In a world of out there, hard-to-miss pop divas, all of then clamouring for attention via outlandish costumes (Lady Gaga, Nicki Minaj), faux or actual controversial content in their songs or videos (Katy Perry, Miley Cyrus) or glass-shattering vocals (Mariah Carey, Xtina, Florence and the Machine), Australian Sia Furler Continue Reading
Movie review: Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
Being both a blockbuster and a sequel should have, by the usual standards of slapdash Hollywood out to make a quick buck, left Dawn of the Planet of the Apes a doubly-cursed, slathering mess of incoherent plotting, poorly-expressed ideas and sub-standard acting. And yet, thanks to a nuanced, well-paced Continue Reading