CULTURE
The Final 9: Film Review Fridays Special Feature
It's time for the Final 9 – these are the films that, in 2025, have defined us.
CULTURE
The Smithys: Film Review Fridays Awards Show Special Feature
Together, we've come up with five awards categories that will change the way you look at cinema in 2025
CULTURE
The Right Stuff Review – Film Review Fridays
The Right Stuff is guaranteed to make you smile; yearn; hope – it might even make you cry – and for a brief moment, you may want to be the greatest pilot anyone has ever seen.
CULTURE
Her Re-Review – Film Review Fridays
A look back at Spike Jonze's 'Her' in light of the increasing proliferation of AI.
CULTURE
Great Job!: Meet Sydney’s Primo Emo Band
In September, Great Job! released their debut album, 'Love and Feel Love'. Now, these emo heroes talk to Emma Cranby about their journey so far and what's next.
CULTURE
Kevin Smith Double Feature – Film Review Fridays
Chasing Amy or Zack and Miri - which Kevin Smith film is better?
CULTURE
From Meddling Maids to My Brilliant Career: Merrigong Theatre Co’s Season 2026
Merrigong Theatre Company has announced their 2026 season, revealing the 10 mainstage productions coming to Wollongong over the course of next year, as well as 4 MerrigongX presentations and a bustling Kids & Families program. The Tert was lucky enough to be invited to the season launch and hear about
CULTURE
Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery - Film Review Fridays
If I was forced to choose just one aspect of the film that truly sets it apart from other spoofs and in which its strength really shows, it’s got to be the characters. The assorted oddballs who populate Austin Powers are best understood as caricatures and concepts made tangible.
CULTURE
Halloween Triple Feature - Film Review Friday
Alien (1979) dir. Ridley Scott - Review by Daniel Fagan “You still don't understand what you're dealing with, do you? The perfect organism. Its structural perfection is matched only by its hostility.” Alfred Hitchcock famously (or perhaps infamously) denoted the difference between surprise and suspense with
CULTURE
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
‘Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban’ was one of the first films I ever watched, though I can't conclusively confirm it. It might have been after watching something more child-friendly like ‘The Lion King' and ‘Finding Nemo', but I don't believe either (or
CULTURE
Barbie and the Three Musketeers - Film Review Friday
Even before it’s started, I know this won’t be an easy review to write. A good portion of the reason for why this is the case is that I don’t have a clue what film to review. Although my Letterboxd is as packed with random and inane
CULTURE
COOKED Review: UOW Students Stun Sydneysiders
How can you help someone who doesn’t want to be helped? That’s one of the questions posed by new play COOKED, which premiered at this year’s Sydney Fringe Festival. The play’s masterminds are Angel Duggan and Lana Page, two current theatre students right here at UOW