On Barbie's Journey to The Real World—And Mine

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Is Everything Okay suggests that maybe it all will be okay.

Chelsea Daniel (writer)

Closeness and Disconnectedness - Dear Sun, Love Joy Review

Joanne Zou (writer)

Is Live Action FINALLY Good? The One Piece Live Action Review

Desmond Ng (writer)

Palatable Queerdom: 'Red, White & Royal Blue'

Scout Manuel (writer)

Bimbofying the Inner West: VIGILANTONIE at Mamma Chen’s 11/08

Joel Duggan (writer)

Vigilantonie probably isn’t going to get us out of the cost-of-living crisis, but at least she gives you something fun tRead Article

FRANCES HA 10 years later: perhaps there is much more to adulthood.

Judith Vu (writer)

As the Barbie (2023) wave swept over Australia, ACMI’s tribute to its director Greta Gerwig’s remarkable career from herRead Article

Beauty Myth-Busting in MONUMENT at Red Stitch

Sybilla George (writer)

Developed through the INK playwright program and now in its world premiere season at Red Stitch Actors’ Theatre in St KiRead Article

GUYS AND DOLLS by Antipodes Theatre: a revival of the classic musical with a modern tweak

Judith Vu (writer)

Broadway’s classic musical Guys and Dolls (1950) gets a delightful and immaculate revival in this production by the AntiRead Article

Sony's GRAN TURISMO Movie Fails to Make it Across the Finish Line

Desmond Ng (writer)

With David Harbour, Orlando Bloom and Archie Madekwe taking on the roles of Jack Salter, Danny Moore and Jann MardenboroRead Article

COPENHAGEN DOES NOT EXIST Another Tired Tale of Male Gaze Surveillance

Chelsea Daniel (writer)

While no doubt dripping in intrigue, Copenhagen Does Not Exist (2023) attempts to spin a retelling of the story of a misRead Article

MTC Musical BLOOM Shines a Light on the Struggles and Triumphs of Aged Care

Anushka Singh (writer)

From its poignant premise and exceptional portrayal of characters by a talented ensemble to its evocative lighting desigRead Article

LADY BIRD at ACMI: There's Just Something About Greta Gerwig

Caitlin Hall (writer)

Gerwig’s solo directorial debut Lady Bird has become more or less a staple for contemporary indie cinema. It's a comedy-Read Article

A Compelling New Production of Michael Gow’s AWAY at Theatre Works

Sybilla George (writer)

Away at Theatre Works is both moving and, at times, muddled. The play’s fractured final sequence moves rapidly from holiRead Article

Live, Love, Laufey: A Fun Night of Jazz Serenade

Chathuni Gunatilake (writer)

With tickets selling out minutes after going on sale, it’s safe to say there were more than a few excited guests for sinRead Article

HEAR MY EYES take GOOD TIME to another level at RISING

Caitlin Hall (writer)

The Safdie Brothers’ bank heist-gone-wrong film Good Time, the latest edition to the HEAR MY EYES performance series andRead Article

"I am merely a disciple of her gospel": Weyes Blood at RISING

Chelsea Daniel (writer)

“Last time I was here, it was March 2020” says Weyes Blood (Natalie Laura Melling) to the crowd that Thursday night. A cRead Article

DAYDREAM: The Future of Australian Indie Music?

Pamela Piechowicz, Joel Duggan (writers)

Australia isn’t exactly an indie rock capital. For us, indie rock evokes one of two images: skinny dudes with long hair Read Article

Great Songs, Alright Execution: Winnie Lane Launch OZONE at the Bergy Bandroom

Desmond Ng (writer)

Melbourne-bred indie rock band Winnie Lane make headlines in the Bergy Bandroom! This indie band sought to redefine themRead Article

Farrago’s Must-Watch Anime of the Summer: A Season of 2nd Seasons

Desmond Ng (writer)

As the northern hemisphere starts getting hotter, a new season of anime is about to be released. Welcome to Farrago’s MuRead Article

EUPHORIA is Entertaining, But Fails to Reach a High

Alexia Shaw (writer)

Ultimately though, it can’t be denied that Euphoria is a beautifully crafted work. Sure, it’s probably not going to starRead Article