MOVIE REVIEW: THE HUNGER GAMES: THE BALLAD OF SONGBIRDS & SNAKES Directed by Francis Lawrence Starring Rachel Zegler, Tom Blyth, Viola Davis, Peter Dinklage Reviewed by Tia Pinnegar 85% The Ballad Of Songbirds & Snakes (from here on referred to as TBOSAS) is the fifth movie in the Hunger Games series. This prequel is set […]
COOKBOOK REVIEW: MEZCLA – RECIPES TO EXCITE by IXTA BELFRAGE Penguin Random House Australia July 2022 Hardcover, Rrp $55.00 Reviewed by Shane Pinnegar 91% In Australia we are deprived the opportunity to visit many of the world’s finest restaurants, but that doesn’t mean we have to remain in the dark about global food trends and […]
COOKBOOK REVIEW: BAKED IN ONE by ELOISE HEAD & CRUMBS & DOILIES by JEMMA WILSON Penguin Random House Australia February & March 2023, respectively Hardcover, Rrp $45.00 & $49.99 Reviewed by Shane Pinnegar Both 85% I’ve grouped these two little rippers together due to them being from the same publisher, being published so close together, […]
COOKBOOK REVIEW: DARK RYE & HONEY CAKE by REGULA YSEWIJN Murdoch Books February 2023 Hardcover, Rrp $55.00 Reviewed by Shane Pinnegar 92% I called Regula Ysewijn’s previous book, Pride & Pudding – subtitled “the history of British puddings both savoury and sweet” – indispensable, and found that its “lush and evocative descriptions of the way […]
COOKBOOK REVIEW: GLUTEN FREE BAKING MADE SIMPLE by CHERIE LYDEN Murdoch Books April 2023 Hardcover, Rrp $49.99 Reviewed by Shane Pinnegar 95% With coeliac disease so prevalent, plus thyroid problems such as Hashimoto’s Disease making gluten not only problematic, but actually dangerous, for many people, Gluten Free options are essential in a modern kitchen. All […]
BOOK REVIEW: NO COUNTRY FOR GIRLS by Emma Styles Hachette Australia August 2022 Paperback – rrp AUD$32.99 Reviewed by Shane Pinnegar 80% Wanted for murder, Charlie and Nao embark on a road trip with a bag of stolen gold and a corrupt cop in hot pursuit. They didn’t murder the guy (well, not exactly), and […]
COOKBOOK REVIEW: MOTHERLAND – A JAMAICAN COOKBOOK by MELISSA THOMPSON Bloomsbury Publishing January 2023 Hardcover, Rrp $52.00 Reviewed by Shane Pinnegar 85% As is becoming more prevalent, Melissa Thompson’s debut cookbook features a lot more than simply recipes. With a Jamaican mother and a Maltese father, Thompson was born in England and has been a […]
COOKBOOK REVIEW: GLOBAL SMOKE by CHERYL ALTERS JAMISON & BILL JAMISON Allen & Unwin June 2023 Paperback, Rrp $45.00 Reviewed by Shane Pinnegar 70% Cheryl Jamison has written a slew of award-winning books – including four titles winning the coveted James Beard Cookbook Award – and along with recently passed husband Bill has turned her […]
Legendary Rock Icons and Their Sunglasses Musicians have long been aware of the power of their own image. Johnny Cash stood out from his country counterparts in the 1960s with his ‘Man In Black’ garb providing a stark contrast to the sequins and rhinestones popular of the time. His attire fed into his image of […]
LIVE: THE CORRS with Natalie Imbruglia, Toni Childs & Germein – Perth, 25 Oct 2023 RAC Arena, Perth Reviewed by Melanie Griffiths Photography by Stu McKay The Corrs’ concert was a captivating time capsule to the uncomplicated ‘90s, a sanctuary before Y2K, 9/11, and GFCs. At RAC Arena, 10,000-plus fans basked in the band’s soothing […]
SINGLE REVIEW: ROSE CARLEO BAND – LINE ‘EM UP Independent October 2023 Reviewed by Shane Pinnegar 95% It’s actually harder to review a new release when you know the artist, and are an acknowledged fan thereof, so in the interests of full disclosure, let’s get this out of the way: I’m an unabashed fan of […]
LIVE: PENDULUM with Shock One, Perth – 8 October 2023 RAC Arena Perth Reviewed by Melanie Scrafton Photography by Stu McKay ShockOne aka Karl Thomas, is an Australian electronic music producer from Esperance in Western Australia. He started releasing dance music as ShockOne in 2005. Known to be a close friend of Pendulum, he brought […]
LIVE: Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets – Perth, 25th September 2023 Riverside Theatre, Perth Review by Pete Gardner Photos supplied by band management from a show at London’s Royal Albert Hall, taken by Will Ireland Few bands have the lasting influence of Pink Floyd, with all the Floyd albums from Dark Side of the Moon […]
FREMANTLE’S AUSTRALIA II 40th CELEBRATION CONCERT The West Australian government are throwing a rock n’ roll party to celebrate the 40 year anniversary of Australia II rewriting sporting history by winning the prestigious America’s Cup. On Sunday, 24th September 2023 – 2 days before the 40th anniversary of the yacht with the revolutionary ‘winged keel’ […]
LIVE: DATURA4, Fremantle – 8 September, 2023 Clancy’s Fish Pub, Fremantle – Friday, 8 September 2023 Reviewed by Shane Pinnegar Photos by Tia Pinnegar Where’s my Datura4 checklist… Bonafide rock legend? Dom Mariani of The Stems, Someloves, DM3, Domnicks, and more – CHECK. Tight as a rusted together nut & bolt rhythm section? Stu Loasby […]
LIVE: THE WHITE ALBUM CONCERT, Perth – 7 September 2023 Riverside Theatre, Perth Reviewed by Shane Pinnegar The main criticism we’re all used to hearing about The Beatles’ 1968 self-titled double opus – aka The White Album – is that it’s self-indulgent and if more quality control had been exercised it would have made a […]
LIVE: EXTREME with LIVING COLOUR, Perth – 6 September 2023 Regal Theatre, Subiaco, Perth Reviewed by Shane Pinnegar Photography by Damien Crocker The stately art deco treasure that is The Regal Theatre in stately Subiaco is an odd choice for this raucous double act – not that Living Colour or Extreme are mosh pit […]
LIVE: CULTURE CLUB with BERLIN, Perth – 5 September, 2023 RAC Arena Reviewed by Shane Pinnegar Photography by Damien Crocker This is one place I never thought I’d end up – much less enjoy. When Culture Club had their first smash hit – Do You Really Want To Hurt Me – in 1982, I was […]
LIVE: Evanescence + The Beautiful Monument, Perth 2nd Sept 2023 Red Hill Auditorium, Perth, Saturday 2nd Sept 2023 Review & photography by Pete Gardner Red Hill is a fantastic summer venue, perched high up in the Perth Hills, with great views of the city and beyond. It is also a little exposed to the elements, […]
EQUIPMENT REVIEW: NANOLEAF 4D & SATECHI 2 in 1 HEADPHONE STAND & WIRELESS CHARGER Reviewed by Tia & Shane Pinnegar The Nanoleaf 4D Screen Mirror & Lightstrip kit takes movie watching or gaming in your own space to a next level of immersion. A 4D camera cleverly monitors your screen, and the lightstrip illuminates the […]
