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Retro Review: The Nightmare Before Christmas
Everything old is new again, or so it seems. In Retro Review, our resident film buffs take a dive into a movie classic -- and tell us why...
Nov 28, 20233 min read


Breaking the screen: cinemas smash the fourth wall
Melbourne cinemas are revelling in alternative cinema experiences that invite audiences to become a part of the action. Spencer...
Nov 28, 20234 min read


Swifties Unite! Inside The Eras Experience
Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour has taken the world by storm since she hit the road in March --- and the movie of the same name is keeping...
Oct 27, 20234 min read


Retro Review: Moulin Rouge
Everything old is new again, or so it seems. In Retro Review, our resident film buffs take a dive into a movie classic -- and tell us why...
Oct 22, 20233 min read


Retro Review: The Silence of the Lambs
Everything old is new again, or so it seems. In Retro Review, our resident film buffs take a dive into a movie classic -- and tell us why...
Sep 19, 20233 min read


Book community begins a surprising new chapter
Social media is being embraced by the book community with readers gaining advice and recommendations from online content creators...
Jun 19, 20234 min read


Movie Mogul event wows with horror, lamingtons and a little bit of Kylie...
Swinburne’s 2023 Movie Mogul pitch winner has been named. Issie Soudy reports. Adam Coustley and fellow students present their curation,...
May 29, 20233 min read


‘Just to know non-binary was a thing’: Big steps forward for representation on stage
South Australia-born performer Baylie Carson has a key role in a major West End production in London, becoming the first non-binary...
Nov 21, 20225 min read


ACMI: Inspiring the next generation of media minds
“Even 20 years ago, ACMI was very innovative and future-looking. They treated games and television alongside film, and they gave them...
Nov 19, 20226 min read


The Stranger: Finally, a thriller worth the description
FILM REVIEW The Stranger Run time: 1h 57mins Who:Â Thomas M. Wright (writer/director), Joel Edgerton, Sean Harris Where: Netflix and...
Oct 25, 20222 min read


Candyman: one of the horror genre’s most recognisable costumes
FILM COSTUME REVIEW Candyman Run time: 1h 39mins Who: Tony Todd, Virginia Madsen, Ted Raimi Where: Now streaming on Apple TV...
Oct 10, 20223 min read


When it comes to being a writer, writing’s just the start
In an intimate back room at Glenferrie Hotel, a nervous group writers are gathered to share their creative work. Some want to speak, some...
Sep 27, 20223 min read
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