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Movie review: Grace of Monaco
There have been many rumours about the delayed release of French director Olivier Dahan's Princess Grace biopic, mostly…
Movie review: The Trip to Italy
It's tempting to review this sequel to a 2011 hit by writing "The same as The Trip , but in Italy", and leaving it at that…
Movie review: Maleficent
The "prequel" or "re-interpretation" is popular these days, mostly when it comes to extending the life of comic book franchises…
Theatre review: Coppelia
Merry cavorting villagers turn up often in classical ballets, usually as the background setting to something more sombre…
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Album review: The Brian Jonestown Massacre, Revelation
The music of BJM has largely been overshadowed by the doco DIG! in which the seemingly career-destroying…
Album review: Delaney Davidson, Swim Down Low
It's a wonder how Southern countryman Delaney Davidson is able to roll out so many quality songs and albums one after another…
Album Review: Brody Dalle, Diploid Love
Raspy, pierced-lipped and bourbon-stained - Brody Dalle's sneer is an unmistakable punk-rock weapon. Used to great effect…
Album Review: A Day in My Mind's Mind - Volume 4
It's been six years since the third volume of Kiwi pop-rock psychedelia, that collection having left the feeling most of…
Collin Hogg: Wild pair make for great sports
Even for those not interested in the national pastime, here is some weekday entertainment more fun than…
TV: Voices of the past
Prime appears to be on a bit of a roll with its factual programming: last Sunday it launched the excellent four-part Making…
Concert review: Pixies, Sydney Opera House
A man with sideburns, braces and a bum bag has his eyes closed while his body twitches and spasms in ecstasy. Nearby…
Movie review: Aim High in Creation!
Sydney filmmaker Anna Broinowski's excellent 2008 documentary, Forbidden Lie$ , started out testing the credibility of…
Movie review: X-Men: Days of Future Past
Before The Avengers took over, The X-Men pretty much invented the superhero movie as a team sport. Their position in the…
Movie review: Ida
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Polish-born writer-director Pawlikowski made his name in Britain with the terrific coming-of-age love…
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Theatre review: Assured new talent offers engaging look at allure of high culture
The debut of playwright Aroha Awarau marks the emergence of a distinctive talent.
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Critics praise Cruise's latest
It's billed as a science-fiction version of Groundhog Day , but critics say there's nothing repetitive or boring about…
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