Author: Glennys Marsdon
If you ever wondered what goes on between classes at school, the movie The Teachers’ Lounge, takes you on a thrilling ride where good intentions backfire spectacularly.
I guess having studied a psychology degree it was a no brainer that I’d check out the movie Freud’s Last Session. However, you don’t need a psych degree to admire yet another masterful performance from Anthony Hopkins. A masterclass in acting.
Quite simply Wicked Little Letters is the best movie of the year so far, and a perfect one to see the day after International Women’s Day. Make sure you see it.
Twenty years! Can you believe Sculpture by the Sea, Cottesloe has been going that long? Well it’s on again, starting now until March 18. Ready, steady, go, do not miss it. Image “Dave” Coady Photo MichaelGoh
The movie How To Have Sex sneaks up on you, with great performances and an authentic storyline that is sadly very familiar for way too many people. Set in Malia in the Greek island of Crete, three British teenage girls go on a rites-of-passage holiday as they wait for their end-of-school results. In a few days their futures will be determined, but in the meantime, the name of the game is oblivion. Having booked into a hotel, Tara (Mia McKenna-Bruce), Skye (Laura Peake) and Em (Enva Lewis) set about gathering the essentials, smokes, alcohol and cheesy chips. The hotel is full of…
Clear your diary for a feast of 41 French films for four weeks. The 35th Alliance Francaise French Film Festival starts March 6. Here are my tips.
Not many Fringe World shows are sold out before they even arrive in Perth. That’s the case with Murder Village, An Improvised Whodunnit. Think Midsomer Murders meets Thank God You’re Here and you’ll understand why.
Who doesn’t want to check out a comedy show by 6 foot 7 identical twins. No? Well, what about two guys who won the Critic’s Choice Award, FRINGE WORLD 2023.
I’ve seen Laser Kiwi before, so it was a no brainer to put my hand up for their 2024 Fringe show, Rise Of The Olive. Expect an utterly unique show featuring fast paced sketches, exceptionally stunts and the odd olive.
Much loved comedy duo, The Umbilical Brothers have arrived in Perth for Fringe, with an encore performance of The Distraction.
I’ve been on quite a few walking tours around Perth and have always learnt something new about my local neighbourhood. Until know I’ve lived in relatively ignorant bliss about the crimes within our city, so I was looking forward to this tour. Only problem is, would it make me scared in my own backyard?
Three things intrigued me about this show. The title obviously but also the awards they’ve received and that it’s happening at the Perth Town Hall. I wasn’t expecting such an educational, uplifting experience.
Here’s my review. Bernie Dieter’s sublime Club Kabarett, held at the new purpose-built cabaret style L’Euro Grande, finished at 10.30pm. After mingling with the cast and wandering home through the city, I was still buzzing at 1.30am. That’s it. Surely that speaks for itself. DO NOT miss this show.
I first saw Charlie Caper’s magic show a few years back at a Fringe World media preview morning, I always regretted not getting a ticket to his show. So, this year I made sure I got in quick because his magic shows sell out fast. This year his Fringe show was a mesmerizing hour of disbelief. Don’t look away for a second.
If you love period movies, cooking shows and romance, you should definitely check out the sumptuous, gentle movie, The Taste of Things at the Perth Festival.
The Ferrari movie is a fascinating look into the car industry and the all-consuming competitive drive it takes to get to the top.
In the rush of life and Boxing Day consumerism, it’s nice to think about how good life is and how much we really need to be happy. The latest Wim Wenders movie Perfect Days is a timely reminder of just that and so much more.
Being a Kiwi who grew up in a rugby-obsessed house, it was a no-brainer that I’d go see Uproar. It didn’t disappoint. The movie is perfect for anyone who’s ever felt like they don’t fit in. Uproar the movie is set in Dunedin, New Zealand as it prepares for the 1981 South African Springbok Rugby Tour. The country is not divided about whether the tour should go ahead. The streets fill with anti-Apartheid protests. The story is shown through the eyes of 17-year old Josh Waaka (Julian Dennison) who has his own issues, being the only Māori student at St Gilbert’s Catholic…
In recent years Woody Allen movies have been a bit of a hit and miss affair. Thankfully his latest, his first foreign language movie falls in the hit category.