Tag: opinion
A Short Stay in Hell by Steven L. Peck – Book Review
This flimsy but intriguing novella mixes horror and philosophy for a mind-bending take on the afterlife. I enjoyed its ideas if maybe not the execution.
MSO: Storm & Serenity @ Hamer Hall
The absolute stars of this Melbourne Symphony Orchestra concert, featuring music from Mozart, Beethoven and more, were the most animated conductor I’ve ever seen, and a big beautiful shiny horn.
“It” – Film Review
I watched my first silent film, a 1927 romantic comedy starring Clara Bow, the It Girl of the flapper era.
Candlelight: The Lord of the Rings @ Collingwood Town Hall
This intimate musical celebration was a lovely way to mark the 25th anniversary of Peter Jackson’s epic trilogy and its iconic score.
Children of Time by Adrian Tchaikovsky – Book Review
A sci-fi novel of staggering ambition and scope, Children of Time captivates with its incredible world-building and epic grandeur, if not with prose and characters.
New Music 04/2026 – Lucrecia Dalt, Sister Irene O’Connor
My two most recent purchases are a couple of odd birds from a Colombian experimental musician and an Australian nun.
Project Hail Mary – Film Review
If Project Hail Mary was a dog, it would probably be a Golden Retriever. I had a delightful time at IMAX Melbourne with this fun, energetic and big-hearted cosmic adventure that combines goofiness and smarts.
Cléo from 5 to 7 – Film Review
I dipped my toes into the French New Wave cinema with this delightful classic from filmmaker Agnès Varda, an effortlessly elegant snapshot of 1960s Paris that I couldn’t wait to rewatch.
MSO: The Music of James Horner @ Hamer Hall
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