opinion and polls Drift By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 03 May 2013 09:20:00 +1000 The surfing scenes are breathtaking and the drama is engaging in this likable local film. Full Article ABC Local northqld Arts and Entertainment:Film (Movies):All Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810
opinion and polls Review: Death of a Salesman By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 08 May 2013 14:50:00 +0800 It's an American classic. A masterpiece of modern theatre. Written by one of the greatest playwrights of the 20th century Arthur Miller. Full Article ABC Local perth Arts and Entertainment:Theatre:All Australia:WA:Northbridge 6003
opinion and polls Star Trek Into Darkness By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 10 May 2013 09:49:00 +1000 The beloved sci-fi franchise continues to boldly go from strength to strength with a ripping adventure, first class production and a memorable villain. Full Article ABC Local northqld Arts and Entertainment:Film (Movies):All Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810
opinion and polls The Call By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 17 May 2013 09:42:00 +1000 This 911 thriller has a strong start and a good performance from Halle Berry but things fall apart in a stupid third act. Full Article ABC Local northqld Arts and Entertainment:Film (Movies):All Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810
opinion and polls Not Quite Square: The Story of Northern Rivers Architecture By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Mon, 20 May 2013 13:54:00 +1000 Exhibition builds on legacy of 1973 Aquarius Festival Full Article ABC Local northcoast Arts and Entertainment:All:All Community and Society:All:All Lifestyle and Leisure:All:All Australia:NSW:Lismore 2480
opinion and polls Star Trek Into Darkness By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 23 May 2013 10:56:00 +1000 Is it possible to remake a classic concept like Star Trek better than the original? Yes, apparently it is. Full Article ABC Local hobart Arts and Entertainment:Film (Movies):Science Fiction Australia:TAS:Hobart 7000
opinion and polls Choralfest hits right note with The Idea of North while NORPA unveils 2013 season By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 23 May 2013 12:59:00 +1000 The Idea of North Full Article ABC Local northcoast Arts and Entertainment:All:All Community and Society:All:All Lifestyle and Leisure:All:All Australia:NSW:Lismore 2480
opinion and polls The Hangover Part III By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 24 May 2013 09:18:00 +1000 This farewell to the Wolfpack doesn't feature a major hangover, but there is predictable mayhem and some decent laughs Full Article ABC Local northqld Arts and Entertainment:Film (Movies):All Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810
opinion and polls The Great Gatsby By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 31 May 2013 09:49:00 +1000 Baz Luhrmann's take on F Scott Fitzgerald's classic novel is a splashy, vibrant affair that's big on style, but low on emotion and substance. Full Article ABC Local northqld Arts and Entertainment:Film (Movies):All Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810
opinion and polls The Great Gatsby By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Tue, 11 Jun 2013 12:04:00 +1000 Leonardo DiCaprio, Joel Edgerton, Tobey Maguire, Carey Mulligan Full Article ABC Local hobart Arts and Entertainment:Film (Movies):Drama Arts and Entertainment:Film (Movies):Romance Australia:TAS:Hobart 7000
opinion and polls Songbirds swing by north coast By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 12 Jun 2013 14:22:00 +1100 Kate Miller-Heidke at Star Court Theatre, and Martha Wainwright at Byron Community Centre Full Article ABC Local northcoast Arts and Entertainment:All:All Community and Society:All:All Lifestyle and Leisure:All:All Australia:NSW:Lismore 2480
opinion and polls After Earth By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:34:00 +1000 Will and Jaden Smith may have enjoyed this father-son bonding episode, but few others will. Full Article ABC Local northqld Arts and Entertainment:Film (Movies):All Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810
opinion and polls World War Z By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 21 Jun 2013 09:16:00 +1000 This apocalyptic zombie drama may have a rather lifeless script, but director Marc Forster makes up for it with heart-pounding action scenes and terrifying monsters. Full Article ABC Local northqld Arts and Entertainment:Film (Movies):All Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810
