Movie Review: Booksmarts
With a fist full of post-June 30 deadlines in front of me I hoped the movie Booksmart would provide some sense of release. I was definitely up for some fun. I…
Browsing: Inspiration
Movie Review: Parasite
It’s not often I give a movie five stars and I’m probably as surprised as you are that it’s for a subtitled Korean movie called Parasite, but I guarantee you’ll understand…
Review Perth Writers Week 2018
Please note this review is for 2018 not 2019. For some reason it’s appears to have dropped off. I’m adding it back in as, during the recent Writing WA Forum…
Review: Tim Ferguson A Fast Life On Wheels
There are many reasons why people will go see the new show A Fast Life On Wheels, by Tim Ferguson. For some it’s nostalgia for the Doug Anthony All Stars, others may…
German Film Festival 2019: Top Six Picks
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin wall, an anniversary reflected in one part of the 2019 German Film Festival program. On top of this the…
Movie Review: POMS
Recent months have seen a spate of Full Monty style triumph over adversity friendship movies. POMS follows a similar path, albeit this time with senior cheer leaders. When I first…
Movie Review: All Is True
Let’s be honest I know very little about Shakespeare, aside from watching Othello at Donmar Warehouse Theatre in London, and even then that was more to do with Ewan McGregor…
Perth Comedy Festival 2019: Top tips and three reviews
One of my all time favourite events every year is the Perth Comedy Festival. I mean, who doesn’t love a month of laughter and introspection. Well, here we go again.…
Movie Review: Long Shot
To be honest I didn’t hold high hopes when I received the invitation to the Long Shot movie. I thought I knew what I was going to get. Turns out I grossly…
Movie Review: 2040 plus Director Q and A
For anyone who saw That Sugar Film you’ll want to line up to see Damon Gameau’s latest movie, 2040 when it opens in May. If you can’t wait then check…
Movie Review: The Chaperone
The Chaperone movie is an intriguing tale based on the true story of Louise Brooks. Aside from a fascinating tale it highlights how little things have changed.
Spanish Film Festival 2019 Perth
The 2019 Moro Spanish Film Festival features 32 films from Spain and Latin America, including special presentations, documentaries, and a spotlight on female directors. I managed to get a sneak…
Movie Review: Woman At War
The multi-award winning movie Woman At War is a warm, quirky, hilarious delight about a middle aged choir master on a personal crusade. The message is simple, go see it.…
Tom Malone Prize 2019 for Australian glass artists
Now in it’s 17th year the highly respected Tom Malone Prize showcases the transformative, enlightening and inspirational power of glass. This year saw pieces from twelve aspiring and highly experienced…
Alliance Francaise French Film Festival 2019: Top Choices.
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Alliance Francaise French Film Festival. With over 50 movies/documentaries and only four weeks to cram them in, it’s always tough to make…
Movie Review: Hotel Mumbai
Hotel Mumbai tells the real life story of the 2008 Taj Hotel terrorist attack in Mumbai. I cannot recommend this movie enough. It’s about courage, compassion, resilience and humanity.
The Arresting Properties of Zip Ties (Sculpture by the Sea Cottesloe)
When I think about cable ties, or zip ties as some people call them, a few things come to mind. Some positive, some negative but none worthy of a $10,000…
Fringe World Festival 2019: Improv All Stars Up Late Night
Improv nights can be tricky. Aside from being highly dependent on the talent on stage, it’s imperative that the audience arrives openminded and primed to laugh. Thankfully both were in…
