Reviews
Book review: The Weekend by Charlotte Wood
Wood's The Weekend confronts prejudices about old age and shows there is much more ahead for the author and her…
Book review: Ghost Species by James Bradley
In his latest novel, James Bradley asks what it is to be human by resurrecting Neanderthals in a collapsing world.
Review: Cavatina by the Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra
An intimate recital of early classical works from the Melbourne Digital Concert Hall.
Book review: Money for Something by Mia Walsch
A walk on the dark side of one young woman’s psychological struggle.
Book review: The Rain Heron by Robbie Arnott
Robbie Arnott paints an evocative landscape of blues and greens in this enigmatic fable of nature’s relationship to mankind.
Book review: The Rules of Contagion by Adam Kucharski
Kucharski makes a significant contribution to our understanding of the current pandemic.
Review: Dear Australia – Postcards to the Nation
A kaleidoscope of intersecting voices, images, themes and motifs and an extraordinary feat of collaboration for which all involved must…
Book review: Catch and Kill by Ronan Farrow
The frightening extent of Harvey Weinstein’s power is revealed in disturbing detail.
Review: La Mama 4 Kids - Super Jenny! (VIC)
This short series for preschoolers incorporates fine and gross motor skills, Auslan, shape recognition, singing, dancing and musical terms in…
Review: Thom Pain (Based on Nothing), streamed from the Old Fitz Theatre
A play about anxious masculinity that isn't short on tragic humour.