Category: Reviews
We by Yevgeny Zamyatin – Book Review
1984 might be the definitive work of the dystopian genre, but it was in turn influenced by this lesser-known Russian novel written in the early 1920s, the proper granddaddy of the modern dystopian literature.
Sleepy Hollow – Film Review
The spooky season is upon us, so I thought I’d kick off the streak of horror and supernatural-themed movies with Tim Burton’s gory and atmospheric take on the classic short story.
Agnes Obel @ Hamer Hall (09/2026)
My first time seeing the bewitching Danish songstress live, with Hamer Hall the perfect setting for her singular, atmospheric, ghost-like chamber pop.
Practical Magic – Film Review
With the new sequel out, I checked out the original 1998 brew of family drama, horror, comedy and romance about two witchy sisters, and enjoyed it far more than expected.
MSO: Organ Gala @ Melbourne Town Hall (09/2026)
I might have wished for a little bit more of the Grand Organ, but this anniversary concert celebrating 120 years of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra was still quite special.
The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton – Book Review
It’s been a while since I read classic literature, and this elegant novel about personal desires clashing against societal expectations in 1870s New York was a treat.
Melbourne International Film Festival 2026 – Bitter Christmas, Rose
I saw a few films at this year’s MIFF and these were my favourites: the latest from Pedro Almodóvar and a striking gender-bending period drama with fabulous Sandra Hüller.
The Love That Remains – Film Review
My pick from this year’s Nordic Film Festival was a bittersweet drama about a fractured family, both earthy and strange, unfolding against the haunting Icelandic landscape.
New Music 08/2026 – Rosalía, Cate Le Bon
