The 39 Steps’ evolution dates back to the novel of the same title by John Buchan, published in 1915, Alfred Hitchcock’s film in 1935, then reimagined on stage in 1996 by Simon Corble and Nobby Dimon, and then Patrick Barlow in 2005. As eloquently noted by director Damien Ryan, “The stage version winks at the…
Recently divorced phys-ed teacher Makayla is about to turn thirty and is determined to make up for lost time by having as many of the quintessential experiences that she missed out on in her twenties as possible. She makes a list. It includes such things as: go skinny-dipping, get a tattoo, and, the first cab…
Radio Free Alice are currently tearing it up in the UK. They are on a massive tour, with more than twenty shows in the UK sold out, as well as shows in New York, Canada, as well as appearances at the famed Reading and Leeds festivals on the immediate horizon, as well as Shaky Knees…
Despite opening during the pandemic when going to the cinemas wasn’t exactly the easiest excursion, Nobody – released in March of 2021, having been pushed from its original date of August 2020 – managed to (rightfully) fight its way through opposition to relative success; on a $16m budget it earned a solid $57.5m worldwide. It…
We are blessed in Australia with a plethora of talented female singer/songwriters. A newcomer to the list, with a bullet to her name, is Townsville-raised, now Melbourne-resident Matilda Duncan. Recently, Matilda released the emotional and poignant piano ballad, “Grocery Store”, and we are stoked to be premiering its video today. About the track, Matilda writes:…
Iceland’s Snæfellsnes Peninsula will play host to a celebration of human connection and celestial wonder in August next year with the Iceland Eclipse Festival. Running across four days and with a solar eclipse to kick things off, the limited capacity festival will see punters rubbing shoulders with astronauts, global innovation leaders, and a whole host…
Luke ‘Macca’ McCulloch spent eight years on the WA Police diving team, working on well-known cases like the light plane crash in 2017 which killed two people on Australia Day, and a prominent 2018 murder. Two years ago he left his role, and he has recently independently published an account of a particularly arduous ten-day…
Since forming in Chicago in 1999, rock powerhouse Rise Against have carved out a fierce and loyal global following with their anthemic choruses and unapologetic activism. Now, two decades and nine records deep, Rise Against are gearing up to release their tenth studio album, Ricochet, out August 15. Taking their sound to a whole new…
When Super Mario Party Jamboree launched on the original Switch, it genuinely surprised me. What looked like another family-friendly board game romp turned out to be one of the most fun and fully-realised party games Nintendo has ever made. Fast-forward to its new incarnation on the Switch 2, bundled with the shiny new Jamboree TV…
Let me start with a confession: I am a woman of a certain age, and yes, the algorithm knows me too well. It’s that shady little gremlin living in my phone, reading between the feeding me ads that are a little too on the nose. Case in point: my feed is a minefield of “miracle”…
Nothing could have prepared me for the full weight of Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD Remaster on Nintendo Switch 2. I knew going in that it was an enhanced re-release of a cult-favourite Square Enix RPG originally on the 3DS. I knew there would be tactical turn-based battles, branching strategies, and a Job system built…
Another year, another Good Things lineup- and I mean it when I say that this might just be the biggest and best one yet. Back for its sixth year, this lineup feels reminiscent of the first two years- a little more variety to cover a wider range of genres. This year will see Tool, Weezer…
Just announced Linkin Park return to Australia on their From Zero world tour with three massive shows in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney in March 2026. This marks Linkin Park’s first Australian tour in over a decade, bringing fans both their classic hits “In the End”, “Numb”, “Crawling”, and “One Step Closer” and fresh material from…
Pop-punk trailblazers of the early 2000s- Good Charlotte, burst back onto the scene after seven quiet years with Motel Du Cap. A highly anticipated release, expectations were high after the release of the lead single “Rejects”, which felt like a true return to form. The record kicks off with a spoken word monologue, an homage…
SNL alum Pete Davidson is making his way Down Under this September for a compact, four-show standup sprint that is way overdue. He’ll kick things off at Perth’s Riverside Theatre on September 29th, before hitting up Melbourne’s Palais Theatre on September 30th and wrapping it up in Sydney with two shows at the Enmore Theatre…
Melbourne is full of incredible places to eat, explore, and unwind – but not every spot brings it all together. One of Australia’s leading shopping destinations, Chadstone, is one such spot, with fashion, food, and entertainment all under the same roof. Here are the reasons why a visit to Chadstone should be on every itinerary in…
It’s not every day that a record-breaking new roller coaster arrives at any theme park. Last month, Canada’s Wonderland, just out of Toronto, Canada, enjoyed such a privilege, with the long anticipated AlpenFury boarding its first riders. Last week, I was amongst the lucky few to ride the park’s first major new attraction since their brilliant…
Thanks to StudioCanal Australia, we have 5 double in-season passes (Admit 2) to see the life affirming drama The Life of Chuck, starring Tom Hiddleston, in Australian cinemas from August 14th, 2025. From the hearts and minds of Stephen King and Mike Flanagan comes THE LIFE OF CHUCK, the extraordinary story of an ordinary man….
