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Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson begins by listing the 10 Commandments of Detective Fiction by Robert Knox, and really sets the tone of the book within the first 3 pages. The book wastes no time and after just one page, lists every page in which someone was killed.
Despite the first page being the rules … Read More ...
Poised to thrill audiences around the nation, the Alliance Française French Film Festival has today unveiled the full line-up for its eagerly anticipated 31st season at www.affrenchfilmfestival.org
Spreading its cinematic stardust across 8 cities and 4 satellite locations, the Festival, which is proudly presented by the Alliance Française in association with the Embassy of France in Australia, Unifrance Films … Read More ...
Brisbane is becoming quite a hub for geeky events. Oz Comic Con attempts to scratch the comic-lover itch we all have, with a great combination of comic stalls, guests, retro shops, and a bunch of artists and authors to keep everyone’s attention.
With a few other big events around, Oz Comic Con has a focus on comics. Entering, you’re met … Read More ...
Cirque du Soleil will return to Australia from October this year with its most acclaimed touring show, KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities™. KURIOS will premiere under their Signature Big Top on 2 October 2019 in Sydney before bringing this extraordinary show to Brisbane from January 10. Written and directed by Michel Laprise, KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities is … Read More ...
Arcade Bars are becoming a big deal. While a lot have that retro feeling we all crave, or rely on their cocktails being named after Sonic the Hedgehog characters, B. Lucky and Sons hits a lot of those marks the others don’t.
Hidden in the newly revamped TC Beirne Department Store off the Brunswick St Mall in Fortitude Valley, you … Read More ...
It’s becoming increasingly more common to see convention centres full of pop culture enthusiasts. In the case of Brisbane, Supanova has been a staple for years, with Oz Comic Con added more recently. With the (presumed) success of the Madman Anime Festival, we can now add it to the list of events in a year.
Now in it’s second … Read More ...
The critically acclaimed CIRCUS OF ILLUSION opening on the Gold Coast starring world’s best performers!
Winners … Read More ...
Most of the time, the QPAC forecourt at South Bank is made of concrete pathways and patches of muddy grass. But for a few times a year, and especially for the Brisbane Festival, we’re instead given a construction of bright lights, booze, and above all, culture.
This contrast extends to Blanc de Blanc, a multicolour spectacular in the spirit … Read More ...
Fun Fact: Did you know that the first Horrible History books were published over 20 years ago?
Published in 1993 by the Scholastic brand, The Terrible Tudors and The Awful Egyptians, were an instant hit. They described British history (of the time) through the context of the ruling dynasties. And they made it fun for the kids. Learning history … Read More ...
Who are we kidding. Who doesn’t like U2! Their albums are the foundation of any good record collection.
And they are giving away their newest album for free to all iTunes members!
The album, titled, Songs of Innocence, is only free till mid-October.
Get this newest album from this mega band, their first in nearly 5 years for free from … Read More ...