opinion and polls Quality up at this year's Northern Rivers Portrait Prize By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 21 Jun 2013 11:37:00 +1100 There's nothing quite like a portrait exhibition to bring the crowds in. A steady stream of visitors has been arriving at the Lismore Regional Gallery since the 2013 Northern Rivers Portrait Prize opened on June 8. Full Article ABC Local northcoast Arts and Entertainment:All:All Community and Society:All:All Lifestyle and Leisure:All:All Australia:NSW:Lismore 2480
opinion and polls Man of Steel By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 27 Jun 2013 14:17:00 +1000 Briony Kidd takes a look at the latest Superman film. Full Article ABC Local hobart Arts and Entertainment:Film (Movies):Action Arts and Entertainment:Film (Movies):Science Fiction Australia:TAS:Hobart 7000
opinion and polls Man of Steel By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 28 Jun 2013 10:30:00 +1000 The Superman reboot is a grand, epic, comic-book opera, but lacks a sense of magic and wonder. Full Article ABC Local northqld Arts and Entertainment:Film (Movies):All Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810
opinion and polls The Lone Ranger By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 05 Jul 2013 09:56:00 +1000 The classic western character gets the big budget treatment, but it's a long, bloated, messy affair. Hi-ho Silver...stay away! Full Article ABC Local northqld Arts and Entertainment:Film (Movies):All Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810
opinion and polls The Songs of the Haight Ashbury Stage Show By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 05 Jul 2013 11:05:00 +1000 There's nothing like a singalong and plenty in the audience did just that at last Friday night's performance of a local production that has been circulating around the North Coast for a year now. Full Article ABC Local northcoast Arts and Entertainment:All:All Community and Society:All:All Lifestyle and Leisure:All:All Australia:NSW:Lismore 2480
opinion and polls In the House (Dans la maison) By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 05 Jul 2013 12:47:00 +1000 Fabrice Luchini, Ernst Umhauer, Kristin Scott Thomas, Emmanuelle Seigner, Denis Menochet, Bastien Ughetto, Jean-Francois Balmer, Yolande Moreau, Catherine Davenier, Vincent Schmitt, Jacques Bosc Full Article ABC Local hobart Arts and Entertainment:Film (Movies):Drama Australia:TAS:Hobart 7000
opinion and polls Pacific Rim By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 12 Jul 2013 10:44:00 +1000 It's machines versus monsters, and this superior big-scale action adventure from Guillermo del Toro manages to flatten its blockbuster opposition. Full Article ABC Local northqld Arts and Entertainment:Film (Movies):All Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810
opinion and polls Cloudburst By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Mon, 15 Jul 2013 12:33:00 +1000 Briony Kidd reviews Cloudburst. Full Article ABC Local hobart Arts and Entertainment:Film (Movies):Drama Arts and Entertainment:Film (Movies):Comedy (Film) Australia:TAS:Hobart 7000
opinion and polls The Heat By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 18 Jul 2013 15:10:00 +1000 Over-achieving and friendless FBI agent Sarah Ashburn (Sandra Bullock) has to work with a maverick Boston cop Shannon Mullins (Melissa McCarthy) to bring down a drug lord. Full Article ABC Local hobart Arts and Entertainment:Film (Movies):Action Arts and Entertainment:Film (Movies):Crime Arts and Entertainment:Film (Movies):Comedy (Film) Australia:TAS:All Australia:TAS:Hobart 7000
opinion and polls The Conjuring By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 19 Jul 2013 10:20:00 +1000 This 70s-era haunted house fright fest delivers on the chills and harks back to a golden age of big screen horror. Full Article ABC Local northqld Arts and Entertainment:Film (Movies):All Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810
opinion and polls Call Girl By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Mon, 22 Jul 2013 12:03:00 +1000 A dark Swedish tale about both ends of society. Full Article ABC Local melbourne Arts and Entertainment:Film (Movies):All Arts and Entertainment:Film (Movies):Art House Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000
opinion and polls Cosmic Psychos: Blokes You Can Trust By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Mon, 22 Jul 2013 15:16:00 +1000 This jaunty look at the Cosmic Psychos's 30-year history has unexpected depths Full Article ABC Local melbourne Arts and Entertainment:Events:Carnivals and Festivals Arts and Entertainment:Film (Movies):Documentary Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000
opinion and polls Good Vibrations By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Mon, 22 Jul 2013 15:27:00 +1000 Who knew trouble could be such fun? Full Article ABC Local melbourne Arts and Entertainment:Film (Movies):All Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000
