Jamie Whincup is undoubtedly Australia’s greatest ever touring car/Supercars driver. In his 20-year career, Whincup won an incredible 124 races, stood on the podium another 143 times and qualified on pole 84 times. Above all else though, it’s his seven championship victories that really made him stand out above the rest. In his biography, ‘Drive of a Lifetime’, Whincup gives a behind the scenes look into some of the greatest situations he faced within the sport that he loved.Continue reading‘Drive of a Lifetime’: the story of the GOAT
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This was the film that turned Alfred Hitchcock into a superstar and crowned him “the master of suspense”. The Owl’s Dion Stergiopoulos takes a closer look at the film’s innovative techniques, captivating storyline, and standout performances to understand why this film put Hitchcock on the map.Continue reading‘Rear Window’: the masterpiece that made Hitchcock a superstar
Set within a magical realistic historical setting, this novel should have been a great read. However, The Owl’s Elizabeth Kovacs couldn’t finish it. Here’s why.Continue readingDNF’ed twice: why I couldn’t finish ‘The Night Circus’
English alternative indie pop band, easy life, step into their eclectic and groovy selves once again in their latest album, ‘MAYBE IN ANOTHER LIFE …’.Continue reading‘MAYBE IN ANOTHER LIFE …’: an energetic yet emotional rollercoaster
If you were to compile a list of the greatest gangster movies of all time, the ones that would immediately be at the top of the list would be all-time classics like The Godfather, The Godfather Part II, and Goodfellas. But while Road to Perdition received critical acclaim upon its release, it’s often overlooked as a hidden gem in the gangster genre.Continue reading‘Road to Perdition’: a hidden gem in the gangster genre
This is a film you may remember fondly from childhood. Bad news, though: it’s just a white saviour film in disguise. The animation is beautiful and the characters and storyline are diverse and unique, sure. But watching it again with a critical eye reveals a completely different side to this film.Continue reading‘Atlantis The Lost Empire’: just another white saviour movie
With devastating lines, murderous rants and a twisted choose-your-own-adventure, Taylor Swift’s ninth studio album, Evermore, is a haunting rendition of a failed love.Continue reading‘evermore’ by Taylor Swift: a masterful melancholy
With the video game genre of platform fighters being dominated by Super Smash Bros. for years, releasing earlier this year in early access is one true competitor. Fraymakers was developed by indie team McLeodGaming and stands a real chance at surviving in what has been a long time monopoly in the genre.Continue readingFraymakers: The New Smash Bros. challenger
6 Festivals is an Australian film released at the perfect time, post-COVID in late 2022 as young adults across the country looked to escape the immediate past and go back to the beauty of dancing, drinking and partying with their mates. Coming-of-age films are a staple of the Australia film landscape, with 6 Festivals being an absolute contender for the best one yet.Continue readingThe euphoric beat of Aussie music can nearly solve it all: ‘6 Festivals’ review
Movies aren’t for me. As someone with a vision impairment, I miss things in movies and TV shows that others don’t. They are often small, but add up to a general feeling of disappointment. As a result, I’ve always loved audiobooks, specifically the fictional variety. Biographies and memoirs are all well and good, but there’s nothing like getting lost in an imaginary world expertly crafted by a skilled author.Continue readingBrandon Sanderson’s Cosmere: a journey beyond fantasy