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    Five Enchantingly Essential Studio Ghibli Gems From Co-Founder and Director Isao Takahata

    Before the director passed away this week aged 82, he was responsible for some of Ghibli's best flicks.

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    United Places Is Melbourne's New Homestyle Luxury Hotel Opposite the Botanic Gardens

    Opening in June, the lush space will feature personalised butler service and chef-curated in-room breakfasts.

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    These Sydney Cafes Will Give You a Free Coffee For Helping Clean Up the Beach

    Fill up a bucket with rubbish from the beach, and you'll score a free brew.

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    Empire Records Is Being Adapted Into a Stage Musical

    Shock me, shock me, shock me with some '90s comedy fun.

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    A Museum Dedicated to Dachshunds Has Opened in Germany

    Featuring more than 4500 items celebrating the humble sausage dog.

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    Have You Seen the Listers?

    Thu, 5 Apr - Wed, 16 May 2018

    Select cinemas in Sydney, Various locations

    An insightful and involving look at the career, impact and enigma of "Brissie's Banksy".

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    A Quiet Place

    Thu, 5 Apr - Wed, 16 May 2018

    Various cinemas in Sydney

    Directed by John Krasinski and starring a formidable Emily Blunt, this almost entirely dialogue-free horror flick speaks volumes.

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    Sydney Film Festival Unveils the First Part of Its Ace 2018 Program

    This year's 65th anniversary festival boasts Sundance winners, Oscar-nominated animation and Martin Freeman-starring chillers — plus a brand new venue.

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    Essential Kaurismäki: Selected by David Stratton

    Wed, 6 Jun - Sun, 17 Jun 2018

    Select cinemas in Sydney, Various locations

    This year's Sydney Film Festival pays tribute to the master of Finnish deadpan.

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    Papi Chulo to be Replaced by Queen Chow's Second Cantonese Eatery and Bar

    Manly's Papi will close on April 29, with Queen Chow opening over winter.

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    Nudefish Poké Party

    Wed, 11 Apr, 2018

    Nudefish Poké, North Sydney

    Serving up the first 100 bowls for free, and slinging $5 poké afterwards.

  • News

    You Can Play 'Where's Waldo?' on Google Maps Right Now

    Spot everyone's favourite red-and-white jumper fan in the Chilean snowfields, at the beach at Australia's own Surfers Paradise and more.

  • Event

    Lulu's Pop-Up

    Thu, 15 Mar - Sun, 15 Apr 2018

    The Midnight Special, Newtown

    The Midnight Special's latest pop-up is serving up tamales, muffaletta and banoffee pie.

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    The Other Side of Hope

    Thu, 29 Mar - Wed, 9 May 2018

    Select cinemas in Sydney, Various locations

    Finnish filmmaker Aki Kaurismäki crafts an amusing and earnest look at Europe's refugee crisis.

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    Spanish Film Festival Announces Packed 2018 Program

    Featuring Guillermo del Toro's previous Oscar winner and Javier Bardem as Pablo Escobar amongst its 25-film program.

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    A Wrinkle in Time

    Thu, 29 Mar - Wed, 9 May 2018

    Various cinemas in Sydney

    This big-thinking, big-hearted sci-fi adventure boasts gorgeous visuals and a giant-sized Oprah, but it's definitely a kids' flick.

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    The Death of Stalin

    Thu, 29 Mar - Wed, 9 May 2018

    Various cinemas in Sydney

    The latest film from the man behind The Thick of It and Veep is a provocative Soviet comedy with plenty of modern parallels.

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    How the Collapse of Damian Griffiths' Hospitality Empire Extends Beyond Just Doughnut Time

    The closure of 30 Doughnut Time outlets around the country is really just the tip of the iceberg — this is what it means for his other venues.

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    Daisy's Plaster Fun House

    Thu, 29 Mar - Sat, 31 Mar 2018

    Daisy's Milkbar, Petersham

    Paint your own plaster statue at Daisy's Milkbar's craft nights.

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    Melbourne Is Now Home to a Harry Potter-Inspired Escape Room

    Try to magic your way out of this, muggles

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