There is no shortage of coming of age films that dive into the deep existential dread that most people experience at the mere thought of growing up; Lady Bird, Eighth Grade, Boyhood, Booksmart…the list goes on. Escape from the 21st Century is another good example of a film that falls into this category, but sets…
Tinā is the feature debut from writer/director Miki Magasiva. The film might appear on the surface a classic underdog tale, but it quickly proves itself to be something richer and more resonant; coming off earlier contributions to Teine Sā and We Are Still Here, Magasiva brings a fresh, heartfelt perspective to this deeply communal story….
As we race towards the final days of April, this week we have added ten new tracks to our Discovery playlist on Spotify and Apple Music. Our track of the week goes to Emily Lubitz, with her new single, “Big Time”. In “Big Time”, Emily has adopted the character of a small-town girl who woos…
Canadian rock duo, Death From Above 1979 released their debut album, You’re a Woman, I’m a Machine, in 2004 but subsequently broke up in 2006. However, the pair reunited in 2011 and are currently touring the album in Australia. We caught their show at Adelaide’s Governor Hindmarsh Hotel. The Aussie warmup band DZ Deathrays need…
Amy Sherman-Palladino and Dan Palladino, the Emmy winning showrunners and collaborative couple who created shows like the beloved Gilmore Girls and the critically acclaimed The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, are diving into the world of ballet with Étoile. The Palladinos are far from strangers when it comes to world of music and dance, with both aforementioned series…
The HerStory Arts Festival (23 – 26 April 2025), presented by Lost Voices Australia Inc. aims to celebrate and amplify women’s stories, especially those that have been lost to HIStory. The three-day event, which includes plays, readings of poetry, memoirs, essays, along with musical performances and art displays, is designed to foster creativity and ignite…
Remember those awesome retro startup animations you could get on the PS5 only a few months ago? The ones they removed? Yeah, they’re back in this latest PS5 system update. The classic console themes are inspired by the PlayStation, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 consoles and will change the overall look of the…
Thanks to Grand Theft Auto VI, games releases and release dates have been a little up in the air recently. In fact, they’ve been so up in the air, that many upcoming titles are falling into place, launching either sooner or around GTA IV’s supposed release. Sucker Punch and PlayStation have announced that the upcoming…
With the new Formula 1 season upon us, it feels only right that we start preparing for this year’s F1 game. We joined Senior Creative Director Lee Mather and Creative Director Gavin Cooper for a breakdown of EA Sports F1 25’s newest features and updates before the game’s official launch on the 30th of May….
Alienware’s AW3225DM might not arrive with the fanfare of its QD-OLED sibling, but don’t mistake it for a budget compromise. This 32-inch, curved VA-panel display strikes a sweet spot between performance and price, offering immersive visuals, quality build, and ergonomic design at a surprisingly affordable $699.60AUD. Certainly not the cheapest offering, for those seeking a…
Earlier this month, Gadigal/Sydney trio The Electorate released “The Great Divide”, their third single from their upcoming album, By Design. We are super excited to be premiering the video for a track that is laden with emotion, packed with honesty and beautifully vulnerable. About the track, Josh Morris from the band writes: “The Great Divide…
As someone who hasn’t played the video game upon which this film is based, and is only vaguely familiar with its plot outline, I’m coming into David F. Sandberg‘s adaptation with horror movie eyes. And in that regard, the Lights Out director – returning to the genre that made him a name after dipping his…
Fresh from lighting up Coachella and selling out Red Rocks in minutes, Berlin-based (by way of Byron Bay) five-piece Parcels have announced their long-awaited return to Australian stages. This coming summer, they’ll play three huge headline dates across Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney, bringing along a brand new album and an all-new live show. Despite being…
Blizzard Entertainment has announced that both Diablo IV and Diablo Immortal are teaming up with the BERSERK franchise for a brand-new crossover event. The event will offer unique quests and items across both games, while spanning different time frames. Diablo IV: Berserk x Diablo (7 May – 3 June AEST) Slay demons, earn Behelits: Defeat elite…
If the leaks weren’t enough to paint a decent picture, Bethesda has officially announced The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered. The best part? It’s out right now, on the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and PC, as well as Game Pass. The standard edition of the game is available for A$84.85, but it’s worth mentioning…
