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FILM REVIEW: Warwick Thornton returns with ambitious outback drama “The New Boy”  
Jul 20

Jul 20 FILM REVIEW: Warwick Thornton returns with ambitious outback drama “The New Boy”  

Howie Ng
Screen Nation

Armed with thought-provoking themes and weighty ideas worthy of discussion, The New Boy is a visually striking and contemplative outback drama that is ultimately hampered by its own ambitious storytelling.

Scandinavian Film Festival 2023: "Let the River Flow" is a Compelling Norwegian/Sámi Historical Drama
Jul 16

Jul 16 Scandinavian Film Festival 2023: "Let the River Flow" is a Compelling Norwegian/Sámi Historical Drama

Aaron Graham
Screen Nation

Let the River Flow is the opening film of the Scandinavian Film Festival, which runs from 20 July-9 August in Perth at Palace Raine Square, Luna Leederville and Luna on SX.

LIVE SNAPSHOTS: YOU ME AT SIX @ MAGNET HOUSE
Jul 10

Jul 10 LIVE SNAPSHOTS: YOU ME AT SIX @ MAGNET HOUSE

Sethen Sheehan Lee
Live Nation

Marking the start of their first Australian headline tour in 5 years, You Me At Six took to stage on Sunday the 9th of July at Perth’s Magnet House.

Revelation Perth International Film Festival 2023: "I Like Movies" review
Jul 5

Jul 5 Revelation Perth International Film Festival 2023: "I Like Movies" review

Fynn Ryan
Screen Nation

As a love letter to film, it is contriving and ubiquitous. Tearing notable pages from the likes of Lady Bird and Mid90’s, to diminishing returns.

LIVE SNAPSHOTS: HOCKEY DAD & RUBY FIELDS @ METROS FREO
Jul 1

Jul 1 LIVE SNAPSHOTS: HOCKEY DAD & RUBY FIELDS @ METROS FREO

Sethen Sheehan Lee
Live Nation

Arguably two of Australia's favourite indie rock acts, Hockey Dad and Ruby Fields brought their massive co-headline tour to Fremantle on Friday the 30th of June.

Movie Roundup: Turbulent productions and CGI-generated fun clash in "The Flash" and "Transformers: Rise of The Beasts"
Jun 26

Jun 26 Movie Roundup: Turbulent productions and CGI-generated fun clash in "The Flash" and "Transformers: Rise of The Beasts"

Rhys Tarling
Screen Nation

After nine years of a turbulent production and a main star’s recent disturbing crime spree, The Flash”, directed by Andy Muschietti, has sped into theatres but it’s not exactly in fighting shape.

LIVE SNAPSHOTS: TROPHY EYES @ FREO SOCIAL
Jun 23

Jun 23 LIVE SNAPSHOTS: TROPHY EYES @ FREO SOCIAL

Sethen Sheehan Lee
Live Nation

On the eve of the release of their 4th studio album, “Suicide and Sunshine”, Trophy Eyes brought their electric live show to the Freo Social. This show marked the band’s first gig in our state in over 5 years.

2023 Spanish Film Festival: 4 Films You Can't Miss
Jun 4

Jun 4 2023 Spanish Film Festival: 4 Films You Can't Miss

Aaron Graham
Screen Nation

The 25th anniversary of the Spanish Film Festival in Perth brings over 30 films to pick from between the 3 locations- so we’ve picked four to dig your teeth into before you explore the rest.

THEATRE: "Things I Know to Be True" is a family drama so real and relatable, it hurts
Jun 4

Jun 4 THEATRE: "Things I Know to Be True" is a family drama so real and relatable, it hurts

Aaron Graham
Theatre & Arts

Things I Know to Be True is quintessential Australian family drama, and the play carefully ramps up its emotional gravitas from its very first words.

