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REVIEW: Bloomhouse's "Homegrown" is an innovative celebration of classical music
Jan 22

Jan 22 REVIEW: Bloomhouse's "Homegrown" is an innovative celebration of classical music

Leanna Puttick
Theatre & Arts, Live Nation

Homegrown brought a new and innovative way to use classical music to “activate” the community around us, allowing us to access live music performances in a seamless, easy-breezy, no-fuss experience.

FILM REVIEW: "Sing Sing" is a conventional but convincing character study of hope and redemption
Jan 22

Jan 22 FILM REVIEW: "Sing Sing" is a conventional but convincing character study of hope and redemption

Flynn Le Cornu
Film Review, Screen Nation

The raw enormity of the feelings on screen are undeniably moving, and I found myself teary-eyed at a few points throughout.

FILM REVIEW: "Holy Cow” is a hasty, single-serve coming-of-age with a good heart
Jan 20

Jan 20 FILM REVIEW: "Holy Cow” is a hasty, single-serve coming-of-age with a good heart

Flynn Le Cornu
Screen Nation, Film Review

Despite its rush to finish, Holy Cow is funny, warm and runs its course with a wry charm befitting of the characters.

FILM REVIEW: In "Emilia Pérez", high melodrama gets lost in musical translation
Jan 8

Jan 8 FILM REVIEW: In "Emilia Pérez", high melodrama gets lost in musical translation

Aaron Graham
Film Review, Screen Nation

The performances are all given a lot of heart, and expect it to win a lot of awards based on them. 

FILM REVIEW: “The Seed of the Sacred Fig” is a fiery cocktail of grief and triumph
Dec 21

Dec 21 FILM REVIEW: “The Seed of the Sacred Fig” is a fiery cocktail of grief and triumph

Flynn Le Cornu
Film Review, Screen Nation

In an age so inundated with the complexity, knowledge and trauma of oppression across the globe, it is immensely inspiring to bear witness to a war cry for future freedom.

FILM REVIEW: "Nosferatu" is fang-tastic
Dec 18

Dec 18 FILM REVIEW: "Nosferatu" is fang-tastic

Fynn Ryan
Film Review, Screen Nation

Visit your local cinema freely. Go safely, and leave a piece of the happiness you brought with you.

FILM REVIEW: "The Monk and the Gun" is a stunning but fragmented glimpse of history and human nature
Dec 11

Dec 11 FILM REVIEW: "The Monk and the Gun" is a stunning but fragmented glimpse of history and human nature

Flynn Le Cornu
Screen Nation

The Monk and the Gun has a real heart. One worth seeing if you’re after some visually delightful, narratively relaxed escapism.

PREVIEW: Experience the heart of Australian opera and classical music with "Homegrown"
Dec 10

Dec 10 PREVIEW: Experience the heart of Australian opera and classical music with "Homegrown"

Isolated Nation
Theatre & Arts, Live Nation

Presented by Bloomhouse Projects, this intimate recital will feature performances by internationally acclaimed Australian expats alongside emerging local talents in Australian opera and classical music.

LIVE SNAPSHOTS: WALLOWS @ FREMANTLE ARTS CENTRE
Dec 8

Dec 8 LIVE SNAPSHOTS: WALLOWS @ FREMANTLE ARTS CENTRE

Sethen Sheehan Lee
Live Nation

Multi-Platinum alt-rock trio Wallows bring their biggest global headline tour thus far to the Fremantle Arts Centre, on Thursday the 5th of December.

FILM REVIEW: "Wicked" is an unapologetic musical that thrives on the big screen
Nov 20

Nov 20 FILM REVIEW: "Wicked" is an unapologetic musical that thrives on the big screen

Aaron Graham
Film Review, Screen Nation

The sets are huge, and the costumes, scenery and choreography are inch-perfect. With a snappy script and precise editing, there isn't a moment wasted as we jump from scene to scene.

LIVE SNAPSHOTS: YARD ACT @ FREO SOCIAL
Nov 18

Nov 18 LIVE SNAPSHOTS: YARD ACT @ FREO SOCIAL

Sethen Sheehan Lee
Live Nation

Yard Act rocked Freo. Social with an incredible show on November 17th 2024. Our photographer Shayla Patchett captured some amazing photos which encapsulated the energy and excitement of the night.

FILM REVIEW: "GLADIATOR II" earns a raucous applause
Nov 15

Nov 15 FILM REVIEW: "GLADIATOR II" earns a raucous applause

Fynn Ryan
Film Review, Screen Nation

Are you not entertained? We sure are!

FILM REVIEW: "SMILE 2" EARNS A SCOWL
Oct 19

Oct 19 FILM REVIEW: "SMILE 2" EARNS A SCOWL

Fynn Ryan
Screen Nation, Film Review

Twice the length and half as scary, Smile 2 is Smile 1 with a coat of lip-gloss.

FILM REVIEW: "THE APPRENTICE" GETS THE JOB DONE
Oct 19

Oct 19 FILM REVIEW: "THE APPRENTICE" GETS THE JOB DONE

Fynn Ryan
Film Review, Screen Nation

Litigations, lawsuits and reputation on the line: The Apprentice walks willingly into the line of fire.

BRAT SUMMER IS COMING TO PERTH: LANEWAY FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES THEIR LINE-UP FOR 2025
Oct 9

Oct 9 BRAT SUMMER IS COMING TO PERTH: LANEWAY FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES THEIR LINE-UP FOR 2025

Sethen Sheehan Lee
Live Nation

The much-anticipated line-up for Laneway Festival in 2025 has finally dropped. Its offical, BRAT Summer is coming to Australia!

Is "Joker: Folie a Deux" a triumph or folly?
Oct 7

Oct 7 Is "Joker: Folie a Deux" a triumph or folly?

Rhys Tarling
Screen Nation, Film Review

it’s a film that never allows you to sit comfortably with any one emotion for its entire run-time.

St. ALi Italian Film Festival 2024: "Confidenza" is an airtight, breathless psychodrama
Oct 7

Oct 7 St. ALi Italian Film Festival 2024: "Confidenza" is an airtight, breathless psychodrama

Flynn Le Cornu
Screen Nation

 Confidenza (Trust) sets a very high bar for this season's ST. Ali Italian Film Festival.

FILM REVIEW: "THE SUBSTANCE" IS SICKLY AND SUBLIME
Sep 17

Sep 17 FILM REVIEW: "THE SUBSTANCE" IS SICKLY AND SUBLIME

Fynn Ryan
Film Review, Screen Nation

Tight writing, committed performances, sickening practical effects - The Substance is a certified cult-classic.

FILM REVIEW: "STRANGE DARLING" MATCHES IT'S FREAK
Aug 22

Aug 22 FILM REVIEW: "STRANGE DARLING" MATCHES IT'S FREAK

Fynn Ryan
Film Review, Screen Nation

With more red herrings than the subtropical waters of the Caribbean Sea: Strange Darling shines when it submits to what it is.

LIVE SNAPSHOTS: HEALTH @ MAGNET HOUSE
Aug 4

Aug 4 LIVE SNAPSHOTS: HEALTH @ MAGNET HOUSE

Sethen Sheehan Lee
Live Nation

Health, the industrial/noise rock band from Los Angeles, California brought their electrifying live show to Perth’s Magnet House. They completely sold out their show on a cold and rainy Wednesday night at the end of July.

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