Summer in Australia is a beautiful thing, especially after the depths of Melbourne winter. As the days stretch long and the air hums with the promise of barbecues and bare feet, our drink choices need to reflect that energy. This…
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…
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 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…
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…
M3GAN was a surprise hit, when it came out back in 2023. From its witty dialogue, campy horror and genuinely interesting premise, both audiences and critics (us included) loved it. So my plus one and I, alongside an absolutely packed…
Winter has officially swept through Melbourne this week, and with it comes the great annual migration from rooftop bars to roaring fireplaces, from Aperol Spritzes to full-bodied reds. It’s the season for layering up, slowing down, and sipping on something…
If you missed The Accountant back in 2016, now’s the time to catch up. The original film was a surprise hit with audiences, blending slick action with a witty and surprisingly sensitive portrayal of a high-functioning autistic accountant / hitman,…
Robert Eggers’ Nosferatu is a bold and chilling retelling of F.W. Murnau’s 1922 silent horror classic of the same name. This new adaptation isn’t merely a remake; it’s a deep dive into the gothic soul of the original, reimagined for…
Who says whisky is just for winter? While it might seem counterintuitive, a well-aged dram can be the perfect summer sipper. Just imagine holding a glass of the golden liquid, the warmth spreading through your body as you relax in…