THEATRE: “Sisterhood of the Traveling Lighter” conjures a heartwarming ode to lifelong female friendships
May 29

May 29 THEATRE: “Sisterhood of the Traveling Lighter” conjures a heartwarming ode to lifelong female friendships

Howie Ng
Theatre & Arts

The main thing that will strike you about the Sisterhood of the Traveling Lighter is its charm.

LIVE SNAPSHOTS: MOVEMENTS @ THE UNDERWORLD - LONDON
May 26

May 26 LIVE SNAPSHOTS: MOVEMENTS @ THE UNDERWORLD - LONDON

Sethen Sheehan Lee
Live Nation

While it’s only been a few months since we caught Movements for their sold-out show at Magnet House in Perth, we were so impressed by their performance that when the opportunity arose for our photographer (Sethen Sheehan-Lee) to cover this show, we couldn’t say no.

Film Review: ‘Fast X’ retools a failing engine
May 20

May 20 Film Review: ‘Fast X’ retools a failing engine

Rhys Tarling
Screen Nation

Fast X is in every sense a roller coaster ride of a movie.

A festival worth the wait: GTM Bunbury 2023 in review
May 8

May 8 A festival worth the wait: GTM Bunbury 2023 in review

Bella Mairata
Perth Festival, Live Nation

With a diverse line-up of artists from around the world, the Groovin The Moo festival in Bunbury had something for everyone.

2023 German Film Festival Preview: 4 films you need to check out
May 8

May 8 2023 German Film Festival Preview: 4 films you need to check out

Rhys Tarling
Screen Nation

Running from May 4th to the 24th, the festival will see more than 30 films making their Australian premiere at Luna on SX in Fremantle, Luna Leederville, and Palace Cinemas in Raine Square.

FILM REVIEW: "Polite Society" is an unhinged action comedy
Apr 29

Apr 29 FILM REVIEW: "Polite Society" is an unhinged action comedy

Rhys Tarling
Screen Nation

While not totally successful, ‘Polite Society’ is still an admirable meld of over-the-top Bollywood action and dry British humour.

FILM REVIEW: Is "Evil Dead Rise" groovy or snoozy?
Apr 25

Apr 25 FILM REVIEW: Is "Evil Dead Rise" groovy or snoozy?

Fynn Ryan
Screen Nation

Rise is a palatable Evil Dead, a welcome introduction for those who wish to skim read the Book of the Dead before deciding if they’d prefer more humour, horror, or violence.

Slowly Slowly Announce Local Supports for the Perth Date of their Daisy Chain Tour
Apr 19

Apr 19 Slowly Slowly Announce Local Supports for the Perth Date of their Daisy Chain Tour

Sethen Sheehan Lee
Live Nation

Isolated Nation favourites Teenage Joans and local up-and-comers Tied Down have been announced as the local supports for Slowly Slowly’s headline show at Magnet House on the 5th of May.

FILM REVIEW: “Dungeons and Dragons: Honour Among Thieves” is a critical hit
Apr 9

Apr 9 FILM REVIEW: “Dungeons and Dragons: Honour Among Thieves” is a critical hit

Howie Ng
Screen Nation

This movie rolled a natural 20 on a performance check.

FILM REVIEW: " The Super Mario Bros. Movie" is a vibrant exercise in judicious brand management
Apr 5

Apr 5 FILM REVIEW: " The Super Mario Bros. Movie" is a vibrant exercise in judicious brand management

Rhys Tarling
Screen Nation

While squarely aimed at kids, The Super Mario Bros Movie convinced me Mario and Luigi have the potential to be an endearing duo.

GTM is back for you, BUNBURY!
Apr 4

Apr 4 GTM is back for you, BUNBURY!

Bella Mairata
Live Nation

Groovin' the Moo Festival is back in Burbury, Western Australia after three long years, and it promises to be bigger and better than ever before. With tickets currently on sale, fans should be sure to secure their spots for the anticipated return of GTM on Saturday 6 May 2023.

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