The Greasy Strangler is definitely one of the more whackier films of this years Monster Fest, if not in cinematic history. Today we interviewed the incredibly sweet Elizabeth De Razzo, who plays Janet in the film and is down under for the festival, to discuss the “greasiest film of the year”. Hi Elizabeth! Are you…
Sometimes when you review movies, you’ll occasionally take something that you had no clue existed, and upon watching it, you’ll only be left with more questions. The Greasy Strangler is one of those movies. It’s the type of film that you tell your friends to watch, if only to have someone to go to therapy…
The NSW Tourism industry and its successes were celebrated recently for 2016 with this year’s ceremony held at Sydney’s Luna Park. Winners, awarded in Gold, Silver and Bronze categories were announced for a range of categories including Major Festivals and Events, Major Tourist Attractions and Ecotourism. Included in this the Gold level winners were the…
Award winning intermedia artist David Pledger, the team behind Gold Coast’s transformative Bleach* Festival, and QT Hotels & Resorts recently teamed up to debut a thoughtful, possibly game-changing concept going by the name of Hotelling. Apart from the annual Bleach* Festival, there are not too many who would recognise Gold Coast, and specifically Surfers Paradise,…
The team at Redfern favourite Milk Bar by Cafe Ish emerged as major competitors on Sydney’s crowded burger scene quite awhile ago, and even since they’ve built a steady stream of regulars with regular specials, some modest and some over the top. This could be their most unique yet, with this week’s burger special taking…
Dr. Sam Prince’s INDU has become quite the force on Sydney’s dining scene, edging to the top with charming contemporary Indian and Sri Lankan food inspired by the Doctor’s time spent in the coastal villages of those regions. The underground CBD restaurant has also just changed up their menu, adding a few more dishes to…
The A Day on the Green concert series has boasted some spectacular lineups since its inception in 2001 – from collections of 90s Australian Triple J darlings, to spectacular 80s reunions. But upon first glance of this season’s bill, I couldn’t help but feel that one of the acts was the odd one out. There…
There are only a few truly perfect pairings in life. A glass of red and a handsome man. Avocado and Vegemite. Taylor Swift and a red lip… And now I’m happy to say I’ve witnessed another; Missy Higgins and the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. For all of her accolades, I’ve often thought of Missy Higgins as…
Catching up with Megan Washington on the ARIA red carpet recently, the songwriter spoke with us briefly of her new music, which features off what she calls her “omnidirectional” album. “It’s about sex and death,” she said. “Saint Lo” is the first single which was released earlier this month. “I did a lot of initial work in…
Having been ported to every other platform known to human science, Pac-Man, Galaga, Space Invaders and numerous other classics of the early-to-mid Eighties are heading to Facebook. Instant Games is Facebook’s newest attempt to court the gaming market and is available in both your news feed and Facebook Messenger smartphone app.
Overwatch‘s newest point-capture map Oasis has arrived on the public test servers overnight and despite its idyllic surrounds, it is home to a threat altogether new to the game: vehicles. The level is bordered by a highway filled with cars travelling at speed — cars that, rather than being decoration, will kill you instantly should…
We start to get into the Christmas spirit, hang out with some Vampires and return to the Wizarding World (again) in this week’s TV picks: Tuesday, 29th November Churchill’s Secret, BBC First, 9:05pm AEST During the post-war years, Winston Churchill suffers a stroke and is determined to keep it secret from the rest of the…
It’s not hard to imagine what was most likely going through the minds of the studio executives at 20th Century Fox when they finally went ahead and gave the green-light for a television series based off arguably the greatest horror film of all time. It actually comes off as a bit of a surprise as…
The hotel booking site hotels.com has had something of a remarkable history, originally launching alongside the internet in 1991 as the Hotel Reservation Network (HRN), which provided guests with hotel bookings over the telephone. Over the 25 years that has followed, this business model evolved and moved with the technology of the times, becoming a…
It now seems the opulence of smashing a smashed avo on toast has in part inspired an entire business, with Bondi Beach becoming home to a gourmet toast bar. That’s Mr Topper’s Toast Bar to you. These ones are actually affordable though, and Mr Topper is offering a menu that looks far beyond the standard…
