Tag: opinion
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
I’ve been in a mood for some artsy, experimental avant-pop. These two albums are not musically alike, but they definitely share the same adventurous spirit.
The Invite – Film Review
An awkward dinner party is hell in real life, but this sharp, funny and chaotic chamber piece mines it for comedy gold and emotional insight.
The Day of the Triffids by John Wyndham – Book Review
I enjoyed this very English take on post-apocalyptic survival, even though the story turned out to be quite different to what I expected.
The Odyssey – Film Review
