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

The energy in the air was electric as singer/songwriter Maggie Alley took to the stage at The Brunswick Ballroom in July. “The gig took a lot of planning between us,” said Alley. “It’s likely the best and biggest gig we’ve played.” Invited to perform by guitarist and producer Matt Walker, who has won an ARIA for best blues and roots album, the 19-year-old and her band brought their distinct brand of groovy punk blues to the dignified venue. Only a month later and Maggie Alley

While some see riding BMX as a sport, Nathan Leech describes it as an art form. “I like doing big drops, bar spins, things that look a little rougher and not as smooth, but have their own expressive value,” Nathan says. “I’m in it to have fun and not fall off too much.” Riding bikes of every shape and size since he can remember, Nathan’s journey to riding BMX began with borrowing his friend’s bike. “Me and my mate would go to the dirt jumps near our house. He would ride his

A trail of group chats, transferred files and zoom meetings documents the development of avant-garde “supergroup” High Castle Teleorkestra (HCT). It is a group that exists on computer screens and online networks, cordoned off by the restrictions of both transnational distance and a global pandemic. Many of the members have yet to meet in person. This until recently included HCT’s founders, the dual producers and day-to-day leads Tim Smolens and Chris Bogen. Smolens, 44, based

*This article contains spoilers. Money Heist season five delivers another exciting instalment in the Spanish drama. With just as much action as in previous seasons, audiences won’t be able to look away. Money Heist follows a rag-tag team of criminals – each code named after a major city – brought together by the mysterious Professor (Álvaro Morte) to carry out extravagant and dangerous heists. Volume 1 of season five, released this month, jumps back into the action mid-he

More than 3200 people have signed a petition calling on Woolworths to play more Australian music on its in-store radio. The change.org petition is demanding the supermarket giant play 50 per cent local artists as a way of supporting a music industry devastated by COVID-19 lockdowns. Petition founder Luke Hall, who is an employee at Woolworths, was inspired by Jack River’s successful campaign to get Channel 7 to feature local music in its Olympics coverage. Hall says large c