With her life crashing down around her, Linda (Rose Byrne) attempts to navigate her child’s mysterious illness, her absent husband, a missing person, and an increasingly hostile relationship with her therapist. Such is the logline for If I Had Legs I’d Kick You, Mary Bronstein‘s confronting, darkly comedic meditation on motherhood that has been winning…
Motherhood might be the most fulfilling, yet thankless role to be taken on in life. And it’s the job of being a mother that Mary Bronstein uncomfortably showcases in If I Had Legs I’d Kick You, where Linda (Rose Byrne, who delivers a career best turn here) embodies how taxing – emotionally, physically, and mentally…
Most young concert-goers don’t know the heady days of lining up and camping out overnight outside the ticket office to get a good spot to see to favourite band. Nowadays, everything is so much more efficient and logging onto the ticket website, you are met with helpful clues, such as “184 people in a queue…
When recently unemployed accountant Brian (Kevin James) agrees to a playdate with charismatic stay-at-home dad Jeff (Alan Ritchson) and their sons, he expects an easy afternoon of small talk and football tossing. Instead, he’s thrust into a chaotic scramble to stay alive as they are pursued by a ruthless team of mercenaries. Brian stumbles through…
What happens when you take one of the most iconic resorts in the world, Dubai’s Atlantis The Royal, and take it to the most iconic resort destination on Earth, the Maldives? That’s what we’ll discover in 2029! The brand’s owner, Kerzner International (UAE), is teaming up with the Assets Group (a Qatar-based company) to deliver…
With his imposing size and gruff delivery, it makes sense that Alan Ritchson has become so synonymous with the character of Reacher. It’s also why it’s such an inherent joy to see him considerably let loose in Playdate, a simple action-comedy that reminds us that the actor is quite a gifted, goofy comedian. He’s the…
The Running Man is a film that feels as if it’s caught in the middle of two very distinct personalities. So much of the film’s DNA comes from its original source material, Stephen King‘s 1982 novel of the same name (written under the pseudonym Richard Bachman), a dystopian commentary piece set in a futuristic America,…
Struggling new mother Harper (Katie Parker) moves in with her own mother to renovate a fading suburban farmhouse. The two are joined by her mother’s new boyfriend and a mysterious live-in home aide, both who claim to be dedicated to Harper’s postpartum care. But a sinister presence lurks within the house…one that has designs on…
Though there feels like a certain familiarity within the genre beats Angela Gulner navigates with The Beldham, an allegorical horror film about postpartum and generational cycles, the more Gulner’s script reveals itself, the clearer it becomes that this is a far more personal, deep-rooted drama than it is any type of haunted house or villainous…
Thanks to Paramount Pictures Australia and Superdream, we have 5 double in-season passes (Admit 2) to Edgar Wright‘s adaptation of The Running Man, starring Glen Powell, Josh Brolin and Colman Domingo. In a near-future society, The Running Man is the top-rated show on television—a deadly competition where contestants, known as Runners, must survive 30 days…
Bursting with colour, optimism and a touch of chaos, Callum Padgham’s debut single “EVERYTHING IS A BLESSING” arrives alongside an ambitious, year-in-the-making official video — premiering today exclusively on the AU review. Having previously built a solid following as DJ Be Kind to Other People, Padgham steps into his own name with a song that’s…
It turns out island-hopping around French Polynesia on luxury cruise ship Star Breeze is as enjoyable as it sounds. I’m lying flat on my back, half-submerged. My feet dangle in the rich, blue, inviting Pacific Ocean on one side of the floating mat, my hair in the other. The sun is warm; the water is…
Set in the fading days of the Wild, Wild West, Long Shadows follows a lone young drifter driven by a single purpose: to avenge the brutal murder of his parents. Hardened by loss yet yearning for something beyond vengeance, his path unexpectedly shifts when he discovers love and the possibility of a new beginning. But…
Dell’s UltraSharp series has long been a go-to for professionals chasing image quality, thoughtful ergonomics, and dependable build quality. The latest in that lineage, the U2725QE, continues that tradition. Not through total reinvention, but refinement. This current release takes lessons from Dell’s previous models and folds them into a cohesive, modern package. With smarter connectivity…
Funnily enough, I actually have my original PC copy of 2004’s Painkiller, and while I was way too young to be playing it, I enjoyed the first-person chaos. As you would imagine, I was actually incredibly excited to find out this underrated gem was getting a full remake. While 2025’s Painkiller is a functional shooter…
