A ritual once marked marriage as a spiritual death for women. It’s now a stunning performance
The Bridal Lament by Rainbow Chan brings together the ancient and contemporary to explore the line between cultures.
- by Giselle Au-Nhien Nguyen, Barney Zwartz, Cameron Woodhead and Jessica Nicholas
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Calling all Janiacs: Austen’s love of music has inspired a modern concert
Melburnians brought out their boas for Harry Styles then sequins for Taylor Swift. For a Jane Austen musical tribute, the dress code is: favourite character.
- by Giselle Au-Nhien Nguyen
Taylor Swift’s new album is here, and it’s proof she needs to take a break
The megastar exorcises her past relationships with Joe Alwyn and Matty Healy on an album likely to divide fans.
- by Giselle Au-Nhien Nguyen
★★
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Back to Black is a tasteless melodrama that tarnishes Winehouse’s legacy
No one had a voice like Amy Winehouse. The film about this once-in-a-lifetime singer disappoints.
- by Giselle Au-Nhien Nguyen
A compelling debut from Australia’s most exciting electronic music artist
Underground star Logic1000 proves she doesn’t have to go hard to make an impact.
- by Barry Divola, Giselle Au-Nhien Nguyen, Robert Moran and Annabel Ross
After a blistering Golden Plains set, this duo sets out to conquer Melbourne
This wrap of shows around Melbourne includes Gaslight, Mahler 3, The Streets, Charlotte Adigéry and Bolis Pupul, and The Human League.
- by Giselle Au-Nhien Nguyen, Barney Zwartz, Cameron Woodhead, Nadia Bailey and Andrew McClelland
★★★
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How to Have Sex gets a lot right about girlhood – and it’s not pleasant
There is a lot to admire in Molly Manning Walker’s semi-autobiographical film. Unfortunately, those who most need to see it likely won’t.
- by Giselle Au-Nhien Nguyen
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Oscars 2024: What our critics thought of the best picture contenders
Read what our reviewers thought of all the films nominated for best picture at this year’s Oscars.
Smart and entertaining, this film leaves plenty to think about
Nominated for five Oscars, American Fiction is a zippy satire about the hot topic of representation in literature.
- by Giselle Au-Nhien Nguyen
Taylor Swift transformed Melbourne. Will she do the same in Sydney?
Swift’s shows have always been joyous, but it’s never felt quite like this before.
- by Giselle Au-Nhien Nguyen
The eerie fairytale offering up a surreal exploration of grief
This wrap of shows around Melbourne includes MTC’s Meet Me at Dawn, Brodie Murray’s The Whisper, The Duchess of Malfi, and Blink-182’s return to Melbourne.
- by Cameron Woodhead and Giselle Au-Nhien Nguyen