Arts & Entertainment Reviews
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Lixsania Fernandez @ The Australian Brandenburg Orchestra
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The Australian Brandenburg Orchestra introduces international soloist Lixsania Fernandez on viola da gamba, with an outstanding solo also by Shaun Lee-Chen. -
Forever & Ever
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The opening commands our attention. Even as we return to our seats after interval, a lone dancer is on a silent stage. Smoke from the smoke machine, is the first indication of what's to come. If the hint hadn't already been given away by t… -
Venom 4DX Film Review
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Venom is in Australian cinemas now with or without the 4DX experience that is exclusive at Event Cinemas George Street. -
Twelfth Night: Sydney Fringe
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"The play's the thing, " said Hamlet. What does it take to rent a tiny corner of a warehouse bunker, full of the dust of disrepair and a decade of emptiness, cold as Antarctica in winter, hidden amongst the war zone that is Sydney Park and invite… -
Luna Gale
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Rebecca Gilman's tightly written play presents us with an eternal struggle: ethical dilemmas that frequently taunt professionals in law and human services when they navigate decisions involving the lives of children. I was immediately reminded of… -
Custody
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Custody is a strong execution of simplicity. This French drama is the antithesis of overcompensating in cinematic storytelling gracing us with a provocative script and great performances throughout its 93 minute runtime. With a scre… -
The Nun
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We’ve kind of had a comeback of horror movies of late. Plenty of new and inventive ways to scare people have come about in films from Unfriended to Get Out whilst even managing to tell some meaningful messages as a bonus. S… -
Calamity Jane
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SHOUT IT FROM THE HIGHEST HILLS As history goes, Martha Jane Cannary (aka Calamity Jane) apparently met in Deadwood, but never married or even had a relationship with, Wild Bill Hickok. Facts we do know are Calamity Jane w… -
New Passenger Album: Runaway
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This week sees the launch of the tenth studio album from Passenger (aka Mike Rosenberg), entitled Runaway. The English singer-songwriter, in collaboration with producer Chris Vallejo, created this latest release with the … -
Mum, Me And the I.E.D.
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5 star review of new play by James Balien and Roger Vickery, directed by Kevin Jackson, world premiere at The Depot Theatre Sydney. -
The Panto Reinvented
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In his two hour minus interval monologue, Aussie showbiz legend Reg Livermore portrays many characters, mispronounces many words, and through words and actions, delivers more than a few deeply resounding belly laughs in each and every line. -
Ukiyo Fantasy
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21-year-old multi-instrumentalist and producer Ukiyo shared his new EP Fantasy with the world yesterday which features a fresh electronic sound that transports you deep into his fantastical world. -
Which Way Home
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Ilbijerri Theatre company presents Katie Beckett's play Which Way Home, a beautiful tribute to Beckett's father, as well as to family and connection in general. ILBIJERRI is Australia's leading and lon… -
On Chesil Beach
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On Chesil Beach takes the cliché-ridden romance genre to some refreshing tangents. Whereas the obstacles of many cinematic couples ranged from tragedy to long distance, here you have something a bit more personal – one’s own insecurities. Thi… -
Summer 1993
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Summer 1993 shot on location in the Catalan countryside, the story of a young girl sent to live with her aunt and uncle following the death of her parents, is the feature film debut of director Carla Simón. -
80s Disco Baby Whitney Remembered
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80s Disco Baby Remembered By Kevin Macdonald In Whitney Slender, bejewelled arms … -
ODESZA'S Releases Remix EP For 'Across The Room'
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Never have I listened to an entire EP of remixes before, I’ve certainly considered it, but the high chance of mundanity turned me off! In saying that the 8 different versions of ODEZA’s ‘Across the Room’ is far from said mundanity, it plun… -
UNQUALIFIED
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The brainchild of local actresses and writers, Genevieve Hegney and Catherine Moore, Unqualified is a riot of witty banter, hilarious role plays, funny voices and impersonations now playing at Ensemble Theatre Kirribilli. -
Sydney Film Festival: American Animals
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Film, American Animals is a fascinating account of a poorly thought out art heist undertaken by four privileged young men. -
Sydney Film Festival: Ryuichi Sakamoto ~ Coda
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Ryuichi Sakamoto: Coda is a biographical documentary exploring the portrait of this fascinating Japanese composer.