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By: Laura Bennett
As a generation raised on Disney can attest, the story of Cinderella certainly isn’t new, but Amazon’s 2021 version takes a fresh approach by dulling down the emphasis on love and romance, and fixating on finding your voice and following your dreams. Continue reading “The Prince Isn’t the Goal in Amazon’s ‘Cinderella’”
By: Sam Robinson
Creativity and a sense of craftiness is key in the new feel-good show Making It Australia. Continue reading “Susie Youssef on Why TV Show ‘Making It Australia’ Will Inspire Creativity”
By: Laura Bennett
Twenty years on from the September 11 attacks in New York City, the trauma of that day still remains with many. The loss of loved ones is still felt, and the lingering impacts on international travel, security, cultural relations and global powers remain. Continue reading “Michael Keaton’s 9/11 ‘Worth’ Asks Can We Actually Valuate a Life? [Movie Review]”
By: Laura Bennett
The moment we see a movie about love and romance, fans of the genre are hooked. We want to see how the “meant-to-be” couple overcomes the odds to end up together – or how their hearts break when circumstance pulls them apart. Continue reading “Is ‘Love’ Given a Bad Name in ‘The Last Letter From Your Lover’?”
By: Laura Bennett
While a lot of Christian movies and series seek to be aspirational or inspiring, it’s rare to find one that’s been as truly ground-breaking as The Chosen – the first multi-series dramatisation of Jesus’ life and that of his disciples. Continue reading “Autism Celebrated, Those Struggling with Alcohol and Addiction Embraced in ‘The Chosen’”
By: Laura Bennett
The arts and entertainment industry has been one of the hardest hit during this pandemic, with extended lockdowns continuing to destabilise an already “gig-based” environment. Continue reading “Australia’s Arts and Entertainment Industry Needs a Lifeline Says Comedian James Bustar”
By: Sam Robinson
Australian entertainer Jimmy Rees is pouring out content – from viral social media posts, to his first picture book for kids. Continue reading “Jimmy Rees on Entertaining A Nation Through Lockdown”
By: Laura Bennett
Switchfoot’s new album Interrobang was produced by a staunch atheist. That may seem like a pretty mundane fact to point out, given people of different faith backgrounds work together all the time, but in this case it meant the band’s album was completely infused with the philosophies their new music is trying to convey. Continue reading “Switchfoot’s Tim Foreman Says Opposition is an Opportunity to Grow”
By: Laura Bennett
John Lennox is rare amongst his fellow career mathematicians. As a devoted Christian, he has debated on multiple stages with some of the greatest minds in atheism and science – Richard Dawkins, Christopher Hitchens, Peter Atkins – about the existence of God, and how the arenas of faith and science relate to one another. Continue reading “‘Hercules’ Actor Kevin Sorbo Joins Professor John Lennox on Faith Exploration”
By: Laura Bennett
The world beneath the ocean’s surface is one few of us truly get to explore. Australian marine icon Valerie Taylor is the exception, having been immersed in it for most of her life as a competitive diver, filmmaker and conservationist. Continue reading ““Sharks Are Like Dogs”: Valerie Taylor Has Had to Undo Her ‘Jaws’ Influence”