Day: 9 June 2026

1 Hotel Melbourne is a (literal) breath of fresh air along the Yarra River

I make no secret of my love for 1 Hotels. I’ve stayed in several of the brand’s US properties to date (1 Hotel South Beach in Miami is my favourite), and see it as a necessary evolution for a hospitality industry constantly seeking new ways to be authentically eco-conscious. There are plenty of sustainability initiatives…

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First look at Planet Zoo 2 revealed, showcasing next-generation simulation and conservation efforts

The team at Frontier Developments has officially lifted the lid on the highly anticipated sequel to its beloved zoo management sim, unveiling a world-exclusive first look at Planet Zoo 2 gameplay during this year’s PC Gaming Show. Promising a significant generational leap in both visual fidelity and gameplay depth, the title is slated to launch…

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Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass is a big, broad, unapologetically silly comedy: Sydney Film Festival Review

David Wain has never been a filmmaker interested in subtlety. From Wet Hot American Summer to Role Models and Wanderlust, his comedy thrives on committing fully to absurd ideas and pushing them well beyond the point of reason. With Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass, he may have delivered his most gloriously ridiculous film…

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The Man I Love; Rami Malek delivers his most vulnerable work in bleak, opaque drama: Sydney Film Festival Review

Ira Sachs has long been a filmmaker more interested in emotional truth than conventional storytelling. His films often ask audiences to meet them on their own wavelength rather than the other way around, and The Man I Love continues that tradition. The problem is that, for much of its running time, it feels as though…

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Danny Brown – The Princess Theatre, Brisbane – Open Season (05.06.26)

Entering The Princess Theatre on a cold Friday night, the crowd pouring through the doors for Detroit rapper Danny Brown appeared curiously without a tribe. From the pink-haired to the balding, those dressed head-to-toe in black and others in bright neon, it was difficult to make sense of exactly who this audience was. The familiar…

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