Anora revolves around Ani, a young Brooklyn sex worker who meets a Russian oligarch’s son during her shift. Sparks fly and ignite a whirlwind week of (paid) hedonism for Ani, finally culminating in an impulsive marriage in a Vegas chapel. Is this another Pretty Woman? Aside from Ani being a sex worker and her beau…
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Under Streetlights
Under Streetlights opens on a somber note. Eighteen year old Ella has just lost her mother. While taking a breather from the wake, she hears music and is instantly drawn to it. She is impressed to learn that it is one of the bar staff’s creations. Izak, records at home, a ramshackle house in the…
Ghost Cat Anzu
When I first watched a trailer for Ghost Cat Anzu, I thought that I was going to be in for a reimagining of Studio Ghibli’s signature movie, My Neighbour Totoro. Both movies feature children befriending otherwordly creatures, perhaps we’d be in for another heartwarming tale. However, that’s where the resemblance ends. While Studio Ghibli is…
Audrey
“Self-appointed Mother of the Year, Ronnie has given her daughter Audrey everything, so when Audrey selfishly falls into a coma, Ronnie has no choice but to keep their dreams alive by assuming her identity.” You can be forgiven for dismissing Audrey as another drama centred around pageant mum syndrome, based on the official synopsis above….
My Favourite Cake
The opening scenes of My Favourite Cake are the perfect peek into the life of Mahin. Mahin is a seventy year old widow of thirty years and has been living alone for the last twenty. After a late morning start, she goes about her day watering her garden, getting her groceries and coming back home…
This Time Next Year
Meet Minnie, a harried thirtysomething woman who seems to have the worst luck. Especially on New Year’s Eve. You might be skeptical about jinxes but as we see her simple commute to a New Year’s Eve Party turn into a haphazard series of unfortunate mishaps, we can understand why she’d rather stay home. This misadventure…
Runt
Australians are very fond of the battler narrative. We love a good yarn about the everyday man who overcomes adversity through sheer grit and hard work. When our battler triumphs on screen, we raise our glasses in pride because we feel a sense of camaraderie. But what happens when the battlers are an 11 year…
Happy Birthday, Perth Cabaret Collective!
Perth is so often dismissed as being a boring little town, with nothing going for it. But did you know, we have an exciting, thriving cabaret scene not so quietly bubbling beneath the surface? We were recently invited to Perth Cabaret Collective’s 10 year anniversary gala… and what a night it was! The nine piece band delivered…
Journey to Latin America with Indigo Oscar
Indigo Oscar has the reputation of marrying vibrant Latin American flavours with excellent local produce. They are kicking things up a notch this winter with Aventuras Latinas, a series spotlighting unexplored food destinations. Head Chef Steve Finch and his team are taking diners on curated journey with Fiesta Con Amigos. a ten course share menu that will…
Rent
I have a confession. Prior to watching Rent at His Majesty’s Theatre on opening night, I had zero background knowledge on this show. It was tempting to do some research but I am glad I didn’t. The iconic musical brings the audience on such a rollercoaster ride of emotions that I would have hated spoiling…