XG, The Horden Pavilion, Sydney, October 20th 2023 – Live Review
Japanese girl group, XG made their debut performance in Australia for a one night only show, and…
2023 Reviews
Five Nights At Freddy’s – Film Review
Mike (Josh Hutcherson) is a man tormented by past trauma. As a child he witnessed the abduction…
Sonic Superstars (Nintendo Switch) – Gaming Review
The 2020s have been an incredible decade for the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise thus far. With the…
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: Star Wars – The Empire Strikes Back in Concert – Live Review
The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra is back with another amazing film concert. This time, arguably the best Star…
Natchan’s Little Secret (ひみつのなっちゃん ) {Japanese Film Festival} – Film Review
When drag queen and bar owner “Natchan” dies unexpectedly, her three closest friends and fellow drag queens…
Bradbury the Musical {Melbourne Fringe} – Comedy Review
Steven Bradbury. An Australian speed skater that shot to fame during the 2002 Winter Olympic Games after…
Mel & Sam: Sh*t Wrecked {Melbourne Fringe} – Theatre Review
Mel & Sam have become a Fringe and Comedy Festival staple. Having experienced their chaotic form of…
Darby James: Spunk Daddy {Melbourne Fringe} – Theatre Review
Cum, jizz, spoof, baby batter… if any of these terms offend you, Spunk Daddy is not the…
Andy Balloch: Am I The Drama? {Melbourne Fringe} – Comedy Review
I was first recommended to see Andy Balloch’s ‘Am I The Drama?’ earlier this year when I…
Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name (DEMO) – Gaming Review
Attending 2023 PAX AUS was another fun-filled year of excitement and fresh new upcoming games showcased to…
Radwimps (ラッドウインプス): Australian Tour 2023, Forum Melbourne, Melbourne, October 13th 2023 – J-Rock Live Review
It’s crazy to think that Radwimps didn’t realise their power in Australia until their arrival. Yojiro Noda,…
A-Lin: A-Link With Passengers Tour Australia 2023, Margaret Court Arena, Melbourne, October 6th 2023 – Live Review
A blessing to my ears, a healing to my soul. Seeing A-Lin once again made me fall…
Tom and Josh Burton: Vegas Residency {Melbourne Fringe} – Comedy Review
There’s nothing like catching a live show at a casino on the Las Vegas strip. The bright…
Matador: sabor de amor {Melbourne Fringe} – Theatre Review
Smart, sexy, sensual, and powerful. These are just a few words that I would use to describe…
Hans: Disco Spektakulär Tour 2023 – Theatre Review
For Matt Gilbertson, last year was a doozy. As his alter-ego, cabaret queen Hans the German, he…
PAX AUS 2023: My Pinny Arcade Pin Trading Experience and 10 Years of Trading at PAX Aus – Article
This year, PAX Aus held its 10th Anniversary at Melbourne’s Convention and Exhibition Centre. Having attended since…
Love Letters {Melbourne Fringe} – Theatre Review
Directed by Fini Liu and produced by Sally Chen, Love Letters tells the story between a boy…
Lost In Translation: Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone {Melbourne Fringe} – Theatre Review
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone is a film that I have seen countless times. So much…
Elvis: A Musical Revolution – Theatre Review
It’s crazy that 46 years after his death, we are still captivated by Elvis Presley. So, when…
Jon & Jero: Improv Narrated By Comedians {Melbourne Fringe} – Comedy Review
I’ve mentioned before my fondness and admiration for the art of improv and those who perform it….
