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PAX Aus is here!

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It's that time of year! Pax has landed in Melbourne and brings together Australia's biggest gaming and tabletop convention that is the highlight of...
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We are looking for new contributors!

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We are looking! We're not looking for "writers". We're looking for people who already can't shut up pop.culture Novastream's 2026 open beats are live, and each...
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Win a double pass to see Digger

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Academy Award winner Tom Cruise stars in Academy Award-winning filmmaker Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s original film “Digger”. The most powerful man in the world embarks...
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Trailer – The Further Misadventures of Cliff Booth

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Brad Pitt, David Fincher and Quentin Tarantino return to the world of Once Upon a Time In Hollywood with a brand new film coming...
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PAX 2026 is nearly here!

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What do you mean PAX is only three weeks away? *heavy breathing* Australia's biggest and best gaming event is back for another massive year!...
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Movies

Film Review – Sense and Sensibility (2026)

Movie Reviews Alyssa De Leo - 0
Ang Lee’s 1995 version of Sense and Sensibility is a near-perfect adaptation and one of the best period dramas ever made. For that reason,...
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Film Review – Digger

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Tom Cruise returns to cinema for a very different kind of movie. If you have seen any of the trailers for Digger, you would...
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Film Review – Forgotten Island

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The Family Gala screenings are always a highlight of the Melbourne International Film Festival, this year Universal Pictures and Dreamworks gave us a REALLY...
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Film Review: Resident Evil (2026)

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For 30 years Resident Evil has been a cornerstone of the horror survival genre. Spawning thirteen games and numerous movies both live action and...
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Film Review – The Dog Stars

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It's been a theme this year of post apocalyptic films that have tried to do something different. We have the incredibly 28 Days Later...
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Film Review – Coyote Vs Acme

Melbourne Film Festival Alyssa De Leo - 0
In a world full of money hungry studios, no movie is safe, even if the product is finished. Three completed films have fallen victim...
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Movie Review: Insidious Out of the Further

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For 16 years the Insidious franchise has scared the crap out of us. A generational horror series that has evolved and haunted our screens...
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Film Review – Tony

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**Disclaimer - before seeing this film my knowledge of Anthony Bourdain was his appearance with my favourite chef Nigella Lawson on the reality show...
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Film Review : I Want Your Sex

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It’s been over a decade since Gregg Araki has released a film, and he’s come back with a vengeance with I Want Your Sex.  I...
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Film Review – Rose

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Everybody might be talking about Robert Pattinson, Anne Hathaway and Zendaya being on generational runs, but 2026 is really the year of Sandra Hüller...
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Streaming & TV

Series Review – Carrie

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Writer/Director Mike Flanagan has reinvented some classic horror properties before, most notably The Haunting of Hill House, taking a classic horror tale and updating...
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TV Review: ‘Tip Toe’ Episodes 1 & 2 – Russell T Davies Delivers a Suffocating, 5-Star Masterpiece

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There is a line in the premiere episode of Russell T Davies’ staggering new drama Tip Toe that perfectly encapsulates the terrifying reality of...
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Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 Episodes 1-4 Review

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Hell's Kitchen is fighting back - and it has never looked this good After a first season that spent much of its runtime searching for...
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The Testaments Review (Ep 1-3)

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The Republic of Gilead is not done with us yet. Less than a year after The Handmaid's Tale drew its devastating curtain, showrunner Bruce...
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Richard Gadd Returns with “Half Man,” Premiering April 24 on Stan

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The Baby Reindeer creator's next chapter is here - and it looks devastating. Hot on the heels of his global breakout success with Baby Reindeer,...
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HBO Drops First Look at Its Harry Potter Series – And It’s Coming Sooner Than You Think

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The teaser is here, the cast is stacked, and Christmas just got a whole lot more magical. HBO Max has finally pulled back the curtain...
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Rooster Review (Episodes 1 – 6)

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Steve Carell is back, and if the first six episodes of Rooster are any indication, he's never been better. Created by the genius behind Scrubs...
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The Comeback Season 3 Review

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If you thought Valerie Cherish had nothing left to say, think again. The Comeback has a gift for timing that borders on the supernatural. In...
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Games

PAX Aus is here!

