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Carson Pl
It’s unassuming, bedraggled, and the purest form of cul-de-sac. Carson Pl is one of Melbourne’s more barren alleys, and, to an extent, rightfully overlooked. But like most of Melbourne’s labyrinthine laneways, you can’t define them by their contents alone, and Carson Pl is more than the sum of its parts.
Situated just off Little Collins [...]
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Latest Post: Melbourne Writers Festival »
Be sure to check out Melbourne’s latest literary talent at this year’s Melbourne Writers Festival. It’s a great blend of well-known authors and young up-and-comers.
Best of all, you don’t have far to travel - it’s all contained with the…
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The Worst of Melbourne
Latest Post: Little shop of disproportionate horrors »
Collingwood’s cleverly named Mannequins Galore, near the corner of Johnston and Smith streets, is a true Melbourne worst. From its graffitied shop front, right through its frightening collection of lifeless monstrosities, this store screams ’stay away’ (note the…
Culture
It’s always difficult to know why something becomes an institution. It’s a lot easier to tell when something has become one. The Melbourne International Film Festival, the Fringe Festival, the Comedy Festival. Each has managed, over time, to attract a reputation, a list of fans and has left a cultural legacy that enlivens the city. [...]
Melbourne, home of the comic »
Watch out all you book writers. There’s a new mode of storytelling in this country, and it’s all happening in Melbourne. It ain’t taking no prisoners. And it ain’t only using words, neither.
It’s using words and pictures.
Yes, it’s comic books. Or as they’re often referred to these days, Graphic Novels - though [...]
With the 57th Melbourne International Film Festival dragging everyone out of their dormant winter states and into the warm heart of the CBD, another film festival is upon us - one that allows those of us who would rather be curling up in front of our fire places a chance to see some of this [...]
Live: Luke Steele
The Sleepy Jackson are among the most revered alt-pop talents in Australia, so naturally when I heard that Luke Steele - the creative force behind the band - was coming to Melbourne as part of his first ever solo tour, I bought tickets with great anticipation.
Film: Acolytes
All comparisons aside, John Hewitt’s thriller Acolytes does exactly what you would hope a thriller would do - it frightens.
Film: Rock n Roll Nerd
His face is made-up. His voice primed. Eyes lined. Hair: wild and flailing. The shirt, unbuttoned. But unbuttoned perfectly. He is Tim Minchin, hero of Rhian Skirving’s feature documentary Rock n Roll Nerd.
