Parasite Review

CREDIT: COURTESY OF CANNES FILM FESTIVAL I am tempted to say that this review contains spoilers for simply existing. Beyond the searing exploration of classism that permeates Korean society, and has become more and more pronounced across the world, and the effortless morphing and switching of genre and tone, and probably a million other astounding things, Parasite is simply a really fucking great film. Going from … Continue reading Parasite Review

Takeaways from the First Half of the AFL Season

(Photo by Jono Searle/AFL Photos/Getty Images) The bye weeks give teams, fans and prognosticators a chance to take a breath and survey the AFL landscape of 2019. Here’s some of the intriguing storylines that could influence the direction of the rest of the year. The bye weeks are upon us. The Lions are finally relevant again, Richmond had a pox called down on them, the Sydney … Continue reading Takeaways from the First Half of the AFL Season

Election Fits and Orchestral Pits

John Wick 3: Parabellum Take the Cannoli w/Nick & Karilyn A reflection on the recent Australian Federal Election; Karilyn mistaking Constantine with John Wick; Nick’s irrational fear of orchestral pits; the worst natural and military disasters in human history because that’s where they’re at; Karilyn spoils the Game of Thrones finale for herself; Asgardian meatballs, and the Midwest’s obsession with tuna casserole. Continue reading Election Fits and Orchestral Pits

Avengers: Endgame Is A Culmination Of What It Means To Be A Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe…

An evolution of masculinity and its place in a more diverse and dynamic world that is thrillingly unlike any other that’s been on the silver screen MAJOR SPOILERS AHEAD Tony Stark was a womaniser and weapons dealer with no care for the consequences of his actions. Thor was filled with bluster and ignorance, believing that the hammer he wielded and the strength that came with it were … Continue reading Avengers: Endgame Is A Culmination Of What It Means To Be A Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe…