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Awards bring hope to cinemas still coping with Covid aftermath
Awards season 2021 is kicking off with The Oscars on Monday, wth the industry hoping the nominated and winning films will pave the way...
Apr 25, 20212 min read


Disney+ takes Marvel into a whole new super universe
The rise of Disney+ has brought a new era to the record-breaking Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), with four films due for release in...
Apr 20, 20215 min read


Flippin’ the Bird to Covid-19
Singing Bird Studios has managed to navigate a year that bought the local music scene to its knees – and emerged in style. The Frankston...
Mar 30, 20212 min read


Michael Gudinski: the music industry farewells its godfather
The man who lived “10 lives in one” received a fitting tribute last night in a state memorial service that highlighted the passion and...
Mar 26, 20213 min read


Back to the future: return of the music festival
And we’re live! Crowds have returned to festivals in Victoria. Photo: Eddie Russell Fans gave a warm welcome to the return of music...
Mar 24, 20212 min read


Gigs go digital: how COVID-19 changed Australian live music
When surf rock duo Hockey Dad stepped onstage at the Bulli Showgrounds in October, the crowd looked slightly different to the usual live...
Nov 18, 20206 min read


Emily in Paris: everything to love and hate about romantic comedies
TV series: Emily in Paris Available: Netflix Rating: 7/10 Reviewer: Breck Carter The creator of Sex and The City and Younger, Darren...
Nov 16, 20202 min read


‘Young people have the answers’: The path back for live music
As the local music industry begins its recovery, young people are ready to take the lead. Kate Duncan, CEO of Victorian youth music...
Nov 11, 20205 min read


Studio Ghibli on Netflix: An animated legacy
In this strangest of years, travel’s been just a dream for most of us. Because of COVID-19, we can’t leave the country – or even the...
Nov 4, 20204 min read


Local artist’s colourful COVID project puts her in pole position
“I’m just this mum that just wants to paint and do art and be creative.” Artist Pariya Ziakas spends her weekends outside, painting the...
Oct 20, 20203 min read


Characters, skulls and making art
“I’m not interesting!” Zoe Meehan says defiantly. “I’ve barely lived yet. I’m just 17.” A wall covered with life drawings and a bookshelf...
Oct 13, 20203 min read


Hot screens: Fans flock to a home-shown festival
Morgan Little had the cheese board and a nice drink ready to go. He settled down and got comfortable, all set for the film premiere....
Sep 9, 20203 min read
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