• News

    How to Dress Well Makes You Rethink the Question 'How Was Your Day?'

    "When you were walking down the aisle of the grocery store, did you think of your mother ageing and feel an intense pang of guilt?"

  • News

    This Year's Oscar Nominations Caused Quite the Backlash

    Budapest vs Birdman; the battle of the quirk.

  • News

    The 35th Annual Razzie Nominations Announced

    The Razzies have a few surprises up their sleeve this year — including forgiveness.

  • News

    Twelve Films to Get Excited About in 2015

    A Lebowski-esque Pynchon adaptation, a sequel 30 years in the making and the Tarantino film that nearly got nixed - they've all made an impression long before they're released.

  • News

    Win Tickets to Birdman Plus a Talking Collectable

    Birdman is cinematic ballet and the first must-see film of 2015.

  • News

    The Ten Best Things To See At Midsumma 2015

    Melbourne's favourite summer festival is back to paint the town every colour in the rainbow.

Latest Guides
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    Win Tickets to See Conor Oberst at Melbourne Zoo Twilights

    Conor Oberst, giraffes and crisp vino. That's our kind of dream picnic.

  • News

    The 2014 Boxing Day Movie Smackdown

    It's a fierce field of contenders, except for one sadly flabby has-been.

  • News

    The Ten Best Movies Hardly Anyone Saw in 2014

    They were box office flops in 2014. Give them some VOD love in 2015.

  • News

    The Enduring Lure of Shakespeare Under the Stars

    Why do midsummer nights go so well with the Bard? Shakespeare in the Royal Botanic Gardens director Glenn Elston has a hint.

Latest Places
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    Five Films to Watch During World Movies Summer of Sin

    Spend Christmas Eve watching a classic of soft-core French cinema, and Christmas Eve Eve with James Franco's porn doco.

  • News

    The Hills Are Alive Announces 2015 Lineup

    Next year's lineup is worthy of a Julie Andrews Twirl or two.

  • News

    Concrete Playground's Summer Reading List

    Ten books from this year that no bibliophile should miss.

  • News

    The Astor Theatre Could be Saved by Palace Cinemas

    Palace Cinemas could be the knight in shining celluloid cinephiles have hoped for.

  • News

    Five Reasons Why Violent Soho Have Australian Crowds Hooked

    Having just wrapped up a huge year at Festival of the Sun, these Brisbane lads have Aussie audiences in the palm of their hand.

  • News

    Noel Fielding Announces Australia and New Zealand 2015 Tour

    Spend an evening with The Mighty Boosh co-lead's most beloved and baffling characters.

Latest Events
  • Event

    Free Wings at BEAST City

    Friday, May 24, 2024

    Beast City, Melbourne

    Head to the CBD diner to score up to six free Southern-fried chicken wings this Friday afternoon.

  • Event

    Burgundy vs Tasmania Wine Dinner

    Monday, May 20, 2024

    Pure South Dining, Southbank

    Sample five courses of fine Tasmanian produce paired with handpicked drops from both the famed French wine region and the Apple Isle.

  • Event

    Sunset Boulevard

    Tuesday, May 21 - Sunday, August 11, 2024

    Princess Theatre, Melbourne

    Starring Sarah Brightman as Norma Desmond, this Tony-winning musical based on the film of the same name is playing Melbourne.

  • Event

    Sister Act: A Divine Musical Comedy

    Sunday, November 3 - Sunday, December 15, 2024

    Regent Theatre, Melbourne

    Your prayers have been answered: this smash-hit Broadway musical is finally bringing its screen-to-stage show to Melbourne.

  • Event

    $8 Tickets for Eight Days at FoMo Cinemas

    Friday, May 24 - Friday, May 31, 2024

    FoMo Cinemas, Brunswick East

    Hitting the flicks at this new East Brunswick Village cinema just got cheaper, with every ticket to every movie costing just $8 during this eight-day special.

  • Event

    Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga

    Thursday, May 23 - Wednesday, June 19, 2024

    Various cinemas in Melbourne

    Enlisting Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth on a prequel to 'Fury Road', George Miller has made another 'Mad Max' franchise marvel.

  • Event

    IF

    Thursday, May 16 - Wednesday, June 5, 2024

    Various cinemas in Melbourne

    Instead of aliens in 'A Quiet Place' and its sequel, John Krasinski ponders a world where imaginary friends are real in this warmly whimsical family-friendly fantasy.

  • Event

    Rocco's On Tour

    Sunday, May 19 and Sunday, May 26, 2024 

    Toorak Cellars, Armadale

    Rocco's will be slinging two of its most popular sandwiches at two southside pop-ups this month.

  • Event

    Spanish Film Festival

    Friday, June 14 - Wednesday, July 10, 2024

    Select cinemas in Melbourne, Various locations

    Say hola to the Melbourne's annual showcase of Spanish and Latin American movies — including a celebration of Salvador Dalí in cinema.

  • Event

    Donut Festival 2024

    Saturday, June 1 - Sunday, June 2, 2024

    Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne

    This annual homage to the world's favourite holey treat has gotten a whole lot bigger.

  • Guide

    The Summer Arts & Entertainment Guide

    The nights are long; savour them in the best outdoor (or air conditioned) events.

  • News

    Win Tickets to Concrete Playground Presents: Fury at Openair Cinemas

    Join us for David Ayre's brutal and unflinching foray into WWII, with live music by JR Reyne.

  • News

    Behind Melbourne’s Brand New $26 Million Contemporary Art Museum

    One of the biggest donations to the Australian art industry in years.

  • News

    Shadow Electric Outdoor Cinema Announces 2015 Program

    Share a bevvy with Talking Heads, Christopher Nolan and Wes Craven in a convent.

  • News

    Nightcrawler's Dan Gilroy on Turning Jake Gyllenhaal into a Coyote

    And interns, the debut director thinks you'll relate.

  • News

    Win Tickets to Little Ones Theatre's House of Yes

    What happens when Little Ones Theatre tackle a cult classic that deals with incest, a hurricane and a family's obsession with JFK?

  • News

    A Guide to the Perfect Summer Playlist from the Makers of JukeCase

    Road tripping, house partying, beach-bumming. Here's how to soundtrack your summer.

  • News

    Win a Trip to Europe with Openair Cinema and Contiki

    Armchair travel is good. Travel travel is better.

  • News

    Three Ways to Enjoy Music at Ben and Jerry's Openair Cinema

    From live gigs to Hollywood musicals, music fuels Openair Cinema this year.

  • News

    'A Film About Coffee': Stream Brandon Loper's Expertly Brewed Documentary

    Hardcore baristas and coffee fiends, get over here.

  • News

    What Do You Do With Yourself After Surviving The Human Centipede?

    We chat to actress Ashley C. Williams about life after the madness of Tom Six.

  • News

    Win Tickets to See Nightcrawler

    Writer-director Dan Gilroy's brutally unsubtle film makes an unseemly portrait of the ratings-driven news industry.

  • News

    Five Things You Should Know About Unearthed Winner Meg Mac

    She cleaned up at the J Awards, but who is this girl?

  • News

    Moonlight Cinema Announce 2014-15 Program

    Whip out the picnic rugs and get the wine cooler at the ready.

  • News

    Your Guide to Road Tripping with Little May

    If anyone knows road tripping, it's Liz Drummond, Hannah Field and Annie Hamilton.

  • News

    Win Tickets to See Men, Women and Children

    This ain't no glossy Hollywood rom-com.

  • News

    Chet Faker is Going Next Level with a 2015 Arena Tour

    Ol' Chet's shows are officially pulling the same numbers as the G20.

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