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: The Blue Trail, The Birthday Trip (plus ticket giveaway)
By Francisco Silva - 7 min readA Brazilian sci-fi dystopian drama sees an old soul finding freedom in the Amazon river, while a new Australian satirical comedy looks at the lives…
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Film review: The Wizard of the Kremlin
By Francisco Silva - 4 min readA political thriller imagines how the rise of Putin mirrors the fall of Russian society. Jude Law mimics the Russian leader and Paul Dano represents…
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Film review: The Odyssey
By Francisco Silva - 5 min readChristopher Nolan’s Oscar follow-up is an adaption of the father of all epics, in an undertaking that is as visually impressive and artistically relevant.
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Film review: The Invite
By Francisco Silva - 4 min readOlivia Wilde rebounds from a critical and public flop with a funny and entertaining character study about marriages.
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Film review: Silent Friend
By Francisco Silva - 3 min readTony Leung’s second non-Chinese film is a beautiful, meditative thesis of change and isolation. It’s not trying to please everyone, but it opens up to…
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Film review: Supergirl
By Francisco Silva - 5 min readSydneysider Milly Alcock joins the superhero ranks in this messy, rushed and often ugly production that nevertheless is never boring or soulless
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Film review: The Death of Robin Hood, Leviticus (plus ticket giveaway)
By Francisco Silva - 6 min readHugh Jackman is an old Robin Hood in a gritty retelling that tears apart the myth, and a little Australian horror movie dives deep into…
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Film review: Disclosure Day, Tuner
By Francisco Silva - 6 min readSteven Spielberg returns to familiar ground in a surprisingly personal and emotional film, and Dustin Hoffman passes the baton to a new generation in a…
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: Glyph
Ali Smith’s new book is a remarkable anti-war tale of ghosts and sisterhood.
By cwagner - 4 min read
Book review: Vigil
George Saunders’ Vigil is a bold, formally inventive novel that dazzles with style, though its emotional depth and originality fall short.
By Vincent Barry - 3 min read