Brendan B. Brown still sounds faintly amazed when you ask him about the staying power of “Teenage Dirtbag.” Twenty-five years after Wheatus released their self-titled debut album, the misfit anthem is not only alive but thriving, fuelled by the viral TikTok trend of celebrities posting teenage photos of themselves, surprise covers, and a new wave…
It’s no secret that the Call of Duty machine practically churns at the end of every year, working on the next annual project in hopes of moving the Modern Warfare or Black Ops series forward. Funnily enough, we got Black Ops 6 and Black Ops 7 one after the other, so it seems the next…
Director Brian Kirk manages to set quite the tone within the first minutes of his icy thriller Dead of Winter, with Emma Thompson‘s Barb navigating the snowy environment in the isolated Minnesotan wilderness she has ventured into to spread the ashes of her recently deceased husband. The emotionality conjured through Barb’s motivation offsets the terrifying…
Gurinder Chadha is one of Britain’s most distinctive filmmakers, known for telling stories that reflect the rich diversity of modern life. She broke through internationally with Bend It Like Beckham, and has since directed a string of much-loved films, including Bride and Prejudice, Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging, and Blinded by the Light. Her work is marked by warmth,…
This is a spoiler-free article that was originally published 25th June 2025. Less than 18 months after it premiered on the West End, Stranger Things: The First Shadow made its anticipated Broadway debut this April. The play is Netflix’s first production on the stage, and understandably, the production was initially met with skepticism. Could the…
One of the most poignant lines of Eleanor the Great is “Talk about the things that make you sad,” and it’s with such a notion that Scarlett Johansson‘s affecting dramedy takes it on as a throughline. A film that so easily could have been about deception becomes something far greater and more profound, transforming itself…
In March 2027, international pop icon Belinda Carlisle will bid a celebratory farewell to Australian fans, with a national run of dates saluting four decades of hits on the aptly titled G’day & Goodbye Tour. One of the most distinctive voices of the 1980s and beyond, Belinda will take fans on a musical journey through her extraordinary…
We recently reviewed Corsair’s Vanguard 96 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, applauding it for its premium build quality, satisfying keys and general versatility. That being said, we would also like to mention up top that our review for the Vanguard Pro 96 Hall Effect Gaming Keyboard might draw similarities in certain areas, and while we don’t mean…
When Ghosts: Australia was announced, it might be fair to say that the idea was met with some trepidation. There have been numerous examples of comedy hits in one country failing to impress when adapted for another – anyone remember when they tried to do an American version of Kath and Kim? Yet Ghosts, based on the…
Twenty-five years after its release, the Spice Girls’ third album Forever has returned to turntables with a celebratory anniversary vinyl edition – an event that has inspired a wave of reassessment from fans and critics alike. It’s fitting that this reissue has sparked renewed conversation as Forever has long lived in the shadow of its…
There was a time when the music in television shows was meant to blend quietly into the background — a tool to guide emotion, never to steal the scene. But over the past decade, that’s changed. Music on TV has become something bigger: a cultural event in its own right. Today, entire generations discover artists…
It feels that November, despite being Aus Music Month, has been dominated by the Poms. Fresh on the heels of Oasis selling out stadiums and making every second middle-aged man cry about a band they never thought they’d be able to see live again, Sam Fender has returned to our shores and delivered a set…
Produced by Jungle Entertainment with major production investment from Screen Australia, He Had It Coming is an odd couple comedy-drama of two women accidentally entangled in a murder mystery when their spontaneous feminist art activism is co-opted by a killer. Now streaming on Stan Australia, where it’s immediately raced into the Top 10 current most-streamed series,…
A new name is reeling in the good stuff at Westfield Chermside this November, as Catch Fish and Chips has officially opened its doors! Bringing a fresh take on the classic Aussie fish and chip shop, Catch Fish and Chips is all about simple, feel-good food done right – fast, fuss-free, and full of coastal…
As someone who has had an on and off relationship with exercise for more years than I’d like to count, I’d recently gotten back into the groove of being a little bit more consistent with maintaining a healthy lifestyle. But there is one thing I do struggle with, and that’s finding the time. I am…
