Day: 16 March 2026

Two men sitting in a vehicle. In the foreground the man looks ahead, in the background the man stares into the camera. Both are bald and are wearing dark suits.

A Perfect Circle makes the perfect tour announcement!

This is not a drill! That’s right, in the last few hours American rockers and supergroup A Perfect Circle announced they are heading back ‘down under’ this December. Formed in 1999 by Billy Howerdel and Tool ‘s Maynard James Keenan, you already know that’s a special setlist. And as the best attracts the best undoubtably…

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Film Review: Arco is a colourful children’s adventure that trusts young audiences to grapple with big ideas

In an animation landscape still crowded with sequels and recycled brands, Arco feels like a small but refreshing gust of imagination. Directed by French animator Ugo Bienvenu, the film plays like a gentle throwback to the kind of children’s adventure that once trusted young audiences to grapple with big ideas – while still delivering colour,…

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Same Same But Different is a buoyant ensemble comedy that’s as warm-hearted as it is mischievous: SXSW 2026 Review

There’s a particular kind of comedy that thrives on chaos: a ticking clock, a doomed plan, a gathering of people who should absolutely not be in the same room together. Same Same But Different gleefully embraces that tradition, then complicates it with something far more interesting – the messy, contradictory puzzle of cultural identity. The…

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Melanie C announces Australian tour dates for her 2026 World Tour

Melanie C is heading back to Australia in 2026, bringing the euphoric dancefloor energy of her new album Sweat to stages across the country this November. Best known to millions as Sporty Spice from the Spice Girls, Melanie C has carved out one of the most enduring careers in pop. With over 85 million records…

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Interview: Drew Goddard on adapting Project Hail Mary for the big screen; “The soul of the story is empathy and communication.”

When Andy Weir published Project Hail Mary, the author once again proved he had a knack for turning dense scientific problem-solving into compulsively entertaining storytelling. It was perhaps inevitable that Hollywood would come calling – and just as they did with “The Martian”, the task of translating Weir’s meticulous, deeply internal prose to the screen fell…

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Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection is a storytelling masterpiece

Monster Hunter returns with a new “Stories” spin-off with some incredibly beautiful graphics, a stellar story and a Pokémon-style mechanic that will keep your inner Poké-nerd incredibly satisfied. This spin-off series boasts a beautiful anime art style and incredible stories and adventures that are more monster-raising than hunting. After my playthrough of the game, I…

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WWE 2K26 still packs a punch, but is held back by its wallet-gouging tactics

While I consider myself more of a casual WWE fan, I can’t deny just how good the WWE 2K franchise has been over the past few years. From the improved mechanics to the expanded rosters and even the awesome Showcase modes focusing on some of my favourite wrestlers over the years, there’s been plenty to…

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