opinion and polls Filmage: The story of Descendents/All By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Mon, 22 Jul 2013 15:41:00 +1000 Never mind melodic punk, here's where it all started. Full Article ABC Local melbourne Arts and Entertainment:Film (Movies):All Arts and Entertainment:Film (Movies):Documentary Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000
opinion and polls This Aint No Mouse Music By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Mon, 22 Jul 2013 16:03:00 +1000 Sometimes the people who make the biggest contributions to our culture can be pretty strange characters. Full Article ABC Local melbourne Arts and Entertainment:Events:Carnivals and Festivals Arts and Entertainment:Film (Movies):Documentary Arts and Entertainment:Music:Blues Arts and Entertainment:Music:Folk Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000
opinion and polls Somebody Up There Likes Me By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Tue, 23 Jul 2013 13:30:00 +1000 A quirky little indy with plenty of heart and a skewed view. Full Article ABC Local melbourne Arts and Entertainment:Film (Movies):All Arts and Entertainment:Film (Movies):Art House Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000
opinion and polls Family secrets and the 'me' generation in Other Desert Cities By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 25 Jul 2013 12:06:00 +0800 Explosive drama and long held grievances come home for Christmas in this stylish drama. Full Article ABC Local perth Arts and Entertainment:Theatre:All Australia:WA:Perth 6000
opinion and polls The Wolverine By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 26 Jul 2013 10:27:00 +1000 Everyone's favourite angry beast returns with a new adventure that's exciting and enjoyable without adding too much to the X-Men mythical universe. Full Article ABC Local northqld Arts and Entertainment:Film (Movies):All Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810
opinion and polls Les Apaches By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Mon, 29 Jul 2013 13:04:00 +1000 One bad choice deserves another. Full Article ABC Local melbourne Arts and Entertainment:Film (Movies):All Arts and Entertainment:Film (Movies):Art House Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000
opinion and polls James Blake crosses musical boundaries in Perth By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Mon, 29 Jul 2013 15:26:00 +0800 James Blake brought is soulful electric music to the Astor Full Article ABC Local perth Arts and Entertainment:Music:Bands and Artists Arts and Entertainment:Music:Electronic Arts and Entertainment:Music:Soul Australia:WA:Perth 6000
opinion and polls Behind the Candelabra By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 31 Jul 2013 11:50:00 +1000 Steven Soderbergh's tale about Liberace works as both a serious drama and a fun addition to the ranks of camp cinema Full Article ABC Local northqld Arts and Entertainment:Film (Movies):All Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810
opinion and polls The Conjuring By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 01 Aug 2013 13:13:00 +1000 In short, James Wan seems to have found his calling with this kind of supernatural fare. Full Article ABC Local hobart northtas Arts and Entertainment:Film (Movies):Horror Australia:TAS:Hobart 7000 Australia:TAS:Launceston 7250
opinion and polls Slava's Snowshow By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 01 Aug 2013 16:00:00 +0800 A crazy bunch of clowns on a sensory journey Full Article ABC Local perth Arts and Entertainment:Comedy (Humour):All Arts and Entertainment:Theatre:All Australia:WA:Perth 6000
opinion and polls The World's End By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 02 Aug 2013 09:50:00 +1000 More crazy genre mash-ups with Edgar Wright, Simon Pegg and Nick Frost, but this comedy sci-fi is lots of giddy fun. Full Article ABC Local northqld Arts and Entertainment:Film (Movies):All Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810
opinion and polls Monstrously good opening for NORPA Season and renovated City Hall By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Mon, 05 Aug 2013 11:30:00 +1000 NORPA's 2013 season opened with the captivating gothic classic, Frankenstein, and what a pick that was to see in the renovations at Lismore City Hall. Full Article ABC Local northcoast Arts and Entertainment:All:All Community and Society:All:All Lifestyle and Leisure:All:All Australia:NSW:Lismore 2480
