How do you remake a beloved award – winning book and dramatic film? You set it to music to give it a brand-new look. With Oprah Winfrey and Steven Spielberg working together you know you are in for a sprawling cinematic experience […]
Mental health is for some a dangerously slippery slope. Where an avalanche of psychological ‘nasties’ invade one’s life when they are least wanted (‘nasties’ including severe depression, anxiety and panic attacks and general but engulfing sadness). Often the mentally ill have little […]
Childhood friendships are overwhelmingly shrouded in innocence and naivety, and so beautifully encapsulate mountains of idealism and a sense of purpose. Heartbreakingly, childhood can also be a time of indisputable tragedy and trauma. When childhood friends share such lethal blows, the murkily […]
I loved watching the Oscar Wilde animated adventure The Canterville Ghost. It is a masterful story, a film suitable for all ages where being scary is not what it used to be. Wilde could blend humour with social commentary this his witty […]
2024 has begun with plenty of sparkle as beloved musical Chicago high kicks its way into Brisbane. Boasting a stellar cast, songs we know and love and a fabulous modern feel, this is one show you won’t want to miss. Opening Night […]
What was it like growing up in a housing estate in Australia in the 1980’s? I know as I was there. You can find out in the new Netflix adaptation of Trent Dalton’s global bestseller Boy Swallows Universe. This magical and honest […]
In the ever-evolving landscape of beverage innovation, the Drinkmate OmniFizz emerges as a game-changer, promising a delightful twist to your drinking experience. With a commitment to versatility and the creation of effervescent wonders, this carbonation system has garnered attention for its ability […]
Looking to entertain the whole family this holiday season? Look no further than Imaginator Brisbane. This stunning immersive play experience based at South Bank combines audio – visual art, mind bending light installations, futuristic gaming and inflatable architecture – and yes, it’s […]
Undeniably, this world is not the veritable utopia we would all (or most) would like it to be. Without doubt, there are subtle (as well as seismically major) forms of corruption in even the seemingly respectable and incorruptible echelons of society. This […]
Who has been to the Greek Islands? It is an experience you don’t want to miss. And, it is never too late as we are reminded watching Two Tickets to Greece. This inspirational movie is just what you need to book your […]
Our legal system (here in Australia, but also in other developed countries, such as America), is, in its noblest iteration, a force for good and justice for all. It is a necessary judicature that we, who pride ourselves on being civilised and […]
First and foremost, a heartfelt thank you to Transmission Films for extending the invitation to witness the unveiling of “One Life.” It was truly an honour to be among the first to experience this cinematic masterpiece, which promises to leave an indelible […]
It’s looking a lot like Christmas according to the title, Silent Night. For all intents and purposes, it is a silent movie but not in the loving Christmasy sort of way one would expect. This movie takes you on one hell of […]
In 87-year-old Ken Loach’s self-confessed swansong film The Old Oak we find compassion, grittiness and hope. Penned by Paul Laverty, this is a story firmly set in place and time. The year is 2016 in a Northern England town not far from […]
There are undoubtedly those people in this world whose life stories vehemently echo in tone a Machiavellian fairytale. That is, their lives are fraught with menacing clouds of abuse, in all it’s abject guises, and hope is a tenuous and seemingly elusive […]
One of the most appealing attractions of the American style action movie Bring Him To Me, its production is local. It was made independently, a labour of love, blood and sweat. Written, directed, produced by Luke Spake and filmed around the City […]
It was such a delight to receive Opera Queensland’s (OQ) 2024 Season Launch invitation. Linda Apelt, Chair and Patrick Nolan, CEO & Artistic Director have promised another wonderful line-up for next year with ambitious programming and fresh approaches to what opera can […]
As Brisbane prepares for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Opera Queensland announces a 2024 Season that throws down the gauntlet for ambitious programming and fresh approaches to what opera can be. Their three major productions in Brisbane show the breadth of vision […]
Our pre-concert talk. by Dr Anne Levitsky, lecturer at The University of Queensland’s School of Music was a perfect introduction to what became a wonderful and emotional musical journey with Queensland Symphony Orchestra’s (QSO)-Heartland Classics. Following our informative insight into the stories […]
America, in it’s best version of itself, is enshrined with noble and forward-thinking tenets and ideologies. ‘The Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave’ is often a hopeful and hope-filled country where anything is possible (in theory at least), […]
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