Day: 1 November 2022

11 Events you do not want to miss at Perth Festival 2023

Perth Festival celebrates its 70th anniversary in 2023, and artistic director Iain Grandage looked to the stars when pulling together this program. In his address at the program launch held at the Perth Concert Hall last week, Grandage talked about how the stars are central to, and connect, cultures around the globe; and how for Noongar…

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Interview: Hannah Barlow and Kane Senes on creating horror film Sissy from a deeply personal space

After earning a swarm of likes from SXSW audiences earlier in the year and from the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA), where it earned nominations for Best Film, Best Direction, and Best Lead Actress (for Aisha Dee’s committed performance), the social media slasher Sissy is ready for local audiences to like and…

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Film Review: Sissy is campy and gory without undermining its dangerous thematics

Whether we like them (or follow them) or not, influencers – sorry, “content creators” – are a cultural mainstay in our society that often extends beyond the environment of social media.  In Australian horror effort Sissy, co-writers/directors Hannah Barlow and Kane Senes seem all too aware of the faux importance influencers place upon themselves, a…

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Photo Gallery: George Thorogood & the Destroyers – Enmore Theatre, Sydney (31.10.22)

Classic rock legend George Thorogood & the Destroyers returned to Sydney’s Enmore Theatre on his Good To Be Bad Tour: 45 Years Of Rock. George and his band absolutely ripped through his signature rock and roll classics including the fan favourites “Bad To The Bone”, “I Drink Alone”, “One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer” and…

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Interview: Vatic talk their new EP, launch show and horror films

Melbourne metalcore outfit Vatic have proven to be a strong contender in the booming local heavy scene. Their highly-anticipated concept EP Mercer 217 – released Friday 21 October – is a shining example of their depth as a band and striking creativity. We had a chat with the band regarding the new EP to learn…

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