
Dec 15

Dec 15 Film Review: Can "Bumblebee" Pick Up The Pieces After Ten Years Of Michael Bay's Demolition?

Rhys Tarling
Screen Nation

The trouble with ‘Bee

Film Review: "Mortal Engines" Quickly Runs Out Of Steam
Dec 15

Dec 15 Film Review: "Mortal Engines" Quickly Runs Out Of Steam

Sharmaine Tan
Screen Nation

Certain elements of “Mortal Engines” were lacking

Ice Cream Factory Summer Festival opens for an epic 2018 season
Dec 14

Dec 14 Ice Cream Factory Summer Festival opens for an epic 2018 season

Rachel Yeo
Travel & Lifestyle

Cue the return of the Ice Cream Factory this summer, now bigger and better than ever.

Joyride on Music, YouTube, Drugs and the News
Dec 13

Dec 13 Joyride on Music, YouTube, Drugs and the News

Joel Raja
Music Nation, Interviews

‘I first started singing and playing keys when I was five. I have maintained that level of skill ever since.’

Film Review: The Young Dancers Bubble Up And Explode On LSD In "Climax"
Dec 12

Dec 12 Film Review: The Young Dancers Bubble Up And Explode On LSD In "Climax"

Rhys Tarling
Screen Nation

Enthralling and gross

5 Little Ways "Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse" Is Miraculous
Dec 10

Dec 10 5 Little Ways "Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse" Is Miraculous

Rhys Tarling
Screen Nation

Needless to say, this is a movie you should see ASAP. Really, it’s a superhero movie for anyone who’s sick of superhero movies; and it’s somehow also a treat for fans of the genre.

LIVE REVIEW: Mosquito Coast hits home with their new sound
Dec 9

Dec 9 LIVE REVIEW: Mosquito Coast hits home with their new sound

Rachel Yeo
Live Nation

Dream pop was on the agenda for tonight, and simply put, something truly special was delivered.

Podcast: Our Least Favourite Films of 2018
Dec 8

Dec 8 Podcast: Our Least Favourite Films of 2018

Rhys Tarling & Howie Ng
Screen Nation

In Part 2 of our 2018 retrospective, Howie and Rhys (and special guest Chris) descend into utter chaos as they dive deep into their least favourite films of the year so far.

Film Review: In "Roma", Alfonso Cuaron Has Crafted His Most Personal Film Yet
Dec 6

Dec 6 Film Review: In "Roma", Alfonso Cuaron Has Crafted His Most Personal Film Yet

Rhys Tarling
Screen Nation

Less of a straightforward narrative and more of a mosaic.

PREMIERE: Wooly Mammoth’s Big Year and New Single "Slowing at Sunrise"
Dec 5

Dec 5 PREMIERE: Wooly Mammoth’s Big Year and New Single "Slowing at Sunrise"

Joshua Peach
Music Nation

Its been a huge year for Perth band Wooly Mammoth. We are excited to premiere their new single, and talk to them about their journey so far.

FILM REVIEW: "Robin Hood" aims low; misses anyway
Dec 4

Dec 4 FILM REVIEW: "Robin Hood" aims low; misses anyway

Fynn Ryan
Screen Nation

 Robin Hood is a disaster - we’re ripping that bandaid straight off.

The Masculine in "First Man" & The Feminine in "Suspiria"
Dec 4

Dec 4 The Masculine in "First Man" & The Feminine in "Suspiria"

Rhys Tarling
Screen Nation

Some quick thoughts on Damien Chazelle’s “First Man” and Luca Guadagnino’s “Suspiria”

What The Live-Action "Cowboy Bebop" Will Have To Nail To Be Acceptable
Dec 4

Dec 4 What The Live-Action "Cowboy Bebop" Will Have To Nail To Be Acceptable

Rhys Tarling
Screen Nation

Whether we like it or not, it’s happening

"Stay With Us" Is Theatre That Makes You Think and Feel
Dec 3

Dec 3 "Stay With Us" Is Theatre That Makes You Think and Feel

Rebecca Bowman
Theatre & Arts

Stay With Us is the latest offering from Perth theatre company Last Great Hunt. It’s a space responsive work, set in the rooms and foyer of Riverview Hotel.

JAZZ UNDER THE STARS: WAYJO is Definitely Worth Looking Up
Dec 2

Dec 2 JAZZ UNDER THE STARS: WAYJO is Definitely Worth Looking Up

Joshua Peach
Live Nation, Music Nation

Festive jazz, a summer evening and cheap wine - the stars align at The West Australian Youth Jazz Orchestra’s season finale.

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