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Giddy up for a rowdy ride in "Railed", presented by Head First Acrobats
Jun 7

Jun 7 Giddy up for a rowdy ride in "Railed", presented by Head First Acrobats

Sharmaine Tan
Theatre & Arts

Exuding an infectious energy that oozed with cheekiness and confidence, their comedic banter earned whoops and shouts from men and ladies alike.

FILM REVIEW: "THE CONJURING: THE DEVIL MADE ME DO IT" DIDN'T DO IT FOR ME
Jun 4

Jun 4 FILM REVIEW: "THE CONJURING: THE DEVIL MADE ME DO IT" DIDN'T DO IT FOR ME

Fynn Ryan
Screen Nation

The Devil Made Me Do It is perhaps the weakest link in The Conjuring franchise (not taking into account it’s horrible spinoffs), trading the haunted house formula for a murder mystery, to diminishing returns.

Theatre: Dureshawar Khan's "MoR" is a triumphant ode to migrant motherhood
Jun 3

Jun 3 Theatre: Dureshawar Khan's "MoR" is a triumphant ode to migrant motherhood

Sharmaine Tan
Theatre & Arts

“I felt it was something I owed my mother after all this time. Writing this piece was as much of an apology as much as a love letter.”

FILM REVIEW:  "A QUIET PLACE: PART II" LOUDLY IMPROVES UPON ITS PREDECESSOR
May 28

May 28 FILM REVIEW: "A QUIET PLACE: PART II" LOUDLY IMPROVES UPON ITS PREDECESSOR

Fynn Ryan
Screen Nation

John Krasinski, AKA Jim from The Office, has obviously been taking notes since the previous film, and eagerly returns to write, direct and star in the second iteration of the little monster movie that could.

A stunning "The Audition" takes centre stage at the 2021 German Film Festival
May 24

May 24 A stunning "The Audition" takes centre stage at the 2021 German Film Festival

Fynn Ryan
Screen Nation

The Audition is a visceral experience, wrapping it's strings around viewers and twisting tight.

FILM REVIEW: Chris Rock's Saw reboot "Spiral" is dizzyingly bad
May 23

May 23 FILM REVIEW: Chris Rock's Saw reboot "Spiral" is dizzyingly bad

Fynn Ryan
Screen Nation

I'm not too sure what Chris Rock saw in Saw, but I saw Chris Rock's Saw and it see-saws the line of being the worst Saw I ever saw.

Priscilla Queen of the Desert the musical is a colourful burst of raucousness and delight
May 12

May 12 Priscilla Queen of the Desert the musical is a colourful burst of raucousness and delight

Sharmaine Tan
Theatre & Arts

Bright sparkly lights, flashy colours and never-ending sass are only a taste of what to expect in this hilarious musical from the heart.

THEATRE REVIEW: Playthings has enough heart to make up for some shortcomings
May 5

May 5 THEATRE REVIEW: Playthings has enough heart to make up for some shortcomings

Daniel Morey
Theatre & Arts

For anyone predisposed to a good coming-of-age tale, this one should tick all the right boxes.

INTERVIEW: Racka Chachi opens up the spotlight for Tesoro with single, ‘Dreams’
Apr 29

Apr 29 INTERVIEW: Racka Chachi opens up the spotlight for Tesoro with single, ‘Dreams’

Joel Raja
Interviews, Music Nation

After releasing a number of music videos and singles, a sole member of the Racka Chachi affiliation has decided to step directly into the limelight, Tesoro.

FILM REVIEW: Chloé Zhao paints a sobering and beautiful portrait with  "Nomadland"
Apr 26

Apr 26 FILM REVIEW: Chloé Zhao paints a sobering and beautiful portrait with "Nomadland"

Angelique Tuffnell
Screen Nation

Nomadland is not driven by plot. It is a film about rhythms, about the society we have crafted, about modern American life.

Don't miss out on An Evening With John Butler
Apr 21

Apr 21 Don't miss out on An Evening With John Butler

Sharmaine Tan
Music Nation

Forget the big lights and confetti, John Butler will draw you in with his stories from the road and from his heart.

THEATRE REVIEW: Legally Blonde The Musical
Apr 19

Apr 19 THEATRE REVIEW: Legally Blonde The Musical

Tanya Antero
Theatre & Arts

Legally Blonde The Musical is a must watch if you’re a fan of 2000s chick-flicks, over-the-top performances and insane amounts of pink! This production will make you say ‘OMIGOD!’

Podcast: "Godzilla vs Kong" is exactly what you think it is
Apr 18

Apr 18 Podcast: "Godzilla vs Kong" is exactly what you think it is

Howie Ng
Screen Nation

This episode on the Spoiler Nation podcast, Howie and special guest Fynn dissect the showdown on the century that is Godzilla Vs Kong.

ALBUM REVIEW: Nika Mo's Of Cloven Hoof in Honey is a 'boundlessly creative' debut
Apr 15

Apr 15 ALBUM REVIEW: Nika Mo's Of Cloven Hoof in Honey is a 'boundlessly creative' debut

Daniel Morey
Music Nation

Nika Mo’s debut album Of Cloven Hoof in Honey is boundlessly creative, vividly imagined, and richly detailed.

LIVE REVIEW: Julia Wallace's epic EP launch at Barbes
Apr 9

Apr 9 LIVE REVIEW: Julia Wallace's epic EP launch at Barbes

Daniel Morey
Live Nation, Music Nation

In just her second show as Julia Wallace and first with a backing band, Julia Wallace proved why she is already a world class talent, blowing away the Barbes crowd at the launch of her debut EP, Place in Mind, on the night of 8 April.

INTERVIEW: Rising star Julia Wallace discusses her new EP and playing live
Apr 5

Apr 5 INTERVIEW: Rising star Julia Wallace discusses her new EP and playing live

Daniel Morey
Live Nation, Music Nation, Interviews

On the 24 March 2021, Julia released her debut EP, Place in Mind. I was super fortunate to get the chance to talk to her on the phone about the new EP and her live plans.

FILM REVIEW: "Nobody" gives Saul Goodman fists of fury
Mar 31

Mar 31 FILM REVIEW: "Nobody" gives Saul Goodman fists of fury

Fynn Ryan
Screen Nation

Odenkirk is as charismatic as they come, and after nearly 11 years of watching him play the smooth talking sleazebag lawyer, Saul Goodman, it's fantastic to see him throw a punch.

Bye, Bye Morons is a weird ride that's sorely needed
Mar 26

Mar 26 Bye, Bye Morons is a weird ride that's sorely needed

james redman
Art Nation, Screen Nation, French Film Festival
Yes, it's true - Zack Snyder’s Justice League is pretty good
Mar 22

Mar 22 Yes, it's true - Zack Snyder’s Justice League is pretty good

Rhys Tarling
Screen Nation

ZSJL, while retaining the basic plot of its theatrically released sister movie, is the violent opposite in its feeling; it’s decadent, consciously mythic and bursting with gorgeous tableaus and a sense of grandiosity.

LIVE SNAPSHOTS: Hear & Now ft. The Struggling Kings + Dulcie + The Southern River Band + Spacey Jane
Mar 22

Mar 22 LIVE SNAPSHOTS: Hear & Now ft. The Struggling Kings + Dulcie + The Southern River Band + Spacey Jane

Sethen Sheehan Lee
Live Nation

Photos courtesy of Sethen Sheehan-Lee.

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