They often say actions speak louder than words. So it’s entirely fitting that the dialogue is minimal in Sisu: Road to Revenge, Jalmari Helander‘s brutal, gloriously implausible follow-up to 2022’s surprise success Sisu. Following relatively the same structure as its predecessor, the sequel (Sisu is a Finnish word-blend of strength, resilience, willpower, and grit) once…
Secondhand Serenade is the emotive acoustic project of Californian singer-songwriter John Vesely. One of the defining breakout acts of the Myspace era, Vesely soared to global attention with his heart-on-sleeve debut album Awake. Nearly two decades on, the record’s impact hasn’t dulled and Vesely is celebrating its legacy with a tour, playing the record front…
Adelaide alt-pop singer / songwriter My Chérie has just released Life is Short & Life is Long, an EP that explores identity, hope and healing. We teased an earlier single “Dishes in the Sink” back in August this year. The EP also includes “Life Is”, alongside the powerful new focus single, “Box of Pencils”. “Box…
Melbourne duo Cry Club have always existed in their own colourful universe. It’s a place where maximalist pop, punky electronics and unapologetically queer joy crash together in spectacular fashion. Since forming in 2018, best friends Heather and Jono have carved out a loyal audience with their theatrical live shows, heartfelt politics and their ability to…
When we think of coming-of-age stories, so often is it pictured as a teen or young adult navigating their life towards a sense of maturity. The truth is though, such a term can really be applied to anyone who is experiencing a reset in their life – whether it’s emotional, professional or psychological – which…
When Jane Messina returns home to visit her two sisters and her ailing father, she’s forced to re-evaluate her life, and to wonder what could have been. Blue Eyed Girl is a coming-of-age story at forty-something, not fifteen. It’s about midlife and marriage, chasing dreams, letting go of regrets, and most of all, reconciling who…
Sharon Van Etten and The Attachment Theory played one of the best gigs of 2025 at Sydney’s Enmore Theatre. Van Etten is magnetic, she draws you in, her vocals are emotional and her lyrics are overwhelming in the best way, plus The Attachment Theory is super tight and like part of Van Etten’s family. Kicking…
Beechworth is beautiful. You’ll find it by peeling off the highway between Sydney and Melbourne, in the Victorian high country. Not far from Albury-Wodonga. It’s a town born from the 1852 gold rush and made famous by the Ned Kelly Gang trials. That era has been preserved with such respect that the Australian National Heritage…
Earlier this week we kicked off our first ever count down of the Best Australian Albums of All Time. And today we reveal the top 20 as voted by the AU review’s contributors. With a broad diversity of ages in our contributor base, this list of 40 albums reflects that. Covering multiple generations of Australian…
They’re not just at Freddy’s anymore. In 2023, Blumhouse’s box-office horror phenomenon Five Nights at Freddy’s, based on the blockbuster game series by Scott Cawthon, became the highest-grossing horror film of the year. Now, a shocking new chapter of animatronic terror begins in Five Nights at Freddy’s 2. One year has passed since the supernatural…
They’re not just at Freddy’s anymore. In 2023, Blumhouse’s box-office horror phenomenon Five Nights at Freddy’s, based on the blockbuster game series by Scott Cawthon, became the highest-grossing horror film of the year. Now, a shocking new chapter of animatronic terror begins in Five Nights at Freddy’s 2. One year has passed since the supernatural…
There might only be less than 5 weeks to go until Christmas but the new music keeps coming and we’ve got another ten tracks to add to our Discovery playlist on Spotify and Apple Music. Our Track of the Week is “Suddenly Your Mind’s A Fortress” from WA bedroom-pop duo Coco Elise. The gorgeous track…
Australia’s Favourite Kid dive deep into vulnerability and self-reckoning on their debut album 2 Cents Journal — a warm, textured blend of indie-folk charm, alt-country grit and polished modern pop. It’s a record shaped by reflection, honesty and emotional turning points, capturing what it means to grow, stumble, heal and keep moving. Across the album,…
Prime Video Australia are the gift that keeps on giving this festive season, with the streamer announcing their December slate to ensure their viewers will be entertained all the way into the new year. From anticipated series returns to Christmas comedies, NBA championships to some modern classics, here’s a look at everything you can stream…
After two years of being off Aussie screens, BritBox is bringing back the long-running UK soap and fan-favourite drama Casualty, much to fans’ delight. Leading the cast is Charles Venn (EastEnders, The Dark Knight), who returns to the drama as Jacob Masters, the direct, confident, unconventional former army medic-turned-nurse who, for over a decade now, has proven one of…
