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Inspired by something which never existed, Godland is one of year’s best films
Godland is a bone-chilling, eye-dazzling, heart-wrenching film – both an epic saga of landscape cinema and a terrifying philosophical voyage.
- by Paul Byrnes
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Guys and Dolls shakes off the shackles of its time
This wrap of live shows includes Guys and Dolls at Chapel Off Chapel, Escaped Alone and What If If Only, an anniversary performance by The Beasts and more.
- by Sonia Nair, Tony Way, Kate Herbert and Martin Boulton
Where to watch the Matildas in Melbourne on Wednesday night
The Matildas will take on England in the semi-final, kicking off at 8pm Wednesday – fresh off the back of a nail-biting penalty shootout win against France.
- by Alex Crowe and Katherine Scott
Australia’s horror filmmakers aren’t pulling any punches – and it’s paying off
From stories of religious fervour gone horribly wrong to a quiet tale of an alien invasion, horror is having a well-deserved moment.
- by Stephen A Russell
Steam train and live music set to deliver ‘one of a kind’ experience
A fully restored steam train, live music and a big dose of community spirit are coming together to boost tourism in regional Victoria.
- by Martin Boulton
Dreams and hallucinations: Virtual reality cinema takes viewers on wild journey
The Melbourne International Film Festival’s virtual reality program explores the cutting edge of experimental cinema.
- by Will Cox
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Orderly and mechanical, Chunky Move’s new production is stimulating
This wrap of shows around Melbourne includes Chunky Move’s 4/4, Miss Peony at Arts Centre Melbourne, Alistair Baldwin’s Telethon Kid, and Musicians of the Gewandhaus Orchestra.
- by Sonia Nair, Tony Way and Andrew Fuhrmann
Sound ideas at Melbourne’s festival of the future
Max Cooper’s immersive electro-science show is at the heart of the city’s Now or Never festival.
- by Michael Dwyer
The story behind Elvis’ musical revolution makes it global debut in Australia
A new musical explores how the king of rock’n’roll changed popular music forever.
- by Michael Lallo
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Melbourne live reviews
Caroline Lee’s charming, textured solo performance in June
This wrap of shows around Melbourne includes Caroline Lee in offbeat monodrama June, 2:22 A Ghost Story at Her Majesty’s Theatre, jazz group Trichotomy, Paco Pena’s Flamenco in Concert, and Werribee Park Mansion’s long-running production of What Was That?
- by Cameron Woodhead, Sonia Nair and Jessica Nicholas
The cello metalhead behind the soundtrack of your favourite films and games
You’ll hear classically trained Tina Guo on films such as Dune and Top Gun: Maverick, and she’s played with Adele and Stevie Wonder, but it wasn’t until after she joined a circus that her parents accepted her musical path.
- by Giselle Au-Nhien Nguyen