News: Culture
Best of: Sports movies
I don’t care that much about sport, but I love movies about sport: the comradery, the struggle, the eventual win against all odds. So, if you're in need of a good hit of those things, here are the five sports movies that I consider essential viewing.
Review: Normal People - the series
Whether you're an avid fan or an active resister of Normal People, the acclaimed Sally Rooney novel, it doesn't really matter. Ultimately, the recent BBC Three and Hulu adaptation of the text transcends all sensibilities: it's an intimate portrayal of that profoundly human desire to connect with others and to feel a sense of belonging.
The rise of the Instagram tabloid: how the platform is reviving the golden age of celebrity culture
With the rise of social media, journalism has undoubtedly changed, as tabloid magazines have become all but obsolete for the modern generation. But something’s lacking, and a niche corner of Instagram seems to know just what that something is.
Discovering local bands
I have always loved live music, but I didn’t really get into local music until my housemate, who is a musician, moved in to our share house. I started going along to his gigs and began to notice other great local bands that were performing at the same venues. I soon learnt that there is a vibrant local music scene in Adelaide that I never really knew about. Seeing more local, live music has without a doubt made my life better. I love finishing a day at uni or work and being able to dance with abandon to the energetic sounds of a local rock band.
