Not Again: LOVE AGAIN (2023)

Beatrice van Rest (writer)

Another disappointing romcom that lacks the endearing charm of films from the early 2000s .Read Article

SATYAGRAHA: An Emotional Truth Lacking the Right Force

Chathuni Gunatilake (writer)

Satyagraha (“The Truth Force”) was held as a one-night exclusive opera performance at Hamer Hall on Saturday 13 May. CurRead Article

The Writers Strike: What is it and What it Means for You

Chelsea Daniel (writer)

On the 1st of May 2023, which also happens to be international labour holiday May Day, the Writers Guild of America (WGARead Article

Hearth Theatre and the Lasting Relevance of DEATH OF A SALESMAN

Caitlin Hall (writer)

Hearth Theatre does an incredible job in retelling one of the most important plays of the 20th century–a play where, givRead Article

Not Easy Being Teens: Moth Soars at Theatreworks

Alexia Shaw (writer)

Two-hander productions demand a lot from their performers. They’ve got to be able to play a variety of characters, keep Read Article

How 'Swarm' exposes the Dangers of Fandom Culture amongst Gen-Z

Aqira Clark (writer)

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is Overwhelmingly and Absurdly Fun

Hayley Yeow (writer)

The game is, above all, fun to play. Because the world is so open, every player is going to have a different experience Read Article

"Did you know that Liam Neeson pees his pants a lot?": DAN CROWLEY at MICF

Joanne Zou (writer)

Dan Crowley’s debut show Fantastic. Great Move. Well Done, Dan (FGMWDD) at the 2023 Melbourne Comedy Festival skirted thRead Article

Black metal shoegazers Deafheaven playing Melbourne’s Max Watt’s in May

Joel Duggan (writer)

Blackgaze heavyweights Deafheaven are returning to Australia for the first time in over four years for a national tour oRead Article

Half-Truths, Misunderstandings, and Straight-Up Lies: L.C. North’s The Ugly Truth

Tharidi Walimunige (writer)

Shazam! Fury of the Gods Heightens the Action and Sidelines the Heart

Tharidi Walimunige (writer)

A Fantasy Romance, Minus The Romance: THE ISLES OF THE GODS Review

Ai Jia Tah (writer)

When I first picked up this book, it’s safe to say that the blurb had me expecting a YA romance like never before, set iRead Article

Lara Ricote’s ‘GRL/LATNX/DEF’ is Wild, Shocking and an Absolute Must

Emma Xerri (writer)

Lara Ricote’s latest show, ‘GRL/LATNX/DEF’, is an absolute comedic marvel. Describing her show as one for people who canRead Article

One Little Thing Can Go Wrong… Sally McKenzie’s WAY Shows You How

Dimple Malhotra (writer)

WAY, written and performed by Sally McKenzie, is a thought-provoking piece in its use of live performance, video, and auRead Article

'Daisy Jones & The Six' Review: A Big Swing and A Short High

Noa Shenker (writer)

On the Everlasting Charm of 'When Harry Met Sally'

Chelsea Daniel (writer)

Mainstream Pop: The Gatekeeping of Sexual Desire

Meagan Hansen (writer)

A Case Study on Sam Smith’s ‘I’m Not Here to Make Friends’Read Article

Ben Stevenson's RATBAG: A MICF Meditation on Losing Those Who Shaped You

Chelsea Daniel (writer)

Ratbag is a show about Stevenson’s late mother, who seems to be what I can only describe as a wonderful and complex womaRead Article

'That ‘90s Show' and the Shortcomings of Nostalgia Baiting

Haymun Win (writer)

Hannah Camilleri’s Assorted Sweet Treats: LOLLY BAG a sketch stand-out (not stand-up) at MICF

Sybilla George (writer)

Though she darts occasionally into the wings to retrieve a wig or dressing gown, Camilleri fearlessly transitions betweeRead Article

Geelong Gallery Host the Work of Australian Art Great Clarice Beckett in New Exhibition ATMOSPHERE

Vanshika Agarwal (writer)

Although Atmosphere is Clarice Beckett’s first major public exhibition held in the Geelong Gallery, her name is synonymoRead Article