Svago South Australia 8 Food

So yes, I only had a pizza here, but wow…I actually don’t know how you could make one any better. It was by far the best pizza that I’ve had. The thin base was just the right thickness; the crust, light, fluffy and blistered ever so perfectly; the toppings, just the right levels of saltiness […]

Titane Julia Ducournau 7 Movie

Visually striking and absurd movie that is deep with themes of identity, sexuality and violence. Original and enjoyable

A Place to Fall Apart Lisa Mitchell 8 Music

Zen to the point of almost being anodyne. But what I need right now

Heartstopper Alice Oseman, Euros Lyn 8 Television

Very cute, very pure, well casted, acted with sincerity and honesty

El Topo Alejandro Jodorowsky 5 Movie

I feel this is an inferior version of The Holy Mountain. Same religious motifs, but without the brilliant surreal elements to keep me interested

The Holy Mountain Alejandro Jodorowsky 8 Movie

Every frame is beautiful, relentless in its originality and ambition. It’s absurdness still holds up after all this time

Memoria Apichatpong Weerasethakul 4 Movie

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

Everything, Everywhere, All at Once Daniels 10 Movie

Virtuoso movie – incredible in its scope, funny, fast, complex. Wanted to see it again as soon as it finished

We Will Always Love You The Avalanches 8 Music

Thoughtful and ambitious album that is tinged with bright melancholic nostalgia

The Power of the Dog Jane Campion 7 Movie

Beautiful, surprising and original film that is yet another fuck you to straight white American men

Telenova (supported by Approachable Members of Your Local Community) Telenova 8 Show

Really fun intimate vibe – rare instance where the live performance is better than the recording

Placebo Unplugged Placebo 9 Television

Restrained, classical reinterpretations of Placebo hits. Really well staged, really well done

Inflorescent Friendly Fires 8 Music

Dancey calypso throwback music. Kinda what I need right now

Crash Charlie XCX 8 Music

Haven’t even finished listening to this album and I know I love it

Never Let Me Go Placebo 6 Music

Some very good tracks – a total throwback to 90s Placebo, but Moloko’s repetitive lyrics grate

Clifford Walt Becker 5 Movie

Average children’s movie, but Jack Whitehall was not too bad (despite his awful American accent)

Jackass Forever Jeff Tremaine 3 Movie

Surprisingly visually cohesive. Parts of the movie could almost be Arthouse. Unfortunately the cruel torture left a bad taste for me

Running Touch Matthew Victor Kopp 5 Show

Good music but boring stage show. This show is notable for being the first that I witnessed crowd dancing after COVID

Studio 666 B. J. McDonnell 4 Movie

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

Close Range Annie Proulx 7 Book

Cowboy caricatures, interesting perverse and detailed stories. I got a bit tired of the griminess of them after a while but Brokeback Mountain is still excellent

The Amazing Race Season 33 Elise Doganieri 6 Television

Pronounced disparity between good and bad teams but in the end, a very clean race despite the COVID interruption

The Golden Cockrel Barrie Kosky 6 Show

Very visually striking production design. Probably best opera I’ve seen, but I still fell asleep in parts

Bottega Gelateria South Australia 8 Food

Amongst the best gelati in Adelaide. Usually there is a very long line out the front of the store but we went late in the night and were served immediately. Very friendly staff who are very prepared to explain and recommend flavours. Partner believes this place to have the best hazelnut gelati in Adelaide and […]

Arya Indian Cuisine South Australia 6 Food

A restaurant with table cloths, attentive table service and enough space between you and other diners. Food is not too bad either. Location 48 Unley Road, Unley SA 5061

Uncharted Ruben Fleischer 4 Movie

Bad casting. Predictable and soulless

Pink Flamingoes John Waters 9 Movie

Iconic, shocking and still powerfully raw 50 years on

Slut Pop Kim Petras 8 Music

Sharp and gaudy gem of vacuous pop

The Duke Roger Mitchell 8 Movie

Made me cry. Totally drawn into the world of people and their deep care for each other

Zi Jin Gourmet South Australia 8 Food

First time here on a Friday night, and left pretty happy with this busy suburban Chinese take away. As is expected in this area, the restaurant itself is very small and basic – definitely nothing fancy. However, food, portion sizes, and service were all pretty decent. Was handed my take away with both hands and […]