Sometimes the most dangerous place for a dad is a family vacation. Emmy winner Bob Odenkirk returns as suburban husband, father and workaholic assassin Hutch Mansell in Nobody 2, the sequel to 2021’s bare-knuckle action-thriller that opened at number one at the U.S. box office. Four years after he inadvertently took on the Russian mob,…
At the AU, we’re big fans of folk music, and a relative newcomer on the Australian scene is the trio The Inadequates. The Meanjin/Brisbane-based trio have made a splash at festivals with their high-energy, bright outfits and complex arrangements. We’re thrilled to be premiering just their third single, the bittersweet “Genevieve”, ahead of its release…
Apple TV+’s The Buccaneers aired the final episode of its second season last week, laying the groundwork for a potential third season. Whether it was a case of the pacing being hindered by the one episode a week release structure, or the show getting too far away from its original source material, this historical drama…
TIFF is celebrating its 50th edition with a robust Classics programme, presented by MUBI, and supported by Ontario Creates and the Canada Council for the Arts. Programmed by Robyn Citizen, TIFF’s Director of Programming, and Senior Curator Andréa Picard, TIFF Classics offers audiences a curated selection of influential classic films from around the world. Presented…
The Toronto International Film Festival is fast approaching, and, as seems to be tradition with TIFF, the titles making their appearances on the schedule continue to be a spoil of riches. The AU Review will be on the ground this year covering the festival for another year, and today we’re continuing our look at spotlight…
It’s a Friday night, it’s raining, I’m caught up at work, and I have somewhere I need to be. Brisbane Riverstage, to be exact, to see British indie band Bloc Party, as they tour in celebration of 20 years of debut album Silent Alarm. The late finish at work meant we didn’t arrive in time…
Skins in Counter-Strike 2 are more than just pixels. They represent identity, prestige and often profit. Whether you’re chasing sleek AK-47 – Redline or a rare knife, the desire to buy CS2 skins comes with one key risk: overpaying. With thousands of listings across marketplaces and traders everywhere, knowing where and how to shop smartly…
Thanks to Universal Pictures Australia, we have 5 digital double in-season passes (Admit 2) to see the new action sequel Nobody 2, starring Bob Odenkirk, Connie Nielsen and Sharon Stone, in Australian theatres from August 14th, 2025. Sometimes the most dangerous place for a dad is a family vacation. Bob Odenkirk returns as suburban husband,…
Aussie indie-darlings The Jungle Giants are currently tearing it up in the UK. Last night they played their final show in England, up north in beautiful Liverpool. They had a terrific reception – there were many in the crowd who seemingly knew every word to every song. They have a solid fanbase in this part…
Back in 2013, Paul Dempsey, frontman of Something For Kate and joint protagonist of the fabulous Fanning Dempsey National Park project, released his first album of covers, Shotgun Karaoke. It included classics such as You Am I’s “Berlin Chair”, INXS’s “Never Tear Us Apart” and Queen’s “I Want to Break Free”. An eclectic mix indeed….
Gareth and Louise Ward’s first co-authored novel, Dead Girl Gone, launched The Bookshop Detectives into a burgeoning cosy crime genre which has remained dominated by Richard Osman‘s Thursday Murder Club books since 2020. Loosely based on themselves, the Wards have created another gang of loveable amateur crime-solvers in Garth and Eloise Sherlock, two former police…
Another week another ten new tracks added to our Discovery Playlist on Spotify and Apple Music, including two from premieres earlier in the week. Sydney singer-songwriter Georgia Mulligan is our Track of the Week with “Split” – the third single released from her forthcoming album Unheaven. ‘Part confessional and part ridiculous poem’, “Split” is to…