opinion and polls Gripping and provoking: Frankenstein comes to Wollongong By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 07 Aug 2013 13:29:00 +1000 Ensemble Theatre's nationally touring production of 'Frankenstein' has opened in Wollongong to remind us of a timeless gothic masterpiece. Full Article ABC Local illawarra Arts and Entertainment:Theatre:All Australia:NSW:Wollongong 2500
opinion and polls Lunarcy! By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 08 Aug 2013 16:25:00 +1000 Disturbing and hilarious in equal parts, Lunarcy! is an odd film, but neatly done Full Article ABC Local melbourne Arts and Entertainment:Events:Carnivals and Festivals Arts and Entertainment:Film (Movies):Documentary Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000
opinion and polls Now You See Me By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 08 Aug 2013 18:07:00 +1000 There's nothing up here in Louis Leterrier's magician heist flick. Like a magic trick it looks good, but is all smoke and mirrors. Full Article ABC Local northqld Arts and Entertainment:Film (Movies):All Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810
opinion and polls Elysium By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 16 Aug 2013 09:35:00 +1000 Neill Blomkamp's follow up to "District 9" has an intriguing concept but seems more interested in pleasing action fans rather than sci-fi lovers. Full Article ABC Local northqld Arts and Entertainment:Film (Movies):All Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810
opinion and polls The Little Mermaid By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 21 Aug 2013 14:03:00 +0800 If you walk by The Blue Room in Northbridge and see The Little Mermaid on the billing don't walk in expecting any cutesy Disney version of the story. Full Article ABC Local perth Arts and Entertainment:Dance:All Arts and Entertainment:Theatre:All Australia:WA:Northbridge 6003
opinion and polls The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 23 Aug 2013 09:37:00 +1000 The popular YA book series may be a hit with readers, but this film adaptation offers few thrills or fresh ideas to the teenage fantasy genre. Full Article ABC Local northqld Arts and Entertainment:Film (Movies):All Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810
opinion and polls Elysium By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 23 Aug 2013 17:48:00 +1000 Blomkamp is to be congratulated for creating an entertaining and stylish popcorn movie that has the courage of its convictions. Full Article ABC Local hobart northtas Arts and Entertainment:Film (Movies):Action Arts and Entertainment:Film (Movies):Science Fiction Australia:TAS:Hobart 7000 Australia:TAS:Launceston 7250
opinion and polls Funny, clever and Happy As Larry By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 28 Aug 2013 13:24:00 +1000 What makes us happy? It's an elusive pursuit for us humans and the psychological underpinnings of happiness are the subject of much research. Full Article ABC Local northcoast Arts and Entertainment:All:All Community and Society:All:All Lifestyle and Leisure:All:All Australia:NSW:Lismore 2480
opinion and polls Jobs By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 30 Aug 2013 08:58:00 +1000 The biopic of the legendary digital age figure may be fairly lacklustre but is saved thanks to a fantastic and career-defining performance from Ashton Kutcher. Full Article ABC Local northqld Arts and Entertainment:Film (Movies):All Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810
opinion and polls Don't mess with Taylor Mac By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 30 Aug 2013 09:05:00 +1000 New York cabaret artist, Taylor Mac has a few theories. One is that what he does isn't art, it's performance art. Therefore - he can't lose. If you like his show, he wins. If you don't like it, he wins. After all, the point of performance art is to provoke and move you. Full Article ABC Local northcoast Arts and Entertainment:All:All Community and Society:All:All Lifestyle and Leisure:All:All Australia:NSW:Lismore 2480
opinion and polls Upstream Color By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 30 Aug 2013 10:46:00 +1000 Some will find it mesmerising, intriguing and philosophically rich. Others will find it confusing, infuriating and perhaps even (gasp) pretentious. Full Article ABC Local hobart northtas Arts and Entertainment:Film (Movies):Drama Arts and Entertainment:Film (Movies):Science Fiction Australia:TAS:Hobart 7000 Australia:TAS:Launceston 7250
opinion and polls Stoker By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 05 Sep 2013 18:56:00 +1000 One of the world's great filmmakers tries his hand at an odd genre blend, in a foreign language, riffing on a 1940s film. Full Article ABC Local hobart northtas Arts and Entertainment:All:All Arts and Entertainment:Film (Movies):All Arts and Entertainment:Film (Movies):Horror Australia:TAS:All Australia:TAS:Hobart 7000 Australia:TAS:Launceston 7250