Image Credit: Daisy Spratt We chatted with Melbourne singer and songwriter Daisy Spratt: How do you describe your sound? It’s eclectic and flows between Americana, country and pop. I don’t feel my genre can be placed in one box. It’s uplifting and easy listening. Who or what inspires your songwriting? I’m about to come up to my one year anniversary, being … [Read more...] about Interview with Melbourne singer, songwriter Daisy Spratt
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The Lighthouse – Film Review
After witnessing The Lighthouse in the week prior to its limited (and I mean, limited) release here in Australia, I had a difficult time trying to gather my thoughts on what I had just seen. And given that this bizarre, hallucinogenic, and oft-disturbing horror(?)/drama comes courtesy of writer-director Robert Eggers, who only 4 years ago divided audiences with his … [Read more...] about The Lighthouse – Film Review
The Peanut Butter Falcon – Film Review
After meeting aspiring actor Zack Gottsagen at a camp for performers with disabilities (Gottsagen has down syndrome), writing/directing duo Tyler Nilson and Michael Schwartz knew they had to make a film for him. Taking Gottsagen's own desires of being an actor and altering it slightly for his character (also named Zak) - here it's a love of wrestling - The Peanut Butter Falcon … [Read more...] about The Peanut Butter Falcon – Film Review
A Hidden Life – Film Review
A Hidden Life is a slow-burn heartbreaking story of Franz Jägerstätter, who refused to fight for the Nazis in World War II. It’s based on a true story of the Austrian conscientious objector. Go to the bathroom beforehand and grab a glass of wine, as it’s a long journey with a nearly 3-hour duration. This is perhaps the only negative, in what is a masterclass of … [Read more...] about A Hidden Life – Film Review
Underwater – Film Review
Alien set at the bottom of the ocean? Well, that sounds like it could be a bucket-load of fun! And you'd be forgiven for assuming that, despite genre familiarity, that premise could offer minor enjoyment in a month known for less-than-stellar offerings. Underwater isn't the type of murky creature feature to reinvent the wheel, and we would never expect it to, but it would … [Read more...] about Underwater – Film Review