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It's that time of year! Pax has landed in Melbourne and brings together Australia's biggest gaming and tabletop convention that is the highlight of...
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Game Review: Ghost of Yotei – Complete Edition

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Last year, following 50 hours of gameplay, I gave Ghost of Yotei a 4.5/5 and completed the game satisfied that it was a better...
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Game Review: Dragon’s Dogma 2 – Dark Arisen

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Dragon’s Dogma 2 released in 2024 to largely positive reviews and a legion of dedicated fans - though there was certainly frictions for those...
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Game Review: Star Wars – Galactic Racer

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There are few thrills in gaming that can compare to the mad dash down a traffic-filled street in a Burnout title. At breakneck speeds,...
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Game Review: Core Keeper’s 1.3 Update

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On September 21, the classic dungeon-digger Core Keeper released its latest update – 1.3 – adding rideable mounts, traversal tools, combat adjustments and a...
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Game Review: Dragon Quest XI S – Definitive Edition (Performance)

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*Please note that this is not a full review of Dragon Quest XI, rather a review of the definitive package on the Switch 2,...
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Game Review – Woodo

Games Alaisdair Leith - 0
The last few months we have had an onslaught of insane action games, big titles with huge open worlds taking up hundreds of hours...
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Game Review: Silent Hill – Townfall

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The Silent Hill series is one of the most iconic PlayStation ‘scare’ franchises due to the tense atmospheres across most of the games. Renowned...
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Game Review: Ace Combat 8 – Wings of Theve

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As a child in the 90s, sitting in my bedroom playing video games on a Saturday night, I would often hear my dad blasting...
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Game Review Marvel’s Wolverine

Games Alaisdair Leith - 0
I've been a Wolverine fan since long before the movies made him a household name, and I can count on one hand the games...
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Interviews

Interview: Sense and Sensibility actors Frank Dillane and Herbert Nordrum discuss interpreting Jane Austen’s male characters

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From Focus Features and Working Title comes an irresistible new take on Jane Austen’s iconic Sense and Sensibility: a charming, witty, and deeply relatable...
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Interview: Sense and Sensibility director Georgia Oakley and writer Diana Reid discuss their Jane Austen adaptation

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From Focus Features and Working Title comes an irresistible new take on Jane Austen’s iconic Sense and Sensibility: a charming, witty, and deeply relatable...
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Interview: Irish Film Festival director Enda Murray on the festivals record breaking 12th year

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The Irish Film Festival Australia has been sharing the culture, traditions, history and character of Ireland and the Irish people with Australians since 2015....
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Interview: Shaun the Sheep animator Sammy Lewis on the process of stop-motion animation

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SHAUN THE SHEEP: THE BEAST OF MOSSY BOTTOM sees the residents of Mossy Bottom Farm looking forward to Halloween – until the clumsy Farmer...
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Interview: Coyote vs. Acme director Dave Green on the film that almost didn’t get released

Interviews Nick L'Barrow - 0
After enduring years of malfunctioning products, Wile E. Coyote teams up with a local personal injury attorney, Kevin Avery (Will Forte) to take on...
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Interview: Zach Cregger on Resident Evil, making a movie look like a video game, and scaring audiences

Interviews Nick L'Barrow - 0
From the mind of visionary filmmaker Zach Cregger (Weapons, Barbarian) comes a thrilling — and terrifying — reinvention of the Resident Evil franchise. In...
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Interview: The Last Whale Singer director Reza Memari on his new animated family adventure

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When a monstrous creature escapes from a melting iceberg, a self-doubting teenage humpback whale must face his greatest fears and dive into the darkest...
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Interview: Spider One and Krsy Fox talk their meta-slasher flick Big Baby

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Nightmares of a maniac killer in a baby mask inspire a writer’s new script. But as his life begins to spiral out of control,...
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DC Down Under

SDCC 2026: The Green Lantern Corps Hits the Heartland in First ‘Lanterns’ Trailer