If you’ve ever tried setting up a wireless security camera only to find it barely clings to your home Wi-Fi signal, you’ll know how quickly excitement can turn into frustration. Swann’s new MaxRanger 4K Mini proposes a fix for that. A compact, battery-powered camera kit that ditches the usual home network setup in favour of…
It’s been five years between albums for Tame Impala. In the intervening years between 2020’s The Slow Rush and Deadbeat the multi-instrumentalist behind the project, Kevin Parker, has also become a husband and a father, making the choice of name for the album an interesting one indeed. Following on from the huge success of earlier…
When I spoke with Ben and James Johnston in September, they were adamant that Australia was definitely “on the list” for tour dates. True to their word, today Biffy Clyro have announced their return to Australia in April next year. The Futique Tour lands in Melbourne on Tuesday, 7 April, then Sydney on Wednesday, 8…
Nowadays, the word “luxury” is vague and overused in the travel industry. Every influencer and their Pomeranian specialises in “luxury.” Every travel writer and blogger specialises in “luxury”. Everyone wants a piece of that upper-crust lifestyle (very understandable), but few understand that genuine luxury goes far, far beyond aesthetics, location and exclusivity. You cannot claim…
The 2022 film version of The Whale, directed by Darren Aronofsky and starring Brendan Fraser, earned two Oscars and a BAFTA Award for Best Adapted Screenplay. Samuel D. Hunter‘s play, written in 2012, centres on a morbidly obese online English tutor trying to reconcile with his perpetually angry daughter. The University of Adelaide Theatre Guild,…
As I’ve gotten older, I have found that I am actively looking for products that are designed for efficiency and comfort. I’ve changed my mouse, keyboard, and brought in additional accessories to make my working environment feel more comfortable. So when I was allowed to try out the Boulies EP460, I simply jumped at the…
Persona 3 is consistently ranked among the best JRPGs ever made. Reviewing the game on the PS5 last year, the unsettling themes and incredible gameplay still ring through my head whenever I talk about it. Now this beautifully made remaster is being released on the Nintendo Switch 2, so you can take it on the…
What better way to celebrate the grand opening of Spiegel Haus Melbourne, a new entertainment venue in the heart of the CBD, than with a sexy, sultry and seductive adults-only spectacle? Blanc de Blanc Encore is a sensual mix of cabaret, circus and comedy, turning this eclectic Melbourne venue into a Parisian, champagne-fuelled delight for…
We are often told to keep it simple, stupid. Well, Paul Dempsey decided to do just that and take it on the road. For his latest solo show he treated audiences to his fine croon and an acoustic guitar. Just that. And it was simply captivating to behold. The Something for Kate frontman has recently…
I’ve been fortunate in my time to see some of the biggest acts of not only my life, but objectively all time. From Paul McCartney to Taylor Swift, Arctic Monkeys and Florence + The Machine, The Strokes and The Cure, I look forward to telling my future children that I got to witness some of…
A fresh take on Elizabeth George’s Inspector Lynley novel series, Lynley follows the weekly adventure of a mismatched crime solving duo – an aristocratic police detective (Leo Suter’s Lynley) and maverick sergeant from a working class background (Sofia Barclay’s Havers). Together, the opposing duo become a formidable team, bonded by their desire to see justice…
A fresh take on Elizabeth George’s Inspector Lynley novel series, Lynley follows the weekly adventure of a mismatched crime solving duo – an aristocratic police detective (Leo Suter’s Lynley) and maverick sergeant from a working class background (Sofia Barclay’s Havers). Together, the opposing duo become a formidable team, bonded by their desire to see justice…
We hate to see it, but the news is now official. Rockstar has announced that GTA 6 will be delayed until the 19th of November, 2026. It didn’t feel like long ago that they had announced a delay to May of next year, but as it stands, we’ll have to wait another entire year to…
It’s Wednesday night at Brisbane Riverstage, and Vancouver rapper bbno$ is about to play the biggest show of his career. Originally slated to play the 3000 capacity Fortitude Music Hall, the Brisbane show sold out so fast that the night was quickly upgraded to Riverstage, a venue with triple the capacity – and…
It’s been a decade since Ricky Martin – undisputedly, the “King of Latin Pop” – graced Australian shores with his graceful energy, and last night on the Brisbane stop of his Ricky Martin Live tour he proved more than worth the wait. At 53-years-old, the Puerto Rican performer appeared more youthful than ever, arising on…
