Tag: Opinion
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 of the Future...
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...
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...
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...
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 dark comedy...
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 reminds us,...
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...
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 in the foot...
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...
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 that covers...
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 that sadly fumbles...
CARTOON: Graffiti Grab
Danny Zemp is impressed by the unconventional methods of local graffiti hunters.
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The Warburton Mountain Bike Destination project is close to finishing
Work is progressing on the first stage of the Warburton Mountain Bike Destination with the first 30km of the trail to open around mid...
