Going in to see Deadpool, I had no expectations. The trailer looked great but, despite the Marvel seal of approval, I am not a Ryan Reynolds fan. He always strikes me as smarmy (even when he’s trying to be charming) and that just irks me. Also, I don’t think he’s done anything decent since 2 Guys, A Girl, And A Pizza Place…and, if I’m being honest ( Read more... )

Wow. Wow. Wow. I can't even form thoughts right now, much less compose a coherent post. But the brilliance of writing is that you can be very considered in your critique and take the time to really reflect on all aspects.

I loved the film, I was absolutely captivated the whole time and I thought the balance between old and new was done ( Read more... )

While it's hard to have an interest in music and musicals without being aware of Les Misérables, I'm a little embarrassed to admit that I hadn't actually heard any of the songs from it until Joey Potter sang On My Own for a pageant on that teen train-wreck, Dawson's Creek, in 1998 ( Read more... )

Three years ago, I went to see a film I didn't really have much idea about and absolutely loved it. Pitch Perfect ticked all my boxes of kick-ass leading ladies, music, mash-ups, and a capella. I fell in love with the soundtrack, I fell in love with the characters, and I (along with countless others) YouTubed and mastered the red cups solo ( Read more... )

THE TOP FIVE

Very early on in the concerts, I decided that I couldn't pick one favourite part, it would have to be a list, a top five to be precise. I totally cheated, but I think I have finally whittled it down to just that:

5. Under The Boardwalk. My favourite song on the Jukebox album and the live version not only does it justice, but blows it ( Read more... )

Suffice it to say, I've been incredibly nervous and apprehensive about the show Human Nature had planned for their 25th Anniversary/Jukebox Tour. I initially felt they should have been two different productions and, consequently, that too little thought had gone into it. After all, they celebrated their 25th anniversary in November of last year ( Read more... )

I'm the first to admit I haven't been nearly as excited about the release of Avengers: Age of Ultron as I was about its predecessor.

The first was such a novelty. Our fearless geeky leader, Joss Whedon, was taking on a colossal Hollywood blockbuster on the back of an incredible franchise and it was a combination of pride and excitement at seeing ( Read more... )

I go to a lot of shows. A lot. Whether they be concerts, musicals, plays, I make an effort to see as much as I can, where possible. Not just because I enjoy live performance, but because I like to encourage any sort of arts in Sydney.

That said, it's very uncommon that I'm astounded. I've been impressed, amused, entertained, saddened, but it is a ( Read more... )

As a somewhat avid musical nerd, I've been wanting to see the stage production of Into The Woods for some time. (I can rarely decline a modern spin on a Brothers Grimm fairy tale - especially when it combines several of them.) However, when the film adaptation was announced, I hoped it would provide an ideal substitute in the meantime. With a cast ( Read more... )

I'm a Mariah Carey fan. Yep. It's painful to admit, but there it is. I hate being ashamed of my taste in music, but she's the type of artist who makes it hard not to be embarrassed at times. However, these roots run deep. I remember belting out Without You and Hero when they were on Rage and I was in primary school. I remember listening to Daydream ( Read more... )