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 it worked then, and whether it still works now. In light of its long-awaited sequel, Anna Solome takes on the grungy, kooky Beetlejuice, by Tim Burton. The Movie Beetlejuice (1988) is Tim Burton’s sophomore feature film exploring the land of the living and the dead. The spooky film has earned critical acclaim over the years becoming a cult

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 it worked then, and whether it still works now. This week, Meg McPake takes us back to simpler, more absurd times with What's Up, Doc? Whatever happened to screwball comedy? Once a staple of Hollywood's Golden Age, this genre has largely faded into obscurity. Yet, Peter Bogdanovich’s 1972 gem What's Up, Doc? stands as a brilliant tribute t

In a world of regurgitated runaway sequels, Alien: Romulus comes as a breath of fresh air to a franchise otherwise suffering from repetitive and uninspired ideas. Alex De Paulis Reviews Alien: Romulus , the newest addition to the renowned Alien franchise by Uruguayan horror and thriller director Fede Alvarez is another great entry into both Alvarez’s filmography and the Alien franchise. Alvarez is most known for the sleeper hit Don’t Breathe (2016), a horror movie that is

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Jewellery has never been simply an accessory. Rather, it’s been an expression—of authenticity for some, elegance for others, and for many, a symbol of heritage. Neha Gokhale reports For Siya Jawa, jewellery became the union of her heritage with personal style. An entrepreneur and creator of Gajra, an ethically sourced business of handcrafted desi jewellery, Jawa's love for jewellery dates back to her childhood. "The name Gajra is really personal to me because I spent my chil

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It's that one-day in September -- and The Burne's Michael Pike and Darcy McCartin have every angle covered in their preview of Saturday's big game. MATCH PREVIEW By Michael Pike September 16, 1899. That was the last time the Sydney Swans (then South Melbourne) and the Brisbane Lions (then Fitzroy) met in a Grand Final. Now, for the first time since 2006, two interstate teams will make the trip to the hallowed turf of the MCG for their shot at immortality. Sydney cruised thr

The fight for the flag continues this weekend with the two preliminary-finals to decide who faces off in next week's grand final. Michael Pike and Darcy McCartin preview the big games. SYDNEY V PORT ADELAIDE SCG Friday September 20 7:40PM Michael Pike Despite having a week off due to their win over the Giants, it has not been all smooth sailing for Sydney. Captain Callum Mills has suffered a hamstring injury in training that will rule him out of the prelim final against Port

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Melbourne is a thriving haven for the queer community, with its landmark Pride Centre among the jewels in the crown, writes Denise Pilien In the aftermath of the lockdown years, Melbourne took tentative steps to a post-pandemic life -- and among the shining lights to grace the city was the Victorian Pride Centre, the first purpose-built centre for Australia's LGBTIQ+ communities. Located in St Kilda, it is a place of safety, inclusion and celebration. Abby Pedersen share

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