Day: 5 March 2017

Watch Father John Misty and his ‘stache blow Saturday Night Live away with “Pure Comedy” and “Total Entertainment Forever”

Since its first ever episode in 1975 featured a live performance from Billy Preston & Janis Ian, the iconic US sketch show Saturday Night Live has featured an established or emerging musical guest every episode. For as long as I can remember, the show has featured two performances per episode – and tonight it was…

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There is a secret message hidden within your Nintendo Switch Pro Controller

For those who grabbed the $99.95 Nintendo Switch Pro controller on Friday, you might be surprised to know that your shiny new controller bears a secret message.

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Film Review: Rings (USA, 2016) is dead on arrival

After spending the better part of two years playing musical chairs with the release schedule, Rings arrives with a considerable thud to remind us how unnecessary certain sequels are. Presenting a messy storyline that wants to both adhere to the formula of Gore Verbinski‘s (supremely superior) 2002 original The Ring and place its own stamp on…

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Win a copy of Mr. Selfridge: The Complete Fourth Season on DVD

Nine years have passed and Harry Selfridge is at the pinnacle of his wealth and celebrity and enjoying the frenzy of the roaring 20s. But in this buzzing, fast-evolving world, Harry is splashing his cash in an unprecedented, dangerous way. Starring Jeremy Piven, Tom Goodman-Hill, Amanda Abbington, Katherine Kelly, the final series of this much…

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Brad Pitt stars in the teaser for Netflix black comedy film War Machine

If there’s anything we already know about 2017, it’s that Netflix has definitely upped their A-game in content. The teaser for David Michôd‘s new dark comedy war film War Machine, starring and produced by Brad Pitt, officially dropped over the weekend and features a star-studded cast including Tilda Swinton, Sir Ben Kingsley, Topher Grace and Will Poulter. Watch the…

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David Morrissey on The Governor vs Negan, The Walking Dead and playing polarising characters (EXCLUSIVE)

We had the opportunity to meet and chat with actor David Morrissey, the first part of our interview discussing his new series The Missing. However most Australian and American audiences would be more familiar with Morrissey as The Governor in The Walking Dead or going back even earlier in the musical comedy Blackpool. We couldn’t…

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Watch the intense teaser for David Fincher’s thrilling Netflix series Mindhunter

Rolling off from the incredible success of House of Cards, David Fincher (The Social Network, Gone Girl) has returned to Netflix for a new series, Mindhunter. In the vein of True Detective, the series follows a a pair of FBI agents as they interview imprisoned serial killers in an attempt to solve cases in 1979. Watch the trailer here: Based…

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AF French Film Festival Review: Kalinka (France, 2016) is a shocking and suspenseful true-crime thriller

Kalinka (Au nom de ma fille) is a French film that is based on the real-life events surrounding the Kalinka Bamberski case. It’s a dark and suspenseful thriller about one man’s dogged determination for justice. It’s a fight that spans multiple decades and traverses a couple of different country’s borders with the pure aim of…

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Teeling Whiskey is celebrating St Patrick’s day with a series of events across Sydney and Melbourne

The Multi-award winning Irish Whiskey, Teeling Whiskey is marking the one year anniversary of their distillery in Dublin, with the launch of a limited edition Revival Volume II 13 Year Old Single Malt, just in time for St Patricks day.  In addition to the commemorative Single Malt, they are releasing the multi-award winning Teeling 24 Year…

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Taste of Sydney returns to Centennial Park this week with a superstar line-up of chefs and dishes

Taste of Sydney is serving up a delicious gastronomic experience, bringing together the city’s hottest bars and restaurants at this year’s Festival. From 9 – 12 March, our top chefs will be returning to Centennial Park, to showcase more than 50 signature dishes. The Taste pass ticket costs $25 and includes entry to the festival, with access…

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Mr G’s Bar and Grill brings the Bronx to the Bay (Sydney)

Mr. G’s is the newest player to join the increasingly popular Intercontinental Double Bay. Owners Patrick and Angela Gallagher of Gallagher Hotels, named the restaurant after the original Mr G, Patrick’s father. They’ve brought on chef Dave Little – former private chef to film-maker George Lucas – to take care of the kitchen, focusing on quality sourced…

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