Culture
This clever novel brings cosy crime to Australia
The regional town of Welcome would seem an unlikely location for a murder. Aoife Clifford’s new book is a nicely judged crime caper.
- by Sue Turnbull
Points for trying, but Margaret Court Arena is not a place for opera
- by Bridget Davies and Jessica Nicholas
Opinion
Spectrum
Quiche used to seem amazing, when did we become so immune to delight?
- by Richard Glover
Movies
The film so scary even its star doesn’t want to see it
There is no way Robyn Nevin will go to see her upcoming movie Sting. The star of stage and screen – who has also directed three of our state theatre companies – is adamant.
- by Kerrie O'Brien
In a sea of mediocre musical biopics, this one is underrated
For as long as they keep churning out movies chronicling the lives of influential musicians, one will remain the most influential of all.
- by Tom W. Clarke
A lover, a one-time hater and a newcomer debate the original Mad Max
- by Nell Geraets, Garry Maddox and Sandra Hall
TV & radio
ABC’s Laura Tingle under fire after ‘racist country’ comments
ABC’s 7.30 chief political correspondent Laura Tingle has come under fire for comments she made criticising Opposition Leader Peter Dutton.
- by Helen Pitt
Documentary filmmaker Morgan Spurlock, known for Super Size Me, dies at 53
Spurlock was known for his groundbreaking film Super Size Me, which chronicled the detrimental physical and psychological effects of him eating only McDonald’s food for 30 days.
- by Mark Kennedy
Music
Stellar performances (almost) make up for soulless venue: Tosca
- by Bridget Davies and Jessica Nicholas
US moves to break up biggest music company in Australia after Taylor Swift fiasco
- by Tony Romm and Perry Stein
Live reviews
★★★★
Sydney live reviews
Moon Safari, the ultimate chillout album, sounds even better live
- by Joyce Morgan, Michael Ruffles, Shamim Razavi and Angus Thomson
Shane Jacobson and Todd McKenney work a charm as The Odd Couple
- by Cameron Woodhead, Will Cox and Tony Way
★★★★★
Sydney live reviews
Overwhelming, mesmerising: This is one of the best hours of Aussie comedy you’ll see
- by Daniel Herborn, Peter McCallum and James Jennings
Celebrity
Stage
Art & design
Breaking
Vale
‘Embedded in our psyche’: Art world mourns leading Australian photographer
- by Linda Morris
Opera House projections vs $128 harbourside walks: Reviewing Vivid’s light shows
- by Nick Galvin and Helen Pitt
Books
Opinion
Racism
I’m not cancelling my favourite books, despite my dark skin troubling their authors
- by Satara Uthayakumaran
