26 Mar 2015
THE FIRST BAD MAN: A Novel By Miranda July – Book Review
Despite glowing praise from author/artist/filmmaker July’s bigtime besties (Lena Dunham, A.M. Homes and more) on the cover, this irritating novel (July’s first)…
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26 Mar 2015
THE GIRL IN THE RED COAT: A Psychological Drama By Kate Hamer – Book Review
Hamer’s first novel is a compelling read that works as a complex psychological drama, a powerful study of grief, loss and healing, and a pointed attack on…
26 Mar 2015
Uriah Heep: (Easy) Livin’ The Dream… Live At The Gov – Review
It’s standing room only at The Gov; the faithful masses have assembled, hoping to see and hear some heavy prog-rock greatness. There is a prevailing air of…
26 Mar 2015
USEFUL: From The Creator And Head Writer Of Television’s “Offspring” – Book Review
Debra Oswald, creator and head writer of the TV series Offspring , is just as skilled at creating character on the page as she is on screen. Useful is the story…
23 Mar 2015
PLAN 9: Inspired By Ed Wood’s Classic Film And Presented By Monster Pictures – DVD Review
Director/script-adaptor/co-editor/co-star John Johnson’s rethinking of Edward D. Wood Jr.’s infamous ‘Worst Movie Of All Time’ isn’t a remake or straight parody…
23 Mar 2015
THROWBACK: Filmed In Yowiescope And Release By Monster Pictures – DVD Review
Filmed in ‘Yowiescope’ (???) and dedicated to late great monster-maker Ray Harryhausen, writer/director/producer Travis Bain’s at times winningly goofy pic has…
18 Mar 2015
Unusual Wonderings: Raymond Crowe & Peter Samelson Spread The Magic Of Illusion – Adelaide Fringe Review
Charming, with both its social and its magical connotations is great way to describe the combination of Raymond Crowe and Peter Samelson (direct from New York)…
16 Mar 2015
The Legendary Rum Jungle Performs At The Garden Of Unearthly Delights – Adelaide Fringe Review
A steady buzz of excitement since it was made known that popular ‘70s Adelaide band Rum Jungle would reform for a one-off gig at the Fringe has meant that a…
16 Mar 2015
The Secret Garden Party At Turkey Flat Vineyards – Adelaide Fringe Review
Upon arrival at The Secret Garden Party, each person was given a special lanyard, so that as we collected our wine or food course, it was marked on our card…
16 Mar 2015
Wine, Women & Song At Nexus Cabaret – Adelaide Fringe Review
Wine, Women & Song is a joyful musical performance by a group of Adelaidian women called Con Brio, who performed in a relaxing atmosphere of wine and laughter.…
15 Mar 2015
Breabach Performs At The Garden Of Unearthly Delights’ Aurora Spiegeltent – Adelaide Fringe Review
When it comes to Scottish traditional music, one can’t expect a bagpipe-free zone – and at times we had duelling bagpipes – expertly played. But that was just…
15 Mar 2015
Danny Elfman’s Music From The Films Of Tim Burton At The Adelaide Entertainment Centre – Adelaide Festival Review
An augmented Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, conducted by John Mauceri, played to a packed Adelaide Entertainment Centre crowd in what was billed an extravaganza…