30 Sept 2015
China Times: A Young Patriot at Mercury Cinema – OzAsia Film Festival Review
This fascinating documentary with a strong narrative has many of the hallmarks of a feature film. A Young Patriot chronicles three years out of the life of…
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30 Sept 2015
Kurosawa’s Film Noir: High And Low at Mercury Cinema – OzAsia Film Festival Review
High And Low , one of famed Japanese director Akira Kurosawa’s contemporary crime dramas, kicks off the three-film season of Kurosawa’s Film Noir , the…
30 Sept 2015
Kurosawa’s Film Noir: Stray Dog at Mercury Cinema – OzAsia Film Festival Review
The Mercury Cinema’s season of the legendary and influential Akira Kurosawa’s take on film noir continues with a screening of Stray Dog , his 1949 contemporary…
30 Sept 2015
Kurosawa’s Film Noir: The Bad Sleep Well at Mercury Cinema – OzAsia Film Festival Review
All the way from 1960, Akira Kurusawa’s classic black-and-white film is a strong piece of social, cultural and corporate criticism. I found myself comparing it…
30 Sept 2015
superposition by Ryoji Ikeda: A Mind-Bending Assault On The Senses – OzAsia Review
Walking into superposition at the Dunstan Playhouse you might be forgiven for thinking you were at a computer convention rather than a theatre. Screens and more…
27 Sept 2015
Risky Summerbee & The Honeythief Bring Rock’n’Roll To Space Theatre – OzAsia Review
The Festival Centre precinct is abuzz with hundreds of people taking in the atmosphere of the Adelaide Night Noodle Markets. There are dragon dances and exotic…
26 Sept 2015
Mwathirika: An Extraordinary and Haunting Story Of Indonesia’s Untold Past, Beautifully Performed by Papermoon Puppet Theatre – OzAsia Review
Puppetry is not just for children. In the hands of the Masters of this ancient story-telling art, its magic can delight, inform and move us in extraordinary…
26 Sept 2015
SambaSunda: The Vibrant Sounds of Gamelan Music – OzAsia Review
Gamelan music from Indonesia can be an acquired taste. Gamelan orchestras are primarily percussive ensembles featuring a range of metallophones (the metal…
25 Sept 2015
Cry Jailolo: Captivating, Rhythmic and Authentic Tribal Dance from North Malaku – OzAsia Review
As the theatre darkens and mobile phone lights continue to glow throughout the audience like a secret lantern festival, a quiet, almost inaudible drumming pulls…
25 Sept 2015
Teater Garasi’s The Streets Immerses Audiences Into The World Of Busy Jakarta Nightlife – OzAsia Review
Encountering the mayhem of activity on the streets of a busy Asian city can be a daunting experience for the uninitiated, and so it was in The Streets . The…
24 Sept 2015
The Aspirations Of Daise Morrow: A Brutally Funny and Profound Look at Human Nature by Brink Productions – Interview
The Aspirations Of Daise Morrow is based on a short story by Australian writer and Nobel Prize recipient , Patrick White. Set in the fictional town of…
23 Sept 2015
Thailand Ladyboy Superstars Cabaret Comes To Adelaide With Food, Fun, Music and Stunning Thai Beauty Queens – Interview
Thailand is known for its glamorous Ladyboy cabaret shows and often part of the tourist check-list when travelling to that part of the world. In contrast to the…