Luke McWilliams gives his review of the 1983 film, Hostage, set in Wollongong.
In the 1970s in Wollongong NSW, 16-year-old Christine Maresch (Kerry Mack) works with her friends at a carnival. Soon, one...
Jeff Popple reviews three tales of suspense and betrayal. More of Jeff’s reviews can be found on his blog: murdermayhemandlongdogs.com
The Lizard by Dugald Bruce-Lockhart
Muswell Press, $29.99
Set in the sweltering Greek Islands, The...
Extraction is not a film for everyone. Are you after a storyline? Not for you. Do you get upset at the sight and sound of extreme violence? You might want to give...
For Anzac Day, 25 April, this week Jeff Popple reviews three books of wartime service. More of Jeff’s reviews can be found on his blog: murdermayhemandlongdogs.com
The Battles for Kokoda Plateau by David...
It’s easy to get lost down the YouTube rabbit hole, so we’ve done some YouTube reviews of two of our fave channels to keep you entertained and informed.
Dude Perfect
If you’re after some...
With no sport on around the world, The Last Dance Netflix and ESPN documentary about Michael Jordan and the 1997/98 Chicago Bulls season has become one of the most anticipated documentaries in...
Monsters, magic and fate, oh my! The Witcher is a medieval fantasy series based on Andrzej Sapkowski’s books which is screening on Netflix.
Bloody and violent, the show won’t be to everyone’s tastes...
Luke McWilliams gives his review of the 2020 action-adventure comedy film, Sonic the Hedgehog, based on the video game series of the same name.
A young, anthropomorphic hedgehog called Sonic (Ben Schwartz) is...
This week Michael Popple checks three great recent releases to read during your coronavirus lockdown. You can find more of Michael’s book reviews on his blog, unseenlibrary.com.
Gathering Dark by Candice Fox
Bantam, $32.99
Blair...
Jeff Popple reviews three great Easter reads to self-isolate with this Easter eggstra-long weekend. More of Jeff’s reviews can be found on his blog: murdermayhemandlongdogs.com
The Guest List
by Lucy Foley
Harper Collins, $29.99
The Guest...
If you have a young child in the house, it’s fair to say you have likely heard of Bluey – the Emmy award-winning Australian animated series created by Joe Brumm that’s become...
Luke McWilliams gives his verdict of the comedy thriller Come to Daddy.
The troubled Norval Greenwood (Elijah Wood), follows a map to a secluded cabin overlooking the ocean, to meet his estranged father...
Jeff Popple reviews three interesting history books about serial killers, spies and East Timor. More of Jeff’s reviews can be found on his blog: murdermayhemandlongdogs.com
The Killing Streets by Tanya Bretherton
Hachette, $32.99
Serial killers...
With almost everything cancelled and most of us spending more time at home, hunkering down during the Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic presents an opportunity to catch up on our reading. But with so...
Luke McWilliams gives his verdict on the 2019 slasher film, Black Christmas directed by Sophia Takal. The film is a loose remake of the 1974 film of the same name.
On the cusp...
Jeff Popple reviews three engrossing novels by Australian women authors. More of Jeff’s reviews can be found on his blog: murdermayhemandlongdogs.com
Where The Truth Lies by Karina KilmoreSimon & Schuster, $29.99
Author Karina Kilmore...
Luke McWilliams gives his review of the neo-noir crime film Motherless Brooklyn, written, produced and directed by Edward Norton. It also stars Edward Norton alongside Bruce Willis.
In the 1950s in New York City, private
eye Lionel...
Luke McWilliams gives his verdict on American biographical drama film, Richard Jewell, directed and produced by Clint Eastwood.
In 1996, wannabe policeman Richard Jewell (Paul
Walter Hauser) works as a security guard at Centennial Park during...
Jeff Popple reviews an exceptional new novel by Australian author Dervla McTiernan, The Good Turn. More of Jeff’s reviews can be found on his blog: murdermayhemandlongdogs.com
Australian author Dervla McTiernan’s first two novels, The...
Jeff Popple reviews three new crime novels from around the world. More of Jeff’s reviews can be found on his blog: murdermayhemandlongdogs.com
The Kissing House by Michael Pert
Sid Harta, $29.95
Local author
Canberra author Michael...
Luke McWilliams gives his review of the British comedy-drama, Emma, directed by Autumn de Wilde and starring Anya Taylor-Joy and Mia Goth.
In the village of Highbury, the “handsome, clever and rich” Emma Woodhouse...
Jeff Popple reviews three romantic novels for Valentine’s Day. More of Jeff’s reviews can be found on his blog: murdermayhemandlongdogs.com
Jane In Love by Rachel Givney
Michael Joseph, $32.99
This charming debut novel by Melbourne...
Luke McWilliams gives his review of the psychological horror film, The Lighthouse, directed by Robert Eggers and starring Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattinson.
In the late 19th Century, young contractor Ephraim Winslow (Robert...
Luke McWilliams gives us his review of the sentimental story, The Peanut Butter Falcon, about a young man with Down syndrome starring Zack Gottsagen, Dakota Johnson and Shia LaBeouf.
Zak (Zack Gottsagen), a...
