Official Secrets, while melodramatic and heavy-handed in execution, is a thrilling political procedural with good intentions, carried by a powerful and subtle performance by Kiera Knightley.
INTERVIEW: The incredible Hermitude, from then to now
There’s no stopping Hermitude, who have not only just released their sixth album Pollyanarchy and smashed out a recent Like A Version, but are also now embarking on the first leg of their Australian tour. We got the fantastic opportunity to grab a few drinks with the hip hop/electronic legends before their live performance at Metro City tonight.
Podcast: Finding truth in the lie with Lulu Wang's "The Farewell" (别告诉她)
This episode, join Howie and special guest Ronan O’Neill as we break down Lulu Wang's “The Farewell", A24's latest based-on-a-true-story family drama, starring Awkwafina and an all Asian cast.
LIVE REVIEW: Sampa The Great @ Freo.Social
Finally, Australia’s darling of hip hop graces Perth with her presence at Freo Social.
Theatre Review: Pop-Up Globe’s “A Midsummer Night's Dream” is an Antipodean Vision
The latest interpretation of William Shakespeare’s great works has come to Perth, and it’s bringing its ancestral home along with it. If you’re like me, and have always wanted to see Shakespeare performed in its original setting, then the Pop-Up Globe is for you!
INTERVIEW: Hollow Coves release 'Moments', an inspiring new album about redemption
Hollow Coves hopes to change people’s perspectives with their new single ‘Anew’ and album Moments, just released this past Friday. We had a chat to them about it all and their passion of inspiring people through their music!
THEATRE REVIEW: Macbeth is gritty opera at its blood-soaked best
WAO’s Macbeth is a sumptuous production for the senses. The modern edge visually contrasts markedly with the near-timeless score, giving it a transcendent effect befitting a play simultaneously about the other-worldly and the closest of homes to all of us—the human heart.
Ghost Care and friends hit a "Home Run" at The Bird single launch
On Friday, October 18th, and the stars have aligned for the band to shine: A more cohesive line-up curated by Ghost Care drummer Luke Del Fante himself, an enthusiastic audience who are there just to see them, and, of course, one of the best live music venues in Perth: The Bird.
LIVE REVIEW: An evening with Tyne-James Organ
An evening with Tyne-James Organ is one where tunnelling agony coincides with only the tenderest of love. A beautifully excruciating performance that opens up old wounds.
INTERVIEW: Get to know NZ indie pop band, The Beths
Upon coming to the end of the Australian leg of their tour, we spoke to The Beths about their touring experiences this year and what they have in store for fans with their next album.
THEATRE REVIEW: Ice Land is a didactic, glaring glimpse into the neglected methamphetamine crisis on our doorstep
I’m going to say it: Yirra Yaakin’s World Premiere of Ice Land was the most gripping production I have had the privilege to review all year. It was confronting, transfixing and gut wrenching all at once. Above all, with an exponentially worsening methamphetamine crisis plaguing Perth streets continually, it was very, very needed.
INTERVIEW: Tony Award-winning designer Roger Kirk discusses Macbeth
Verdi’s masterful operatic retelling of the seemingly immortal Shakespearean epic tragedy Macbeth is set to hit the His Majesty’s Theatre stage this weekend, courtesy of the West Australian Opera in conjunction with the State Opera of South Australia. We spoke to Tony Award-winning costume and set designer Roger Kirk.
Film Review: “El Camino” is a functional, elegant coda for the outlaw Jesse Pinkman
“What happened to Jesse Pinkman?” Creator Vince Gilligan has re-teamed with Aaron Paul and the rest of the craftspeople who made Breaking Bad the premium entertainment it was to give us an answer in El Camino.
LIVE REVIEW: The Beths lead the way @ Badlands Bar
Overall, the tour was well worth its wait and it was fantastic to experience such a strongly female-powered rock gig.
Japanese Wallpaper's upcoming album 'Glow' + Australian tour
Japanese Wallpaper has recently released ‘Tongue Tied’ following the hit ‘Imaginary Friends’, ahead of his upcoming tour and new album Glow.
THEATRE REVIEW: Fully Sikh is a portrait of multicultural millennial Australia
What does it mean to be ‘Australian’? Furthermore, does the presence of such a supposed singular culture provide legitimate grounding to distinguish the ‘other’ from those deemed ‘Australians’? History lays down something of a jigsaw puzzle in reflection of this; a piece of which is provided by Sukhjit Kaur Khalsa in Fully Sikh, a Barking Gecko Theatre and Black Swan State Theatre Company co-production.
Film Review: Two Will Smiths cannot save "Gemini Man" from outdated mediocrity
How Much Smiths Could a Will Smith Smith if a Will Smith could Smith Smiths?
Four iconic Jesse Pinkman episodes to get you pumped for "Breaking Bad" movie "El Camino"
With Jesse Pinkman as the sole focus this time, we thought it would be a good idea to lay out four of the greatest Breaking Bad episodes centered on our favourite bitch.
Women-Only Event & Concert Series Makes Waves in Perth
An event coordinator from Perth has flipped the city's DJ scene on its head by creating a community enclave exclusively for women and trans performers and attendees. I got the chance to sit down and talk to Nicky Bridge about her latest endeavour, Into The Womb – A Girl's Night Out.
LIVE REVIEW: KAIIT lights up Mojos with "Miss Shiney" Tour
Mojos was heaving on Monday night as people flocked to close their long weekend with the majestic KAIIT, and local support acts Your Girl Pho and Grievous Bodily Calm.