Tag: Opinion
Demanding yet rewarding read
A review of The Masochist by Katja Perat
By Christine Yunn-Yu Sun
The Masochist, written by Slovenian poet and essayist Katja Perat and translated into...
Healesville knew how to have fun back then
The horse played a critical role in many aspects of 19th century life, including economic and sporting. It’s not surprising then that ‘horse...
Chronic Pain – A physio’s perspective
In the world of healthcare, understanding and treating musculoskeletal chronic pain conditions can be one of the most complex and frustrating tasks for all...
2023 Oscars: nominations and snubs
The 2023 Oscars are just under a month away, and should be a very interesting ceremony.
As with the South Korean film Parasite in 2019,...
Subtle, short horror stories
A review of New Fears: New Horror Stories by Masters of the Genre
The beauty of reading is that however old a book seems...
CARTOON:
This week cartoonist Danny Zemp has taken on the ever brave prep students who'll be looking for world domination - eventually..
An interview with Irish author Catherine Dunne
As part of Melbourne UNESCO City of Literature's Virtual Writers in Residence Program, Irish author Catherine Dunne hosted the “Telling Life Stories” online workshop...
The title is a Moby Dick reference
The Whale
Starring Brendan Fraser, Sadie Sink and Hong Chau
Rated M
3.75/5
Stark without being cruel, The Whale is an affecting, well-paced drama about Charlie (Brendan Fraser),...
A warm welcome and congratulations
Australia Day is about acknowledging and celebrating the contribution of each and every person to this beautiful country.
From the Indigenous Australians who...
M3GAN Mak3s for a Gr3at T1me at the M0v13s
M3GAN
Starring Allison Williams, Violet McGraw and Amie Donald
Rated M
4/5
M3GAN is a tense, funny and surprisingly nuanced sci-fi horror film.
After losing her parents in a...
Visually stunning Avatar sequel drags on too long
Avatar: The Way of Water
Starring Sam Worthington, Zoey Saldana and Stephen Lang
Rated M
4/5
Avatar: The Way of Water is a thrilling visual spectacle full of...
Prepping your body for ongoing immune challenges
Many people in the community feel anxious at the prospect of repeat immune challenges. Especially the recurrence of Covid. We hear mixed reports...
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The Thrill of Love
A story of Ruth Ellis, the last woman to be hanged in England for murder. Written by Amanda Whittington.
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