Derived from the interactive survivalist horror game, Until Dawn is an original standalone story that expands upon the game series’ mythology, focusing on Clover and her friends, who head into the remote valley where Clover’s sister vanished in search of answers. Exploring an abandoned visitor centre, they find themselves stalked by a masked killer and…
South of Midnight is a bold, haunting, and beautiful journey into the heart of the American South, it is one that few games have ever dared to explore, let alone with this much soul and a level of attention to detail that most games aspire to reach. Developed by Compulsion Games, South of Midnight blends…
It’s been nearly 10 years since Ben Affleck debuted as Christian Wolff, aka The Accountant, in the same-name actioner that Gavin O’Connor pushed to a sizeable box office haul ($155m) despite tepid-ish reviews. That being said, average reviews have never stopped a sequel from being brought to fruition before, and the creation O’Connor, Affleck and…
Christian Wolff (Ben Affleck) has a talent for solving complex problems. When an old acquaintance is murdered, leaving behind a cryptic message to “find the accountant,” Wolff is compelled to solve the case. Realizing more extreme measures are necessary, Wolff recruits his estranged and highly lethal brother, Brax (Jon Bernthal), to help. In partnership with…
Located just two hours south of Toronto, Canada, where the Buffalo River meets Lake Erie, Buffalo, New York is a city with one of the most fascinating histories in North America. It’s a place that has seen its share of turbulence. In the early 1900s, it was the 9th most populous city in the USA….
The surreal and genre bending Fantastic Film Festival Australia (FFFA) is back with an extremely exciting lineup. For the lovers of indie, alternative, arthouse, cult, visually bizarre, and outright weird (in the best way possible) films, FFFA brings to audiences the films that challenge the traditional tropes of cinema, putting unconventional and unusual to the…
Xani Kolac is a violinist, composer, and improviser with a seemingly endless list of ideas and directions for her work. With a focus on contemporary compositions, Xani is prolific and dynamic in her output. 2025 is proving to be a milestone year for Xani. She will be releasing two albums, a live improvised recording from…
The Handmaid’s Tale has always meant different things to different people; a cautionary tale, a grim prophecy, or a dramatised echo of historical truths. Over its run it’s drawn praise and criticism in equal measure, and now, as it enters its final season, it faces the daunting task of delivering a satisfying conclusion, while also…
With legacy sequels working in the favour of classic horror titles like Halloween and Scream, it only makes sense that another staple of the slasher genre gets its due, with the 1997 teen chiller I Know What You Did Last Summer getting a 2025 revisit; and if Jamie Lee Curtis and Neve Campbell can face…
Mercury Prize-winning UK outfit Ezra Collective are returning to Australia this May and June for three headline shows – and whilst Melbourne is already sold out, you can still snap up tickets in Sydney and Brisbane. Following a huge night at the BRIT Awards, where they made history as the first jazz act to perform…
By any measure, Bluesfest 2025 was a resounding success. Last year, there was an announcement that this could be the final year of the North Byron Bay event. However, the community rallied to support it, with over 110,00 people attending this year over four days. By the last day, it was announced that tickets were…
Geelong-based singer/songwriter FARAH has taken an incredibly challenging and life-changing event as the genesis for her powerful and moving debut single, “Gasoline”. Written in the wake of her cancer diagnosis and dealing with the related trauma, it explores grief, identity, and the slow process of becoming, and we are honoured to be premiering it ahead…
Ocean Colour Scene have been on a mammoth tour of the UK since late March. Supporting them has been Kula Shaker, and performed in Liverpool last night. The last time I saw both bands on the same bill was at Glastonbury in 1997. It was worth the wait! It was a packed room at Mountford…
Saturday’s Bluesfest hosted a glorious sunny day for the sold out crowd. Thanks to the overwhelming support of this year’s event, it was announced that Bluesfest will continue into 2026, with specially discounted pre-early bird tickets available for sale at the festival. The overall mood is one of celebration of community, with a couple of…
I love a good road trip! There’s plenty to enjoy out of Sydney, too, and when I was given an opportunity to test drive the new Jaecoo J7 SUV, it seemed like a great opportunity to find a windy road through Australia’s natural beauty to make the most of the experience. I’ll talk more about…
