The Boy and the Heron (君たちはどう生きるか, Kimitachi wa Dō Ikiru ka) – Film Review
It had been ten years since Hayao Miyazaki retired from the industry. 2013’s The Wind Rises was…
Month: January 2024
Dream Scenario – Film Review
Paul Matthews (Nicholas Cage) should be living the high life. He has a beautiful wife, Janet (Julianne…
The Beekeeper – Film Review
A quiet man on a large farm in Massachusetts owes a debt to Eloise (Phylicia Rashad). He’s…
Legends in Concert 2024 – Theatre Review
There are many music artists that I wish I had the opportunity to see live. Sadly, some…
Mean Girls [Movie Musical] (2024) – Film Review
Twenty years ago, Mean Girls took the world by storm and became an undisputable and very quotable…
The Iron Claw – Film Review
Everybody knows that professional wrestling is fake, right? It’s all performative (“kayfabe”), there’s good guys (the “face”),…
Australian Shakespeare Company: A Midsummer Night’s Dream – Theatre Review
If there was a Shakespeare play that would be perfect for a performance outdoors at Melbourne’s Royal…
The Canterville Ghost – Film Review
In 1887, deep in the English countryside, it is said that a spirit haunts the grounds of…
Grease the Musical – Theatre Review
Many would know Grease from the classic 1978 film starring Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta. However, few…
Australian Shakespeare Company: Alice in Wonderland – Theatre Review
A sleepy Alice deciding whether or not to make a daisy chain is confronted by a panicked…
Sitting in Bars with Cake – Film Review
Sugar, spice, and the tragedies of life – Sitting in Bars with Cake is a romantic comedy-drama…
The Holdovers – Film Review
Christmas time 1970 in New England, and the students of Barton Academy are anticipating their vacation. But…
The Choir of Man (2024 Melbourne Season) – Theatre Review
Back at the end of 2019, I experienced a production like no other. I had the best…
Miss Saigon (Adelaide Season) – Theatre Review
I’m just going to say it straight up, no bullshit. Miss Saigon is the best musical production…
Circus 1903 – Theatre Review
I have experienced many forms of circus over the years. From the classic Cirque du Soleil to…
Australian Shakespeare Company: The Wind in the Willows – Theatre Review
Since 1908, children around the world have been enthralled by the whimsical story and characters of Kenneth…
Aussie Pops Orchestra: New Year’s Eve (& The Night Before) 2023 Gala Concert – Theatre Review
The Aussie Pops Orchestra have celebrated more than 40 years of New Year’s Eve gala concerts at…