Marvel continues to pursue their current trend of recruiting indie filmmakers by placing Destin Daniel Cretton ( The Glass Castle ) at the helm of its recent addition to the universe, Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings . Sadly, the movie suffers from an abundance of all too familiar tropes, removing any possibility of injecting the franchise with the director’s unique style. Shang-Chi follows the titular character, martial arts master Shang-Chi (Simu Liu), as he con

After years of rewrites, stalling and delays, Daniel Craig’s final outing as James Bond has arrived. No Time To Die follows Bond (obviously) on one final mission after being forced out of a self-imposed retirement in Jamaica. An old friend in the CIA asks him for help, which sends Bond on a rescue mission that pits him against a powerfully armed foe. Cary Joji Fukunaga, of True Detective fame, brings a clear and confident sense of direction for the film, doing well to ap

“The movie comes alive in the theatre.” Keen filmgoer Alex Breen – like a multitude of fellow Melburnians – is excited to return to the cinema after the long lockdown. “I look forward to taking full advantage of these screenings. I’m excited to get back into the cinema and see some movies with friends,” he says. The one problem is the overwhelming choice of new release films coming up. Cinemas have a backlog of films originally intended for release through August to October

Rarely does a song encapsulate an artist’s decades-long development in such a uniquely retrospective manner as in Polish band Riverside’s latest single, Story of My Dream . It’s their triumphant first release with guitarist Maciej Meller since the death of founding member Piotr Grudziński in 2016. Riverside has skirted many different styles beyond their bedrock of cinematic progressive rock. Frequently courting metal, industrial, ambient, folk and soundscapes, the band has

A hyper-violent, Korean survival drama might not sound like a recipe for a megahit. But when Squid Game premiered on Netflix, it wrapped its tentacles around audiences worldwide, smashing records and sending social media into a meme frenzy. The series garnered 111 million viewers in one month, eclipsing the racy period drama Bridgerton and securing The Crown as Netflix’s biggest new release ever. Despite all the hype, Squid Game isn’t just the internet’s latest obsessi

Many of us have a love-hate relationship with horror. It’s intriguing, fun, and even a little bit thrilling to be scared. But of course, it’s not everyone’s cup of tea. Whether you’re a scaredy-cat or a paranormal junkie, this list has a little something for everyone. Never done before: Ready or Not (2019) Ready or Not is the scariest game of hide-and-seek you’ll ever see. Grace (Samara Weaving) has just married into the highly unstable Domas gaming family. Following family

When it comes to conversations about TV fashion and good costume design, there are a number of shows that fall under the radar because their wardrobes are so mundane. Audiences may consider it boring to see characters wearing “normal”, everyday clothing, but these shows can still feature interesting wardrobe items that provide an iconic aesthetic. Extras (2005-2007) and Scrubs (2001-2010) are perfect examples. Extras is a BBC sitcom that centres around Andy (Ricky Gervai

“I want Pearls to be a brand for everyone,” says Tobi Stanley, owner of Pearls clothing. “I am trying to make something that looks a bit different from everything you’ll see and push some new styles and designs.” Tobi started Pearls clothing in 2019 as a way for her to combine her two passions – skateboarding and fashion. Her sixth clothing range is out next month. Tobi studied fashion design for three years and went into the fashion industry, soon realising she “hated” it.

* Minor spoilers ahead* Squid Game is one of the most talked-about shows at the moment. It’s cultivated an army of stans, sparked discussions about fan theories and spawned so many memes. According to Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos, it’s the most popular show on the platform, no small feat for a non-English language program. For all the excitement surrounding the show, Squid Game emphatically delivers. @alistairfawcus If Squidgame was set in Australia 🇦🇺 😂😅 #squidgame

*This is a spoiler-free review* After many delays thanks to COVID-19, Free Guy has finally been released, with Mariah Carey’s hit song Fantasy playing a surprisingly big part in it. Free Guy caught my imagination, taking me from my living room into such a sweet, sweet fantasy, baby … The film revolves around Guy (Ryan Reynolds), a non-playable character in the videogame Free City . Guy has grown tired of his life as a bank teller, unaware he is just programming in a videog

The Tipping Point showcases a band assessing its twilight era with a sense of humility and maturity, highlighting Tears For Fears’ ability to propagate their nostalgic ’80s-era sound with an injection of melancholic electronica. It pares back the excess of their affiliated era while retaining a ponderous groove of pulsating machinery and multi-layered keyboard textures. The Tipping Point is Tears For Fears’ first single release in anticipation of their upcoming album of th

Jordan Acker dreams of one day having the talent he manages at the top level of music. “In sport it would be like seeing your athlete win the championship. For us, we want to see our artists headlining Coachella,” he says. Speaking over Zoom, Jordan had just finished a shift for his day job as a Customer Experience Agent for footwear retailer Accent Group Limited, and will spend the few hours before bed doing work for the business he co-founded, Ivy Music Group. Ivy Music Gro