This weekend in Sydney will see a two-day celebration of Malaysia and its culture as Malaysia Fest pops up in Pyrmont Bay Park. The free entry festival will channel Sydney’s love of the South East Asian country and its melting pot of flavours with entertainment, fashion, and of course food curated to showcase the best…
Rosebery precinct Saporium has just welcomed a new artisan bottle shop going by the name of The Drink Hive, a new offering from two industry experts, that is Mal Higgs and Gregoire Bertaud, with designs on changing the way we buy alcohol through sustainable practices and through working with local artisan alcohol brands. This means…
For one day only this Sunday 4th December the gorgeous Barangaroo Reserve will play host to the renowned Blak Markets, a curated event which brings in outdoor market stalls, free entertainment and even a few tours of the historic new site. Australia’s rich indigenous culture will also be highlighted as Nawi Cove is shaped into…
The 59-tap craft beer hub that is The DOG Hotel in Randwick is turning a modest one year old next week, and to ones surprise their celebration centres around the ever-popular world of craft beer. Come Friday 9th December, the venue will be turning 16 of their taps over to Sydney Brewery, welcoming in their…
We’ve just cottoned on to the Jack Cheshire Band over the last few weeks, in particular, new single “Visitations”. It led us to their 2013 album Long Mind Hotel before landing on this year’s Black Light Theatre. With hints of Grizzly Bear and Television filtering through their psych-folk sounds, the band, led by Somerset songwriter Cheshire, impressed quite quickly. The music…
Ahead of the weekend, the tragic news broke that 13 year old student Tyrone Unsworth had taken his life; a result of constant bullying from schoolmates over his sexuality. According to his mother, Tyrone had been the target of bullying constantly since he was in Year 5. “He was a really feminine male,” she said. “He loved fashion,…
LANKS‘ co-headline tour with Hein Cooper is kicking off this week and we can’t wait to see what comes of these special shows around the country. Both artists are not only extremely talented, but this year has been equally as fruitful for them in terms of tours and music releases. We’ve been riding with Hein for…
Tinie Tempah is going to be on his way back to Australia for his first shows out this side of the globe since 2014 next March with his third album Youth! The album isn’t out until January 27th but already, fans have gotten a taste in what’s coming up in singles “Not Letting Go” and “Girls…
Sarah Blasko recently sat down in an interview following the ARIA awards to discuss her latest music and her own unique writing processes. “I’ve just been doing an artist residency for the last two weeks,” she said. “I’ve been writing some new songs in Campbelltown…Over the last year, I’ve been playing lots of shows with…
It’d been five years since we heard music from Drapht, but in his latest record Seven Mirrors, we saw a long-awaited return to stellar form. In a recent interview at the ARIAs, following his win in the ‘Urban’ category, Drapht spoke of his time away from music. “I took a bit of time out from music because I just…
How do I even introduce Zan Rowe to those who aren’t familiar with her (how!?), where do I begin? She has been a friend to many over her years at triple j, introducing so many amazing artists to so many people, guiding us to new areas in our musical tastes, and helping everyone start the…
I love that Dead Hands Dig Deep is part of Monster Fest. I love that there wasn’t a caveat placed on it that only allowed serial killers and torture porn. The debut feature from filmmaker Jai Love is no less horrific just because it’s a documentary. On the contrary, it’s a bleak look at the…
It was only around 18 months ago that Bandai Namco decided to run an experiment with their well-worn Dragon Ball video game license. Marrying the 3D fighter mechanics of their long-running Budokai and Tenkaichi series to an RPG-style progession system and character creation module, the result was interesting, if a little clunky and certainly put a new spin on the same…
Don those dapper suits, tailored tuxes, velvet, sequins and sparkle, glamour is back as the smash-hit cabaret Club Swizzle sets up for summer at the Sydney Opera House. This scintillating new season of Club Swizzle marks the triumphant return of a company that has been seducing Sydney with top-shelf cabaret since the 2012 debut…
It was first introduced at Saké Double Bay but then quickly become such a popular dessert it made it onto the menu at the original Saké The Rocks. Now The Dragon Egg has found its way to four more restaurants in the popular Japanese dining portfolio, appearing at Melbourne’s Saké Flinders Lane and Saké Hamer…
