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Review
The new Spider-Man is utterly bewildering – but it’s all part of the plan
If you’re excited to hear that the 1970s Japanese TV version of Spider-Man has a cameo, this is definitely the movie for you.
- by Jake Wilson
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How a director’s life-changing trip around the Pilbara became a movie
As a teen, Nyul Nyul and Yawuru director Jub Clerc went on a trip with other at-risk kids. It’s the basis of her debut feature.
- by Stephanie Bunbury
These are the best Sydney gigs to catch in June
This month you can catch K-pop behemoths Blackpink, booming beats, beautiful Blood and a man bigger than Bach.
- by James Jennings
Rising star Budjerah shows that he has talent well beyond his years
A wrap of the week’s live reviews, including Budjerah, Hiatus Kaiyote and The Necks for Vivid Live, Matt Corby and Scenes from the Climate Era at Belvoir.
- by Millie Muroi, Angus Thomson, John Shand and Joyce Morgan
Never mind the monarchy: Meet the band picking up where the Sex Pistols left off
Electro-punk duo Sleaford Mods are kicking against the status quo in their UK, and bringing their searing sound to Australia this week.
- by Martin Boulton
★★★★
Review
A feel-good film about hating banks? With a cameo by Def Leppard? Sign me up
If you’re only going to watch one movie about a karaoke-singing Lancashire businessman on a mission, you should make it this one.
- by Paul Byrnes
Blackballed for speaking out, this musician is finally telling her story
Deena Lynch, better known by her stage name Jaguar Jonze, has spoken out about abuse in the music industry since 2020. But her activism has come at a cost.
- by Hannah Story
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Arts
How ‘death dating’ brought director Wesley Enoch back to writing plays
The theatre director and writer will write his first play in 10 years as STC’s new Patrick White Fellow, as he continues to advocate for the Yes vote in the Voice referendum.
- by Hannah Story
Korean American artist Yaeji harnesses the raw power of rage at Vivid
A wrap of the best live shows from the weekend, including Jose Gonzalez, Yaeji, Birdz and Fred Leone, Mamma Mia! The Musical and STC’s Do Not Go Gentle.
- by Shamim Razavi, John Shand, Joyce Morgan, Em Meller and Michael Ruffles
Succession planning: What to watch when your favourite show is over
As we bid farewell to the Roy family, there’s plenty more TV to fill that capitalist-shaped hole in your heart.
- by Louise Rugendyke
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Review
I’m sorry to say the new Little Mermaid is extremely mediocre
The film is even less imaginative than you’d expect from one of the live-action remakes Disney grinds out relentlessly – and fails to be about anything at all.
- by Jake Wilson