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The emerald light of the Green Lantern Corps is finally shining on the small screen, but it's looking a lot grittier than fans might...
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SUPERGIRL: Official Trailer

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Supergirl is heading to cinemas June 25th, and we have the latest trailer to share with you all today! Check out the trailer below...
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HBO Max Drops First Teaser for DC Drama Series Lanterns

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HBO Max has released the first teaser for its highly anticipated original drama series Lanterns, confirming an August debut for the DC Studios production. The...
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Peacemaker Season 2 Review (Ep 1-5)

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When James Gunn first announced that he was spinning The Suicide Squad’s most abrasive loudmouth into his own TV series, plenty of fans rolled...
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Trailer – Peacemaker Season 2

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HBO Max have released the official trailer and some artwork for the upcoming season of Peacemaker, which debuts from DC Studios August 22. The...
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Live Events

News: Sydney Lights up with VIVID 2026

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A wet and wintery Sydney couldn't dampen the spirit of thousands who made the trek into our beautiful harbour city to witness its transformation...
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Beetlejuice The Musical’s Karis Oka talks taking on the ‘strange and unusual’ Lydia Deetz

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Get ready to have the time of your afterlife at the supernaturally hilarious BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL. Based on Tim Burton’s beloved film, this life affirming musical...
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Giancarlo Esposito Announced as a Guest for Oz Comic-Con Melbourne

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Oz Comic-Con Melbourne is only a few weekends away, with the massive pop culture event taking place on June 6 and 7 2026 at...
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PAXAus Cosplay Land 2026

Live Shows Pat Clifford - 0
Few do Cosplay better than PAX. What has sometimes been looked upon as a strange obsession, albeit fondly created by a group of extremely...
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Supanova Melbourne 2026: Celebration of Fandoms

Live Shows Shantelle Santos - 0
Supanova is one of the biggest pop culture conventions in Australia, and it has well and truly kicked off. After what looked to be...
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Trailers

Trailer – The Further Misadventures of Cliff Booth

News Alaisdair Leith - 0
Brad Pitt, David Fincher and Quentin Tarantino return to the world of Once Upon a Time In Hollywood with a brand new film coming...
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Get A Special Look at Avengers Doomsday Fresh from D23

News Alaisdair Leith - 0
Disney D23 is happening this weekend, and with it we are getting some fresh looks at some of the studios biggest releases coming out...
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The X-Files: I Want to Believe – Vrach Frankenshteyn | Official Trailer

News Pat Clifford - 0
There is no denying that The X-Files was a cultural phenomenon. It created a generation of people who asked the questions that to many...
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Trailer : Avengers Doomsday

News Alaisdair Leith - 0
An all-new trailer and poster for “Avengers: Doomsday,” has been released. The December 17 theatrical release will see Marvel's greatest heroes reunite since the...
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New DIGGER footage release with Tom Cruise Retrospective clip

Trailers Nick L'Barrow - 0
This retrospective showcases Tom Cruise's filmography, highlighting the depth and impact of his 40+ year career, and includes a sneak peek of his work...
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Tech

CES Lenovo Gaming Recap

Tech Alaisdair Leith - 0
This week, Lenovo announced three new devices: the Legion Go S, featuring an ergonomic design and running on Windows 11; the black Legion Go S with Steam OS, priced at $499; and the prototype Legion Go 2, boasting advanced specs. Additionally, the Legion Tab, a powerful Android tablet, was introduced.
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CES Day One Recap

Tech Alaisdair Leith - 0
The tech industries biggest event of the year CES has begun in Las Vegas. Tech companies come together to bring their latest tech innovations,...
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Ninja FrostVault Review: The Ultimate Summer Cooler

Tech Alaisdair Leith - 0
Ninja have released their new range of eskies in Australia just in time for your New Year BBQ's and summer catch ups. The company...
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Cool Off This Summer with the Shark FlexBreeze Fan

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Ready to chill like never before? Meet the Shark FlexBreeze Fan, your ultimate sidekick for beating the heat! Whether you’re lounging indoors, hosting a...
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