Opinion
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CARTOON: Dodgy texts
Danny Zemp thinks people could use text scams to get all sorts of information.
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Prey a pretty peerless popcorn flick
Prey Starring Amber Midthunder, Dakota Beavers and Michelle Thrush Rated MA15+ 4.5/5 The fifth film in the Predator franchise, Prey joins The Northman as another…
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Book Week Q&A with author Eliza Henry-Jones
1. What are you currently reading? This Devastating Fever by Sophie Cunningham – it’s brilliant. 2. What book had the biggest impact on your life…
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Self-discovery: an important journey
A review of Bewildered by Laura Waters Bewildered, by local author Laura Waters, reminds this reviewer of Wild, the 2012 memoir by American author Cheryl…
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Cartoon: Beer Tax
Danny Zemp is disillusioned about the beer tax rise in Australia.
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Nope gets a yes from me
Nope Starring Keke Palmer, Daniel Kaluuya and Steven Yeun M 4/5 Nope is an absorbing, disquieting science fiction horror film by talented writer-director Jordan Peele.…
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Take Bullet Train plot with a grain of salt
Bullet Train Starring Brad Pitt, Joey King and Sandra Bullock Rated MA15+ Based on the novel Maria Beetle by Kotaro Isaka, Bullet Train is a…
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CARTOON: Powers Out
As thousands of Yarra Ranges homes were without power, Danny Zemp thought maybe we were overdue!
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BigBug not necessarily Jeunet’s best
Bigbug Starring Elsa Zylberstein, Stéphane De Groodt and François Levantal Rated MA15+ 3/5 Bigbug is a silly and sweet but overlong science fiction comedy by…
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Excitement building for Melbourne Writers Festival
The Melbourne Writers Festival will take place on September 8-11. The theme this year is “ambition”, showcasing “a thrilling exploration of ambition – denied, thwarted…
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CARTOON: Taking it slow in Healesville
Danny Zemp is bemused by the new 40 speed limit through the centre of Healesville.
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A colour in the title perhaps the feature of another great film
The Black Phone Starring Ethan Hawke, Mason Thames and Madeleine McGraw Rated MA15+ 4.5/5 The Black Phone is an enthralling horror film directed by Scott…