Opinion
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Telling the tale of ancient Britain
A review of Sistersong by Lucy Holland Sistersong, by Devon-based author Lucy Holland, is recommended to our readers by Ms Anna Cohn Orchard, Executive Director…
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FILM REVIEW: Atmosphere doesn’t atone for lack of substance
Crimes of the Future Starring Viggo Mortensen, Léa Seydoux and Kristen Stewart Rated MA15+ 3/5 A work of brooding but insubstantial horror, David Cronenberg’s Crimes…
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CARTOON: Scorching Summer Sun or Wet Winter Weather?
Melbourne’s weather was at its bizarre best in the last week, seeing us go from scorching summer’s day with temperatures in the mid 30s to…
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Casey MP Aaron Violi expresses his road sealing disappointment
Unsealed roads make up a substantial portion of the road network in the Casey electorate. That’s why the previous Coalition government delivered $300 million to…
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Why Exeter was crowned as a City of Literature
Exeter, in Devon, South West England, was designated the prestigious status of a UNESCO City of Literature in November 2019 recognising the city’s outstanding contributions…
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FILM REVIEW: Compliments to the chef, The Menu is a tasty horror treat
This week, Seth Lukas Hynes reviews The Menu, Starring Anya Taylor-Joy, Nicholas Hoult and Ralph Fiennes. Rated MA15+ 4.5/5 The Menu is a gastronomically satisfying…
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Theatre’s year comes to wonderful end
The 1812 Theatre The Woman in Black The 1812 Theatre’s final production for 2022 was Susan Hill’s The Woman in black. This, as the program…
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A fearless story of fierce teenage rebellion
A review of Sugar Town Queens by Malla Nunn This is the third in a series of six reviews featuring the 2022 Readings Young Adult…
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Poor decision ruins The Wonder
The Wonder Starring Florence Pugh, Kíla Lord Cassidy and Tom Burke Rated M 3.5/5 The Wonder is an intriguing historical mystery film that shoots itself…
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CARTOON: Election time
Victorians who haven’t voted are out and about at election centres today, but with all of the campaigning, signage and political chatter, it can be…
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One-woman show a remarkable and poignant performance
Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre Moving On LAT decided to close the year with Moving On, a play with words and music by Cenarth Fox. A play…
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Wakanda Forever a good tribute to beloved actor and film
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Starring Letitia Wright, Tenoch Huerta and Dominique Thorne Rated M 3.5/5 Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is a poignant, exciting superhero film…