Taylor Swift’s new album is here,and it’s proof she needs to take a break

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.

  • byGiselle Au-Nhien Nguyen

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Back to Black is a tasteless melodrama that tarnishes Winehouse’s legacy
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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.

  • byGiselle Au-Nhien Nguyen
A compelling debut from Australia’s most exciting electronic music artist

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.

  • byBarry Divola,Giselle Au-Nhien Nguyen,Robert Moran andAnnabel Ross
After a blistering Golden Plains set,this duo sets out to conquer Melbourne

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.

  • byGiselle Au-Nhien Nguyen,Barney Zwartz,Cameron Woodhead,Nadia Bailey andAndrew McClelland
How to Have Sex gets a lot right about girlhood – and it’s not pleasant
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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.

  • byGiselle Au-Nhien Nguyen
Oscars 2024:What our critics thought of the best picture contenders
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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.

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Smart and entertaining,this film leaves plenty to think about

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.

  • byGiselle Au-Nhien Nguyen
Taylor Swift transformed Melbourne. Will she do the same in Sydney?

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.

  • byGiselle Au-Nhien Nguyen
The eerie fairytale offering up a surreal exploration of grief

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.

  • byCameron Woodhead andGiselle Au-Nhien Nguyen
Taylor Swift’s eras ranked from worst to best

Taylor Swift’s eras ranked from worst to best

Taylor’s tour has finally reached our shores,but when do you go for your toilet break? Maybe this list will help.

  • byRobert Moran andGiselle Au-Nhien Nguyen
Amateurish,laughable writing mars Kiley Reid’s second novel

Amateurish,laughable writing mars Kiley Reid’s second novel

Kiley Reid’s Come and Get It is such a disappointment after her first book,Such a Fun Age.

  • byGiselle Au-Nhien Nguyen