Long live the Queen
An upcoming one-woman show explores RBG’s ferocious energy and determination.
By Francisco Silva - 6 min read
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Film review: F1: The Movie
By Francisco Silva - 5 min readBrad Pitt steers the wheel in this entertaining crowd pleaser that sometimes feels like a throwback to classic blockbusters. The product placement can be distracting,…
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Film review: Dangerous Animals
By Francisco Silva - 3 min readA deranged Jai Courtney stands out in this effective Ozploitation film that merges the subgenres of shark and serial killer features together.
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Film review: Ballerina (plus ticket giveaway)
By Francisco Silva - 4 min readAna de Armas replaces Keanu Reeves in the cult franchise that figures out if it can survive without its main star.
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Film review: The Phoenician Scheme
By Francisco Silva - 3 min readWes Anderson’s 12th film is not trying to convince detractors but please his fans. The cast is the expected. The charm is the same. It…
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Film review: Universal Language
By Francisco Silva - 5 min readA series of vignettes set in a Canadian Manitoba where Farsi is the main language, with an homage to Abbas Kiarostami via a whimsical Wes…
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Film review: La Cocina
By Francisco Silva - 4 min readBeautifully shot and often kinetic, this loose adaption of Arnold Wesker’s play is a bit uneven, but what it does well, it does really well.
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Film review: The Wedding Banquet (Plus Sydney Film Festival giveaway)
By Francisco Silva - 4 min readA remake of a classic Ang Lee movie updates its theme to the demands and reality of 2025
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Film review: Thunderbolts* (plus ticket giveaway)
By Francisco Silva - 5 min readThe latest Marvel film signals what we all know – in spite of the talented people around it, the franchise lost its heart and brain…
Two Can Play That Game – The Lorikeet Tree
Back to school means back to 20 minutes reading per night for primary school-aged children.
By Audrey Elizabeth - 3 min read
Artist interview: The Gospel According to Paul
Jonathon Biggins on the ‘honour and privilege’ of portraying former Prime Minister Paul Keating.
By LSJ Team - 4 min read
Book review: Audition
Katie Kitamura’s new novel is a puzzling, and compelling story that continues to explore the themes of marriage she introduced in her previous work.
By Amy Dale - 2 min read
Book review: Twist
Collum McCann’s new novel is an compelling thriller set in the world of “underwater cable repairs” that remains with its reader for a while.
By Vincent Barry - 3 min read