Day: 25 November 2013

the AU sessions: Robert Ellis (Nashville) performs "Only Lies"

the AU review presents a LIVE and EXCLUSIVE performance by Robert Ellis and the track “Only Lies” as part of the AU sessions series. The track is from his soon to be released album. Robert Ellis is currently touring Australia, during which this was filmed. Watch the session now:

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Live Review: Cub Sport – Brighton Up Bar, Sydney (23.11.13)

Cub Sport’s music has been described as ‘infectiously happy with summer pop vibes’. Their live show does just the same, carrying off a smooth-sailing performance that is surprisingly low-key. Not as in low energy (each band member pays ferocious attention to their instruments) but the night took a friendly register, only encouraged by the cosy…

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Australian Box Office: The Hunger Games: Catching Fire claims top spot in opening weekend.

The Australian box office saw the highly anticipated sequel The Hunger Games: Catching Fire claim the number one spot in Australia over the weekend, bringing in $12.475 million on 579 screens from Thursday 21st November to Sunday 24th November. The film took in $2.6 million on Friday alone, thanks to sold out midnight screenings around…

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BIFF Review – Don Jon (USA, 2013)

As BIFF winds down the movies certainly do not. The last screening of Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s Don Jon graced the Palace Cinemas last night and guests were greeted with champagne and a chance to be photographed. It was a nice touch to bring a little bit of Hollywood to Brisbane. Anticipation for Don Jon  has been brimming…

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TV Review: New Girl – Season 3 Episode 9 “Longest Night Ever” (USA, 2013)

Three cheers for the return of Ferguson! Winston’s intense love of that cat remains a very amusing theme of this season and it was nice to have it brought to the forefront yet again. Winston also took on a bigger role in this episode, although he still seems the odd man out of the gang….

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TV Classic Review: Summer Heights High – The Complete Series (Australia, 2007)

As everyone is talking about the new ABC series Ja’mie: Private School Girl at the moment, lets take a look back at Chris Lilley’s last project Summer Heights High. Set at an Australian public high school, Summer Heights High is a mockumentary starring Ja’mie King, Jonah Takalua and Mr. G – all played by funny man Chris Lilley. We all know…

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Theatre Review: Bruce – The Blue Room Theatre, Perth (21.11.13)

Meet Bruce. He’s a “hero” cop, turned bestselling author, turned astronaut, turned time traveller. He’s also the titular star of Tim Watts’ and Wyatt Nixon-Lloyd’s new production Bruce. Oh and in case you hadn’t noticed already he’s a giant yellow foam block. Suffice to say this is a show like none other you will see…

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