Cruel Intentions: The ’90s Musical – Theatre Review
Adapted from the 1782 French novel ‘Les Liaisons dangereuses’ or its English title ‘Dangerous Liaisons’, the 1999…
Author: Stephanie Chin
Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella – Theatre Review
There are many versions of Cinderella scattered through time via various forms of media, whether it be…
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (Reimagined Production) – Theatre Review
In 2019, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child had its Australian premiere in Melbourne in its award-winning…
Girl From The North Country – Theatre Review
There is no denying that Bob Dylan is one of the greatest songwriters of all time. I’ve…
Bell Shakespeare: Hamlet – Theatre Review
I have seen many Shakespearean plays but for some reason Hamlet has evaded me. This changed when…
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: Disney-Pixar’s Toy Story In Concert – Film Concert Review
In its Australian Premiere, the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra took to the stage to present Disney-Pixar’s Toy Story…
Everything Everywhere All At Once – Film Review
Asian representation in Hollywood is few and far between. But we’re getting better. I was delighted to…
Seventeen Power Of Love: The Movie – K-Pop Film Review
I remember first seeing Seventeen live in Melbourne back in 2016. Back then, they were still fresh…
Emily In Paris – TV Series Review
I’ve never been interested in visiting Paris. The whole idea of the city being a place of…
Gabbi Bolt: I Hope My Keyboard Doesn’t Break (Melbourne International Comedy Festival) – Comedy Review
I’ve always adored comedians that play music. There’s just something special about them that I thoroughly enjoy….
Bridgerton (Season 2) – TV Series Review
I remember the hype around Season 1 of Bridgerton produced by Shondaland, where the story followed Daphne…
Sammy J: Symphony in J Minor (Melbourne International Comedy Festival) – Comedy Review
“Pink clouds…” You know the one. I’ve been obsessed with this hilarious song for three years now…
Flo & Joan: Sweet Release (Melbourne International Comedy Festival) – Comedy Review
I’ve always thoroughly enjoyed and preferred musical comedy. From the likes of Tripod and Tim Minchin, to…
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: Disney’s Fantasia in Concert – Live Review
82 years ago, the original Disney’s Fantasia took to the big screen as Disney’s boldest experiment, combining…
Hans: Haus of Hans: Disco Spektakulär (Melbourne International Comedy Festival) – Comedy Review
Playing four shows at Brunswick Ballroom as part of the 2022 Melbourne International Comedy Festival over the…
William Wang: Unrelatable Funny (Melbourne International Comedy Festival) – Comedy Review
I’ll be honest, Stand-Up Comedy is not really my kind of thing. I’m not exactly sure what…
Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore – Film Review
FOUR YEARS. That’s the last time we’ve had a Fantastic Beasts film in cinemas. A lot can…
Soothplayers: Completely Improvised Shakespeare (Melbourne International Comedy Festival) – Comedy Review
William Shakespeare. You’d be hard pressed to find someone who doesn’t know his name, who he is,…
Murder Village: An Improvised Whodunnit (Melbourne International Comedy Festival) – Comedy Review
The Melbourne International Comedy Festival is back in full force for 2022, and so are the crimes…
Book of Love – Film Review
Have you ever watched a romantic comedy and rolled your eyes at the fact that despite the…
Turning Red – Film Review
Are you feeling nostalgic? Do you miss the vibes of the late 90s and early 2000s? Do…
Fresh – Film Review
You’re single. Dating is exhausting, and you can’t willing rely on anyone but yourself. When you check…
The Who’s Tommy – Theatre Review
Initially, Victorian Opera was supposed to stage their production in 2020, and and then again in 2021…
Death on the Nile – Film Review
Agatha Christie’s Hercule Poirot is back, but not as you know him. Kenneth Branagh who once again…
Belle (竜とそばかすの姫, Ryū to Sobakasu no Hime) – Film Review
‘Belle’, or its Japanese title ‘竜とそばかすの姫, Ryū to Sobakasu no Hime’ which literally translate to ‘The Dragon…
Melbourne Theatre Company: Fun Home – Theatre Review
Adapted from the graphic-memoir by cartoonist Alison Bechdel titled ‘Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic’, Fun Home is…
Marry Me – Film Review
Known to be in successful iconic romance films such as The Wedding Planner and Maid in Manhattan,…
Eric Nam: There and Back Again – Album Review
Eric Nam is a veteran of the K-Pop industry, but this is the first time that he…
Into the Woods – Theatre Review
It is undeniable that the late great Stephen Sondheim is one of the best musical composers and…
Jagged Little Pill – Theatre Review
I remember growing up being a huge fan of Alanis Morissette for her naturally beautiful charm, as…
Ghostbusters: Afterlife – Film Review
I have loved Ghostbusters ever since I was a kid. There is something just so special about…
The Matrix Resurrections – Film Review
It is no secret that The Matrix has been a phenomenon. It was the first film franchise…
The French Dispatch – Film Review
I’ve grown to love Wes Anderson films over the last few years. I loved The Grand Budapest…
Encanto – Film Review
I love Disney animations and musicals. I would be lying if I said I wasn’t a fan…
Annette – Film Review
Directed by Leos Carax in his English-language debut, with the screenplay by Carax, alongside Ron Mael and…
Melbourne Theatre Company: As You Like It – Theatre Review
“All the world’s a stage.” Lockdowns are over and theatre is back! Melbourne Theatre Company’s triumphant return…
Blue Bayou – Film Review
As a second-generation Australian, despite growing up with a slight disconnect from my mixed ethnicity, with internal…
Free Guy – Film Review
Initially, I was supposed to see Free Guy on the big screen. But lockdown kicked in and…
Eternals – Film Review
Pairing an Oscar winning director with a superhero franchise does not guarantee a winning combination. In fact,…
The Last Duel – Film Review
I went into The Last Duel with no prior knowledge and no expectations. Although choosing to view…
TokyoTreat – Product Review
I miss Japan. There’s something special about Japan that makes it such an inviting and fascinating place,…
The Oodie – Product Review
If you’ve ever been curious about getting a hooded blanket, look no further than The Oodie! This…
Tales of Arise (PlayStation 5) – Gaming Review
I love JRPGs and have always been curious about Bandai Namco’s Tales series. So when I was…
So Not Worth It – TV Series Review
So Not Worth is Netflix’s first Korean sitcom, revolving around a group of students with different multicultural…
Boyfriend Dungeon (Nintendo Switch) – Gaming Review
Kitfox Games’ Boyfriend Dungeon is a dungeon crawler dating-sim, where you can date your weapons. While it…
Cooking With Paris – TV Series Review
I must confess, I can’t cook. But I love cooking shows and find them extremely entertaining and…
BLACKPINK: The Movie – Film Review
Even if you don’t listen to K-Pop, you know who BLACKPINK are. Jennie, Jisoo, Rosé and Lisa…
The Suicide Squad – Film Review
Did you like Suicide Squad back in 2016? Honestly, back then, the only good things about that…
Jungle Cruise – Film Review
Walt Disney initially envisioned the Jungle Cruise Disneyland ride to help expose patrons to sights and sounds…
Gunpowder Milkshake – Film Review
What do you get when you mix Karen Gillan, Lena Headey, Carla Gugino, Michelle Yeoh and Angela…