For a generation of millennials (myself included), the 2003 film Freaky Friday was a cultural touchstone. Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis’s pitch-perfect performances as a bickering mother and daughter who magically swap bodies was built on a simple, relatable…
There’s a certain feeling that washes over Melbourne as August rolls around. The city’s trams, cinemas, and laneways start to buzz with a different kind of energy: the glorious, cinephile-fueled excitement of the Melbourne International Film Festival. As one of…
Don’t miss the popular art winter installation Lightscape at the Melbourne Royal Botanical Gardens Victoria. Illuminating the dark heart of winter, the outdoor event provides a joyful evening out of the house during one of the bleakest parts of year….
Broadway success stories often come with a weight of expectation, and few musicals have arrived with as much critical acclaim as Kimberly Akimbo. This utterly unique show, which swept the 2023 Tony Awards including Best Musical, has made its highly…
Rebel Wilson has long been one of Australia’s most beloved comedic exports, and with her latest film, Bride Hard, she’s taking on a new persona: a full-throttle action star. Bride Hard is a loving, if chaotic, tribute to the action…
The Fantastic Four have always been Marvel’s “First Family,” synonymous with cosmic exploration and scientific marvel since their 1961 debut. Their long-awaited arrival in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, a key integration after Disney’s acquisition of Fox, marks a pivotal moment…
Drag queen fanfare and a rhinestone studded ensembles kicked off the opening night of Here You Come Again, the Dolly Parton musical comedy. Fresh from US and UK runs, co-writer Tricia Paoluccio stars as Dolly Parton. With Parton herself giving…
The Hives are, and have always been, a glorious anomaly. Since their garage rock revival days in the late ’90s, the Swedish five-piece has built a reputation not just on razor-sharp riffs and perfectly tailored black-and-white suits, but on a…
This winter, Rooftop at QT and Nova Entertainment are turning up the volume on Melbourne’s live music scene with the launch of Nova’s Skyline Sessions on Rooftop at QT, a bold new rooftop series blending intimate live sets, curated cocktails, and starlit city views….
The DC Cinematic Universe (DCU) has been navigating a turbulent flight path for years. From shifting creative visions, a lack of cohesive storytelling and frankly some terrible stories, the franchise has struggled to achieve the consistent critical and commercial success…