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In a world where missed opportunities and unspoken emotions often define our lives, Laika, Moon Dog reminds us of the power of reconciliation—whether it be with others or with ourselves.…
By Rachele Preto This piece first appeared as a featured article in volume 95, issue three of Pelican. You can view our print archive here. Love is Blind is a…
Perth certainly isn’t Hollywood, but it does have an appetite for independent films. Take Taylor Broadley’s Stubbornly Here (2024), currently at Revelation Film Festival, and Alexander Lorian’s Good for Nothing…
If you haven’t heard of The Talented Mr Ripley before, it’s essentially Saltburn’s predecessor. Written by Patricia Highsmith in 1955, the psychological thriller is a classic ‘eat-the-rich’ narrative, focusing on…
You know him as the King of Rock and Roll. A musical superstar. You’d likely know of his drug addiction struggles and highly documented death. The chaotic and glitzy high-budget…
The limited series Boy Swallows Universe hit Netflix on 11 January and makes a stellar addition to Australian cinema. Eli Bell (Felix Cameron) is a teen with a family from…
By Maia Steele The University Dramatic Society’s 2024 original musical Back Inn Business ran from 23 – 25 May at the Centre of Performing Arts at All Saints’ College. Written…
By Tess Wheeler As the sound of AQUA’s Barbie Girl plays through the speakers, a woman walks onstage. We watch as she tries on outfit, after outfit. It’s like we…
By Abbey Wheeler I should probably preface this review with a disclaimer that I’ve never been to the opera before; when it comes to classical music, I am a complete…
By Tess Wheeler Have you ever wanted to leave a cinema hungrier than when you entered? The Taste of Things is the film for you. A beautiful depiction of historical…