Oscars 2017: Art vs Tradition Pelican26 February 2017 It’s an establishment, an institution with a stubborn voting membership, a penchant for self-aggrandising, and a sucker for tradition. Ryan Suckling review the 2017 Oscar nominations. Film and Production0 Comments58 views
4 Review: Split Pelican23 February 2017 The film plays with the idea that disorders, such as the one Kevin has, unlock the brains true potential; that when the mind splits itself it can actually change the entire makeup of the body it possesses. Kelly Dunn reviews. Film and Production0 Comments83 views
Words with Mei Fong ( 方凤美 ) Pelican20 February 2017 I think all writers have a weakness for the picturesque. That's good in capturing your reader and putting them in vivid landscapes. But it must be tempered, certainly in the case of non-fiction books, with a search for the truth, which isn't always pretty or grotesque or extreme. Laurent Shervington interviews Mei Fong. Literature and Creative Writing0 Comments45 views
Words with Garth Nix Pelican20 February 2017 A novel is usually published as YA not necessarily because of its themes or subject matter, or even the age of its protagonists, but because editorial, sales and marketing people think it will sell best if it is labelled as YA. Prema Arasu spoke to Garth Nix ahead of his appearance at the Perth Writers Festival. Literature and Creative Writing0 Comments109 views
Words with Marwa al-Sabouni Pelican20 February 2017 Whatever I feel it is definitely not excitement; it is a huge responsibility for every citizen and inhabitant of this place to even witness what it might be turned into. Pema Monaghan spoke to author Marwa al-Sabouni Literature and Creative Writing0 Comments159 views
Words with L-Fresh the Lion Pelican20 February 2017 Cat Pagani spoke with Australian Hip Hop artist and social activist L-Fresh the Lion ahead of his performance at the Perth International Arts Festival Music0 Comments38 views
Review: SPAN at the Fremantle Arts Centre Pelican14 February 2017 This is SPAN’s strength; steering clear of didactic moralisation and encouraging communication between the viewers of the exhibition. Karl Frederick Sagrabb reviews. Uncategorised0 Comments95 views
REVIEW: Stuart Bowden “The Beast” Pelican14 February 2017 Bowden's beast is a frenetic, dancing absurdity, and the artist himself a consummate storyteller-flanuer. Nick Morlet reviews. Uncategorised0 Comments28 views
REVIEW: Ballet at the Quarry (WA Ballet) Pelican14 February 2017 The synchronised movements of the performers are particularly impressive in this piece above others as their poor timing would not have been easily concealed when thumping on a massive drum. Tyler Morgan reviews. Uncategorised0 Comments436 views
Heartaches Better The Heart: Words With Artist Amandeep Singh Pelican5 February 2017 My sister and I sat at the edge of our bed hearing stories about the Gurus. It’d be a crime for me not to be putting that to use because we come from such a rich background and heritage. Ishita Mathur interviews Amandeep Singh. Uncategorised0 Comments142 views
