Will the MCA door charge work?
Free entry to the great museums of the world allows truly democratic access to some of the most important art and archaeology of the world. Has the MCA doomed itself to failure?
Review
Peace, love and country music: Ringo’s surprising turn, aged 84
As a post-Beatles solo artist, Starr recorded an album of country songs in 1970, but it’s taken him more than 50 years to record another one after a string of 20 hit-and-miss pop albums.
Michael Klim’s early life in Communist Poland
Olympic swimmer Michael Klim charts the upheaval of his childhood, and reveals how one place – the pool – became a constant.
Which African mammal sleeps for only 30 minutes a day?
The High German word warg refers to which animal? Pit your wits against Review’s resident Quizmaster.
A little lubricant for the social machinery can get you where you want to go
Telling whoppers – and white lies – has served this writer well throughout her life, but for reasons that have changed over time, she explains.
The most anticipated books of 2025
Chief literary critic Geordie Williamson previews the titles we can look forward to this year – in both fiction and nonfiction.
Why Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu’s story is being retold
Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu’s family is seeking to entrench the Indigenous superstar’s legacy with a new posthumous album.
How Australia changed its attitude towards migration
Hopes and Fears traces the successive waves of migration that made Australia a more harmonious multicultural nation.
At sea level, how far can you see to the horizon?
Is it 5km, 10km or 15km? Pit your wits against Review’s resident Quizmaster.
A black cast – in whiteface – reimagines the wild west
Sydney Festival marquee show Dark Noon inverts the usual westerns script, as a black South African cast depict three centuries of US history in 100 frenetic minutes: ‘This is what it looks like when you write someone else’s history. Can you see how ridiculous it is?’
2024’s TV was surprisingly good. This year will be even better
Old favourites like The Bear, Poker Face, The Lincoln Lawyer, The Last of Us and White Lotus are set to return – but there are surprises in store, too.
You’ll never see the huge twist coming in this Vatican drama
Conclave piles on the Vatican intrigue as cardinals manoeuvre the politics of electing a new pontiff. It’s as tantalising as a murder mystery.
A bloody, funny take on the Dracula story
Nosferatu, written and directed by American filmmaker Robert Eggers, is a remake of the 1922 German film of the same name. I left the cinema thinking, ‘Hold on, is this a love story?’
You’ll never guess my NY resolution …
Less carbs, no chocolate, more yoga, more steps, more compassion, fewer finger gestures in traffic, master the French half tuck … but that’s not what I’m swearing off this year.
The best and worst of art exhibitions of 2024
There were some welcome surprises on the exhibition calendar, mostly imports, but many metropolitan galleries had a lacklustre year.
Opera, theatre, music and dance: special performances of 2024
Rating the best stage performances of the year is impossible, but here are a selection worthy of special attention.
Health robbed me of the joy of working this Christmas
It’s a curious thing to stroll into hospital feeling as fit as any string instrument in the orchestra, then wake up in the ICU sporting more tubes than the London Underground.
The best podcasts of 2024
While politics consumed a decent chunk of the airwaves in the run up to the US election, the beauty of this medium is its versatility.
Love, life and crimes: our favourite books of 2024
Heading on holidays? Or looking for something to keep you entertained during your staycation? You’ll find some absolute gems on this list – as recommended by The Australian’s literary critics.
The best TV shows to grace our screens in 2024
Rising high above the writers’ and actors’ strikes, streamers delivered a dizzying array of spectacular shows. Add these to your list for summer holiday viewing.
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