Hamilton – Film Review
I remember being obsessed with Hamilton long before the cultural phenomenon won the Tony Award for Best…
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Batman and Me – Film Review
As a collector and superhero fan, Batman and Me made me very angry. Not necessarily with the…
Idol – Short Film Review
I remember back in 2013 when AKB48 Japanese idol member Minami Minegishi was filmed shaving her head…
Dromana 3 Drive-In, Dromana, Victoria – Film Related Review
Admittedly, I had never been to a drive-in cinema before. Considering I review films all the time,…
A Hundred Years of Happiness – Film Review
“Having your neck draped in gold isn’t what it seems.” This is what is said when Tram’s…
Resistance – Film Review
If stories like Marcel Marceau’s were taught to me as a kid, I definitely would have paid…
Pinkish Blu: theres no such thing as good people – EP Review
During this crazy time, you would think that music artists would be hindered and discouraged to release…
TOTO – Short Film Review
It is crazy how films can move us. As humans, we love a good story and in…
Katy Perry: Daisies – Music & Video Review
As a fan, I can tell you that Katy Perry’s ‘KP5’ era has been a long time…
CHINA LOVE – Film Review
CHINA LOVE, directed by Olivia Martin McGuire, is a fascinating 2018 documentary about cultural evolution, contemporary China,…
Passengers – Film Review
I have always enjoyed Passengers. But now, during this ‘new normal’, not only do I believe that…
Maddy Jane: Not All Bad Or Good – Album Review
I have a confession to make. I had never heard of Maddy Jane before, which is completely…
Animal Crossing: New Horizons (Nintendo Switch) – Gaming Review
When I first played Animal Crossing: New Leaf in 2013, I was depressed and unemployed, yet found…
Katy Perry at Pioneer Park, Bright, Victoria, March 11, 2020 – Live Review
Already gracing Australia with her glowing presence by performing at the ICC Women’s World Cup 2020 Final in Melbourne’s…
Katy Perry: Never Worn White – Music & Video Review
In all honesty, there came a point of time where I feared that Katy Perry would never…
Joe Hisaishi Symphonic Concert: Music from the Studio Ghibli Films of Hayao Miyazaki at Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne, February 29, 2020 – Live Review
It is phenomenal, the number of lives that have been impacted by Hayao Miyazaki’s work, but Miyazaki’s…
À Ố Làng Phố: Vietnamese Bamboo Circus – Theatre Review
Directed by former Cirque du Soleil choreographer Tuan Le, À Ố Làng Phố is more than just…
Billy Elliot the Musical – Theatre Review
Originally when Billy Elliot opened in Australia over 10 years ago, I regretfully missed seeing it. So,…
Melbourne Theatre Company: Torch the Place – Theatre Review
As an Australian of mixed Asian ethnicity (Malaysian-Chinese and Filipino), it is very rare, if at all,…
Emma. – Film Review
With the initial tale of Emma being penned by Jane Austen 205 years ago, one would think…
Mov’in Bed Melbourne, St Kilda Beach – Film Related Review
If you’ve ever wanted a fun and unique cinematic experience, Mov’in Bed is the outdoor cinema for…
A Hidden Life – Film Review
I wasn’t sure what to expect with Terrance Malick’s latest film A Hidden Life. War films aren’t…
Melbourne Theatre Company: Home, I’m Darling – Theatre Review
If you had the chance to go back in time and live your life in another era,…
Moonlight Cinema, Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne – Film Related Review
Melbourne’s Moonlight Cinema is Australia’s first, largest and longest running outdoor cinema. Initially established in 1996 and…
Lizzo at Forum Theatre, Melbourne, January 8, 2020 – Live Review
Feeling like I had a golden ticket, I was one of the lucky few that scored a…
Australia Is On Fire
No, this isn’t a film review, but it’s just as dramatic, if not more so – because…
Cirque Stratosphere – Theatre Review
Have you ever thought of a show that combines a love for NASA, space and the circus?…
Little Women – Film Review
I had never been a fan of period films, but they have been growing on me in…
Last Christmas – Film Review
Although a bit predictable if you know your George Michael tunes, Last Christmas is a heartwarming romantic…
Jumanji: The Next Level – Film Review
When sequels are created off the back of what was a successful first film, as a viewer,…
Chicago – Theatre Review
17 years ago, I fell in love with Chicago via the silver screen when Renée Zellweger and…
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker – Film Review
I must confess, I never started off as a Star Wars fan during my childhood. While I…
Openair Cinemas, St Kilda, Melbourne – Film Related Review
Summer is here, which means so is the outdoor cinema season! Out of curiosity, I decided to…
Carly Rae Jepsen at Forum Theatre, Melbourne, December 2, 2019 – Live Review
Carly Rae Jepsen FINALLY headlined her first Melbourne show ever on Monday the 2nd of December 2019…
Frozen 2 – Film Review
When Frozen was first announced, I was excited as both a Veronica Mars fan and Wicked fan…
Melbourne Theatre Company: Kiss of the Spider Woman – Theatre Review
Admittedly, I did not know much about Kiss of the Spider Woman apart from it being a…
Opera Australia: Turandot – Theatre Review
Like many, my first introduction to the opera was through Luciano Pavarotti. I remember as a kid,…
DAY6 at Festival Hall, Melbourne, November 15, 2019 – K-Pop Live Review
In June 1964, The Beatles played over three consecutive nights to cheering fans at Melbourne’s Festival Hall….
MAI FUJISAWA at Melbourne Recital Centre, November 14, 2019 – J-Pop Live Review
Growing up, I remember falling in love with Studio Ghibli films and the score compositions by composer…
Charlie’s Angels (2019) – Film Review
Charlie’s Angels initially started off as a crime drama TV show in the 70s. After 5 seasons,…
Pavarotti – Film Review
No stranger to music documentaries after bringing The Beatles: Eight Days a Week to the big screen…
Eskimo Joe at Chelsea Heights Hotel, Victoria, November 4, 2019 – Live Review
It is the year 2004. “A Song Is A City” has been released, quickly cementing its place…
Kingswood at The Night Cat, Melbourne, November 2, 2019 – Live Review
Admittedly, while I have heard of Melbourne alternate rock band, Kingswood due to much praise from my…
Promare (Puromea, プロメア) – Film Review
Promare is a Japanese anime feature film co-produced by Japanese animation studio Trigger and XFLAG. Directed by…
Blinded by the Light – Film Review
Blinded by the Light, inspired by a true story, is set in 1987 and tells the story…
Maleficent: Mistress of Evil – Film Review
Maleficent: Mistress of Evil is the sequel that nobody asked for. Not that the first Maleficent film…
Hans Zimmer at Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, October 7, 2019 – Live Review
Chances are, if you love your movies, you would have heard of Hans Zimmer and his incredible…
Ride Like a Girl – Film Review
Rachel Griffith’s directorial debut, Ride Like a Girl tells the true story of Michelle Payne, the first…
The Superjesus at Max Watts, Melbourne, September 20, 2019 – Live Review
Although I had heard of The Superjesus previously and had listened to their music, I did not…
Abominable – Film Review
Losing someone you love is hard. Doing the things that remind you of them is even harder….