Day: 5 March 2025

Interview: Keke Palmer on her new film One of Them Days, breaking generational curses, and “vibing” with SZA

Across television, film, music, literature and live theatre, Keke Palmer has rarely left a stone unturned.  And she’s certainly not looking to give up the exploration any time soon. With the release of One of Them Days, not only is Palmer headlining alongside the Grammy-winning SZA, she’s flexing her big boss energy as one of…

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Film Review: One of Them Days is a spirited genre vehicle elevated by the charming duo of Keke Palmer and SZA

When it comes to the tried and tested buddy comedy, chemistry is key.  Keke Palmer, arguably one of the most mega-wattage charm possessors currently working, and R&B music starlet SZA prove quite the dynamic duo in One of Them Days, an extremely spirited genre vehicle that they continually elevate when it occasionally gives in to…

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First impressions: Disney+’s Win or Lose is a home run for Pixar

Animation studio Pixar take on their first Disney+ original animated television show with Win or Lose. In the eight episode series, Pixar return to their roots with a story following a middle-school softball championship league told in an anthology style, with each episode told from a different kid and adult that affects the baseball team’s…

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BABYMETAL in Brisbane: This might be the most fun I’ve had at at a show all year

35 isn’t old, but some days it feels it. And I’d definitely head-banged a little too hard for someone my age the night before at A Day to Remember. Returning to the Fortitude Music Hall for my second show in as many days (something I’m gradually finding I may also be too old for) the…

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Elyas injects a sense of heart into its multiple bouts of choreographed brutality: Alliance Française French Film Festival Review

Whilst it’s been two decades since French director Florent-Emilio Siri dipped his toe in the action genre with the 2005 Bruce Willis vehicle Hostage, it’s evident he hasn’t lost any flair for such, with his relentless Elyas touching on topical themes whilst proving rousing as an exaggerated vehicle in the same vein of a Liam Neeson…

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Second Idol

Exclusive Single Premiere: Second Idol “Postcolonial Blues” (2025)

Eora/Sydney-based post-punk/goth band Second Idol are known for their music that speaks to the community. Their latest track, the haunting “Postcolonial Blues”, is a prime example. We are delighted to premiere this single today, along with its video, which happened to be filmed in my neighbourhood, “Postcolonial Blues” tackles some significant philosophical conundrums. How do we…

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Spacey Jane

Spacey Jane announce massive Australia and New Zealand Tour – UPDATED DATES!

Spacey Jane have excitedly announced a huge tour across Australia and New Zealand this year. Celebrating the release of their third studio album, If That Makes Sense (out on the 9th of May), the band are playing a massive 20 shows over May and June. They are bringing along some incredible Aussie artists for the…

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Album Review: Annie-Rose Maloney – Circle Walking (2025 LP)

Last Friday, Melbourne/Naarm-based singer-songwriter Annie-Rose Maloney released her highly anticipated debut album, Circle Walking. Aptly described as “alt-folk/country-ish,” Maloney has captured the alt-folk world’s attention with previous singles “Lost In Coburg,” “Hold Me” and “I Run From Pain”. With a promising but ultimately short catalogue, the former cricketer, current high school teacher, and now singer/songwriter…

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