Hexed aya 4 Music

I’m imagine Sophie and Crystal Castles playing in an abandoned British council estate. I really wanted to like this album based purely on the incredibly nasty cover artwork (live earthworms inside a woman’s mouth) but it didn’t click with me. Possibly required a few more listens to grow on me. Notable tracks

The Contestant Clair Titley 4 Movie

Interesting topic, but falls prey to the same voyeurism it implicitly criticises. Also, it did not need to be as long as what it was

Funny Games Michael Haneke 4 Movie

An extremely long two hours of relentless and inescapable sadism. Well made, but unpleasant to watch

All Fun And Games Ari Costa, Eren Celeboglu 4 Movie

Very average, and at time unintentionally cheesy horror movie about a cursed knife made from human bone

Hit Parade Róisin Murphy 4 Music

It always feels like too much hard work to get into a Róisin Murphy album. Bad memories of her gig

Feed the Beast Kim Petras 4 Music

Strangely boring? Might be better listened to on headphones but not super excited about giving it repeat listens

The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse Charlie Mackery 4 Book

A shapeless book of platitudes. Beautiful cliches that I guess are important to remember

Pearl Ti West 4 Movie

Well produced but not enjoyable to watch

The Binding Bridget Collins 4 Book

Did not finish. Inoffensive enough – just did not capture my interest

Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde Kip Williams 4 Show

Every element of this play was excellently executed but in excess. If the production and story could have been simplified it would have been a lot more enjoyable. Instead this felt like being pelted with bricks for two hours

Licorice Pizza Paul Thomas Anderson 4 Movie

Scattered life collage of 60s teenagers. Bad casting of the central boy actor ruined this movie for me despite its vibrant visual style and pacing

How To Please A Woman Renee Webster 4 Movie

I felt uncomfortable watching this movie. It was earnestly and sincerely made, but the objectification of men and diminishing of the sole minority male character felt problematic?

Memoria Apichatpong Weerasethakul 4 Movie

An arthouse endurance film. Intentionally and uncomfortably slow. Unexpected alien conclusion

Studio 666 B. J. McDonnell 4 Movie

Not funny enough, horrific enough or musically interesting enough. Added nothing to Foo Fighters brand

Uncharted Ruben Fleischer 4 Movie

Bad casting. Predictable and soulless

Burger Theory South Australia 4 Food

Burger aside, do people really think a can of soft drink and a cup of standard frozen chips is worth paying $6 for? Applying this same logic to the burger I then realised I’d been duped into paying $11 for what is essentially the same as a regular fast food outlet burger. Okay but certainly […]

Le Carpe Diem Cafe Creperie South Australia 4 Food

Comme ci comme ca. I have to be a bit generous when reviewing this place. After all, Adelaide doesn’t exactly have a lot of French eateries. At the most rudimentry level, Le Carpe Diem is a nice place to have a coffee and pastry. The crepes however, are probably worth giving a miss. The nice […]

Welsh Cafe South Australia 4 Food

Basic. I think I just experienced the exact opposite of what someone who has never tasted spicy Asian food would have, after a life time of very plain simple food. Location Goodwood Road, Cumberland Park, Adelaide, SA

Plant 13 Bowden South Australia 4 Food

Underwhelming. I feel a bit mean giving a bad review to Plant 13 when it’s evident they care so much about their food and the overall presentation of the place. Interior is very trendy but I’m just here for the food and ultimately, found it unworthy of the price tag. Not bad, just not awesome. […]

Vego & Love’n It South Australia 4 Food

It’s okay. Servings are huge but food is meh. Shredded carrot and sweet chilli sauce on everything. Surely there are better vegetarian options than this? Location Rundle Street, City Centre, Adelaide, SA

Breadtop South Australia 4 Food

Breadtop is one of those institutions that make me feel out of touch with the general public. I simply dont understand why they are so popular. Doesn’t anyone remember that the first shop in Adelaide on Grote street closed down? Now that its relocated near to bus stops, it gets convenience eaters. It’s a franchise […]

NanYang Cafe South Australia 4 Food

Ribena drink was the highlight of my meal. I hate it when you have food and at the end, feel like you wasted your recommended daily intake of calories. Location Pulteney Street, City Centre, Adelaide, SA

Quan Ngon South Australia 4 Food

While this place serves good food, unfortunately it will be held to the same standards as similar Viet restaurants in the area. By comparison, Quan Ngon is expensive and the servings are some what miserly. The fact that you have to pay for water certainly doesn’t help it’s cause amongst the local Viets Location Pooraka

Soto’s Fish Shop South Australia 4 Food

Okay hand cut chips. Not to my personal liking though. Have eaten here twice and both times chips have tasted/smelt of old oil – the second time less so. I don’t want to be too negative though – still better than the average take out using frozen chips. It’s a very popular place with the […]

BBQ City Restaurant South Australia 4 Food

The BBQ and general food here used to warrant tolerating the indifferent table service and spartan decor but I’ve since had too many bad experiences to ever want to go here again. They may be able to occasionally do superb BBQ but its not worth risking it for what has lately been just really fatty […]

Dumpling King South Australia 4 Food

I think this place caters to white people more than to Asians. Otherwise can’t understand why this place is so popular. Dumpling are really stodgy and the rice dishes really oily. Much better Chinese places more worthy of your patronage. Location Grote Street, City Centre, Adelaide, SA