Con Coutis: Con vs Con vs Con {Melbourne Fringe} – Comedy Review
There have been many great Cons in history. Con the Fruiterer, Con-Air and now we have Con…
Ange Lavoipierre & Jane Watt: Jazz Or A Bucket Of Blood {Melbourne Fringe} – Comedy Review
After a successful festival circuit run in Australia and overseas, Aussie comedians Ange Lavoipierre (host of ABCpodcast,…
Mamma Mia! The Musical – Theatre Review
I am not going to lie; I am not much of a fan of ABBA. Bold statement,…
Head First Acrobats: GODZ {Melbourne Fringe} – Theatre Review
Melbourne Fringe has returned, and I couldn’t think of a better way to kick off this year’s…
Giriboy: Groove Down Under Tour, Prince Bandroom, Melbourne, October 6th 2023 – K-Pop Live Review
Prince Bandroom was packed with Giriboy fans, eagerly awaiting his arrival on stage. The enigmatic rapper and…
Scott Limbrick’s Scoot Lambrock: Journey to the Infinite Void {Melbourne Fringe} – Comedy Review
Stardate 2023, October 5th. I found myself on the 1st floor of The Improv Conspiracy in Melbourne’s…
Kojey Radical: Reason To Smile Tour – Howler, Melbourne, October 4th 2023 – Live Review
As an award-winning artist (Brit Award and Mercury Music Prize) Kojey Radical has a reputation to live…
The Exorcist: Believer – Film Review
Written by William Peter Blatty and directed by William Friedkin The Exorcist instantly became a smash hit…
Maho Magic Bar (Melbourne 2023 Season) – Experience Review
The Maho Magic Bar itself is just as magical as the contents inside. Hidden via a narrow…
The Best Cabinet Maker Musical – Theatre Review
As a proud Melburnian and second-generation Australian of Asian descent, I’ve been grateful for my life and…
Melbourne Theatre Company: My Sister Jill – Theatre Review
To almost any young child, a father is their first champion. He’s ten foot tall, his voice…
Station J: An MI6 Comedy – Theatre Review
Action, explosions, promiscuous sex, and danger! All in a day’s work for a swinging 60s super-spy on…
Saw X – Film Review
I’ve always had a soft spot for the Saw series. There’s always something about Billy the Puppet…
P1Harmony: 2023 P1Harmony [P1USTAGE H : P1ONEER] Live Tour, Festival Hall, Melbourne, September 20th 2023 – K-Pop Live Review
It’s hard to believe that P1Harmony only made their debut in 2020. Travelling the world and already…
Like Sheep Among Wolves (Come pecore in mezzo ai lupi) {Italian Film Festival} – Film Review
Vera (Isabella Ragonese) is a woman with a lot on her plate. She’s a fixer, someone who…
JET: 20th Anniversary Tour, Forum Melbourne, Melbourne, September 22nd 2023 – Live Review
I distinctively remember discovering JET through an Apple iPod and iTunes advertisement on TV which had several…
Retribution – Film Review
Located in Berlin, Matt Turner (Liam Neeson) is a man used to putting people in the hot…
PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie – Film Review
Fire, explosions, and danger at a wrecker’s yard! Also, a new villain has stolen a powerful electromagnet!…
LOVE LUST LOST – Theatre Review
Immersive theatre has always been hit or miss for me. With immersive theatre, the performance space is…
JUNNY: [BLANC] Tour, Crown Melbourne Therapy, Melbourne, September 15th 2023 – K-Pop Live Review
Humble and confident. These are two words that I normally wouldn’t put together, yet they describe JUNNY…
A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum (Musical) – Theatre Review
Over 10 years ago, I managed to catch a production of A Funny Thing Happened on the…
Theater Camp – Film Review
Joan (Amy Sedaris) is the founder of a scrappy summer theatre camp located in the upstate New…
Tim Finn: The Lives and Times of Tim Finn, Palais Theatre, Melbourne, September 13th 2023 – Live Review
Tim Finn is by far one of the best singer-songwriters in the world. With his music career…
Creation of the Gods I: Kingdom of Storms (封神第一部：朝歌风云) – Film Review
Based on the classic Chinese mythology, The Investiture of the Gods, also known as Fengshen Yanyi; Creation…
The Eight Mountains {Italian Film Festival} – Film Review
Friendship is something which is important to each and every one of us. Of even greater importance…
Korean Film Festival in Australia 2023 (Melbourne) – Festival Review
Ever since 2019, the Korean Film Festival in Australia has grown to become one of my favourite…
Orchestra Victoria: Indie Symphony: Videogames in Concert – Live Review
There are many aspects of video games that make them an amazing experience. It could be the…
Death of a Salesman – Theatre Review
Willy Loman is a man of great pride. As a salesman for much of his 63 years,…
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem – Film Review
Directed by Jeff Rowe, screenplay by Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, Jeff Rowe, Dan Hernandez, Benji Samit, produced…
Past Lives – Film Review
Love. Whether it be puppy love, familial love, friendship love, or romantic love, all love is real…