Tag: opinion
Late Night with the Devil – Film Review
A slow-burn found-footage horror flick that offers show business satire as well as a refreshing new spin on demonic possession.
Perfect Days – Film Review
Wim Wenders’ serene, understated film is a captivating love letter to Japan and pleasures of simple living.
Cat’s Cradle by Kurt Vonnegut – Book Review
Sometimes it’s worth reading a book twice. My first go at this darkly satirical novel with shades of science fiction was a mighty struggle, but then I really enjoyed it on a re-visit.
The Zone of Interest – Film Review
I finally worked up the resolve to see Jonathan Glazer’s intense, disturbing masterpiece that takes a wholly unique approach to its harrowing subject matter.
MSO: The Planets @ Hamer Hall
A magical evening at the Arts Centre, where I finally got to experience one of my all-time favourite classical suites, Gustav Holst’s The Planets.
The Luminaries by Eleanor Catton – (abandoned) Book Review
I very rarely abandon books, but after struggling through more than three hundred pages of this exquisitely written yet unengaging historical mystery, I thought it was fair to call it quits.
Dune: Part Two – Film Review
Denis Villeneuve’s much anticipated follow-up to the 2021 Dune is an immense, intense and immersive sensory feast that begs to be seen on the largest screen possible.
New Music 03/2024 – Gina Birch, Lankum
Adventurous debut from godmother of feminist rock; a dark, atmospheric and intense take on traditional Irish folk that got me to learn a new genre, doom folk.
The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie – Book Review
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