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Early this April, when British alternative band Pulp released their first album single in 24 years, fans were relatively united in their enjoyment of the track. But controversy swiftly developed among certain sets of Instagram commenters upon the rather shocking discovery that the accompanying music video, “directed” by frontman Jarvis Cocker, was his attempt to […]
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Queer Fest was a massive festival with a ring of 55+ stalls, food trucks, a stage, and plenty of areas to kick back and chill. It was an explosion of queer creativity and community, with all types of creatives represented behind stalls and on stage. Artist stalls were loosely grouped by discipline and this grouping […]
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Fashion has always been a form of political expression. With the change of an item, or preference of a colour, one can shift the way they are perceived by others: are you conservative, alternative, feminine, artsy, goth? Often, our identity is rooted in how we present ourselves through fashion. It has been a topic of […]
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As I turned four, my parents had to acknowledge the inevitable – and I was gifted my very first Barbie doll. Pink, sparkles, dresses, glitter, horses, ballgowns – you name it, and I had it. My precious father could have craved nothing more than to anticipate my first motorcross competition win or my first recorded […]
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Recently, we’ve had the pleasure of seeing a production of William Shakespeare’s iconic tragedy Macbeth at La Boite Theatre, directed by Courtney Stewart and Lisa Fa’alafi. In the production’s programme, the co-directors explain: ‘This production of Macbeth is a reimagining that places the Witches at the centre of the story, allowing their voices to reverberate […]
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Photograph by David Kelly Get ready for lavish costumes and set design, sword fighting, and no shortage of that classic Shakespearean drama, all scored by a live orchestra. This production is packed with both international and local talent, with some of the world’s finest dancers and a guest conductor for select performances. Romeo & Juliet […]
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In 2023, the film community bore witness to the resurgence and resounding success of the authentic, original story. From box office hits like Oppenheimer, Barbie and Across the Spiderverse to Celine Song’s directorial debut, Past Lives, the bar for films in 2024 couldn’t have been set higher. Audiences want more than what the likes of […]
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For the first semester of 2024, the UQ Film Appreciation Society (UQFAS) will screen a selection of 1990s films. These include familiar favourites T2: Judgement Day (1991), 10 Things I Hate About You (1999), and Fight Club (1999), alongside arthouse picks such as Trainspotting (1996), Boogie Nights (1997), and The Thin Red Line (1998), and […]
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