Your Weekender reads: city style-setters; John Waters; Kevin McCloud; Georgia Maher; Lizotte's Wayne Rogers and James Hingston What's in the Hunter's best weekend liftout. Newcastle Herald · Nov 17, 2023
‘I am not that much in pursuit of happiness’: Werner Herzog on beer, yoga and what he would ask God The pioneering German film‑maker, actor and writer answers questions from Observer readers and famous fans including John Waters, Nicole Kidman and Wim Wenders The Guardian - UK · Oct 15, 2023
‘I’m so respectable I could puke’: John Waters has his Hollywood moment A new exhibition at the Academy of Motion Pictures celebrates the director - and Waters is taking the elevation in stride The Guardian - US · Sep 16, 2023
Three things with John Waters: ‘I was delighted but I wondered how to get it on to a plane’ In our weekly interview about objects, the former Play School host shares a prized family heirloom – and an accessory that revolutionised his guitar-playing The Guardian - AU · Jun 18, 2023
Hairspray review – subversive spirit shines through John Waters’ high-camp 80s musical The original 1988 bubblegum musical comedy, starring Ricki Lake, satirises racism and body-conformism with left-field flair The Guardian - UK · Jun 7, 2023
The heist at the end of the world... Ed Brisson details his apocalyptic crime comic, Sins of the Salton Sea The writer delves into his new miniseries for AWA Studios GamesRadar · Jun 5, 2023
15+ '80s And '90s Comedies That Aren't Quite Classics But Are Still Worth Watching In an era of classic comedies, a few were bound to fall through the cracks, so we're giving them the credit they deserve. Cinemablend · Jun 4, 2023
Helmut Berger obituary Film actor whose hypnotic presence was central to a trio of films directed by Luchino Visconti in the late 1960s and early 70s The Guardian - UK · Jun 2, 2023
'Pope of Trash' John Waters on perversions, pop culture and pathological liars Celebrated as a cult filmmaker for his masterful handling of bad taste and seediness in films like "Pink Flamingos", "Female Trouble" and "Hairspray", John Waters has now published his first novel, "Liarmouth". Featuring a rich tapestry of iconoclastic characters, including trampolining enthusiasts, talking body parts and a trans pet, the… France 24 · Apr 27, 2023
Sick of Myself review – jet-black Norwegian comedy Terrible people do awful things, deliciously, in this satire of a competitive relationship between artists The Guardian - UK · Apr 22, 2023
Skeletons in the closet, a royal scandal and a shock war story: Aussie celebs share their origin stories Iconic satirist Barry Humphries and entertainer Rhonda Burchmore headline the 14th season of compelling SBS series, Who Do You Think You Are? The New Daily · Apr 7, 2023
How to spend a day in Fells Point, Baltimore’s seafood-loving, historic neighbourhood With the oldest saloon in the US, iconic seafood stops and a reimagined 18th-century market, the Maryland ’hood offers the perfect blend of old and new, writes Richard Franks The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2023
The wild history and current fight over Sydney's Metro-Minerva Theatre An art deco building is at the centre of a fight between theatre advocates and a property developer. It highlights the question of what to do with neglected heritage buildings. ABC News · Mar 20, 2023
Andy Warhol exhibition at the Art Gallery of South Australia uses photographs to show the artist through a new lens A new exhibition of snaps and portraits by Warhol and his peers reveals a lesser-known but influential aspect of his practice — and a different side of the man himself. ABC News · Mar 3, 2023
The Guardian - US · Feb 20, 2023 From Scorsese to Hockney: New York exhibition celebrates portraits of artists The portraiture of Brigitte Lacombe, Catherine Opie and Tacita Dean is spotlighted in a grand love letter to art and artists
Tribune News Service · Feb 3, 2023 ‘I don’t get canceled, really’: John Waters on his career, conservatives and taboos John Waters knows what makes a “John Waters movie,” but he isn’t sure movie critics do.
The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2022 'When Harry Met Sally,' 'Iron Man' added to film registry They'll have what she's having
ABC News · Dec 10, 2022 These Murray River residents say 'if you live on a flood plain, expect to be flooded' These philosophical Murray River residents have been isolated by rising waters, but say floods are to be expected and are necessary for the environment.
ABC News · Dec 9, 2022 Murray River flooding persists with grape, citrus growers facing uncertainty over harvest Some Mildura farmers are forced to canoe around their properties as authorities set a date for the Murray River's flood peak in the region.
Newcastle Herald · Oct 7, 2022 What's on: Plenty to enjoy despite a wet weekend Airness 2pm 8pm, Civic Playhouse, Newcastle. A-Leagues men: Central Coast Mariners vs Newcastle Jets 5pm, Central Coast Stadium, Gosford. Book Launch - Migration: Identity and Memory by author artist Susana Enriquez 10.30am to 12pm, Lovett Gallery, Newcastle City Library, Laman Street, Cooks Hill. BuR-Roque 7.30pm, The Royal Exchange, 32-34 Bolton…
Tribune News Service · Sep 30, 2022 ‘Hairspray’ star Nikki Blonsky announces engagement to her partner Nikki Blonsky took to social media Thursday to announce her engagement to her partner Hailey Jo Jenson.
Salon · Aug 27, 2022 John Waters talks Biden on "Real Time" "I love Joe Biden," Waters said. "He's a Catholic for abortion and gay marriage. So what if he's senile?"
The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2022 18 brilliant books to add to your summer reading list Choosing a reading list for the summer is a very serious matter. The Indy Culture team share the books we’ll be getting stuck into
The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2022 The best books to read this summer, from Ottessa Moshfegh to Gabrielle Zevin Choosing a reading list for the summer is a very serious matter. The Indy Culture team share the books we’ll be getting stuck into
The Guardian - UK · Jun 26, 2022 Does life feel too predictable? Why not let some wildness in Reboot your sense of adventure with Cookie Mueller’s stories about her extraordinary life