Hana Korean Fried Chicken South Australia 8 Food

Very decent Korean fried chicken. Ticks all the boxes: Crispy, succulent and saucy. A KFC lunch time order will take about 15 minutes so take that into account if visiting on a lunch break. Location Shop 5/183-185 King William Road, Hyde Park SA 5061

Minimono South Australia 8 Food

I enjoyed my ramen in this very cute and stylish shop. Pork was not as tender as I was expecting which made for awkward eating but broth flavour was otherwise very good Location 182 Rundle Street, Adelaide SA 5000

Hooked on Chicken and Grill South Australia 8 Food

Am a regular to this shop and have enjoyed over several different visits, their chicken, fish and chips. Chips are the best in this area in my opinion! They also do really good cheap weekday lunch deals Location 1/430 Brighton Road, Brighton SA 5048

Miss Malay South Australia 8 Food

Fast, tasty and generous food in a modest setting. Great for lunch Location 302a King William Street, Adelaide SA 5000

Pizza Infinity South Australia 8 Food

Great food, generous portions, clearly made with pride and love. Staff were very friendly and happy to explain the extensive menu, pointing out and recommending from the extensive in-house made items. Only minor negative is that there is limited seating on site. 100% would return to try their other items Location 2/160 Hampstead Road, Broadview […]

O.F.P Our Food Project South Australia 8 Food

Really evident these guys care about their food and their customers. Great meals accompanied by service that is both personable and relaxed. The menu is seasonal and on my visit would possibly be a bit limited for non meat eaters. However if that is not a consideration for you, absolutely check this place out Location […]

Asian Gourmet South Australia 7 Food

Very down to earth, no frills eatery that can quickly send out a meal on your limited time lunch break. A stalwart of the markets Location WR6/44-60 Gouger Street, Adelaide SA 5000

Fish Out of Water South Australia 9 Food

Very good suburban fish and chip shop. Great tasting and looking burgers, chips and salad with friendly service. Location 117 King William Road, Hyde Park SA 5061

ShoSho South Australia 6 Food

Service was very good and overall presentation was very appealing. Food was also very accomplished but not to my personal tastes on this occasion. I know the intents are probably different, but having dined at Shobosho, I found that to be much more satisfying. I will say though, that for our lunch, it was a […]

Dial a Curry South Australia 6 Food

This place is the very definition of cheap and cheerful. Generous serves with unlimited roti with your meal. How people are able to eat more than what comes with your thali is beyond me though as I was stuffed as is. Setting itself is very basic and I think if you are fussy, this may […]

Raj on Taj South Australia 8 Food

Went here for lunch and really enjoyed the curries in this cosy little restaurant. Service was adequate and fast. Also, I think this is one of the few times I’ve ever had a side of salad / greens with my curry. Not used to seeing that as you often just get the curries in a […]

Oppa Eatery South Australia 6 Food

A modest and casual Korean eatery serving fair Korean fried chicken for this area. Sensible lunch time servings for one with most things costing around the $10 mark. Limited options for vegetarians especially if you do not like tofu. Location 382 Sturt Road, Tonsley SA 5042

LyHa’s Kitchen South Australia 8 Food

Good food and portions, fair prices and efficient service. This is one of the very few Vietnamese places in Adelaide that make Banh Xeo (Viet pancakes) and what’s more, make them well. The menu also has a few other unusual items that I’ve rarely seen in Viet restaurants in Adelaide. It’s worth coming here just […]

Port Noarlunga Fish & Chips South Australia 8 Food

Fish and hand cut chips in a modest setting with friendly service. Servings are very generous and prices very fair. It was warm when we visited and quite busy. Despite that, we got our orders quite quickly. Location 22 Saltfleet St, Port Noarlunga SA 5167

Jamie Hewlett Jamie Hewlett 7 Book

So stylish and cool. A great monogram

The Complete Kake Comics Tom of Finland 6 Book

Incredibly well drawn, but became a bit repetitive after a while

Mammoth Chris Flynn 7 Book

Really good synthesis of fiction and non fiction delivered in a crazy premise

(An Overview on) An Overview of Phenomenal Nature Cassandra Jenkins 6 Music

Wanky but a much needed meditative salve

Spider-Man: No Way Home Jon Watts 6 Movie

Decent but forgettable

Kidding Dave Holstein 7 Television

Jim Carey’s character is unlikable but the Michel Gondry influence kept me hooked

Dune Denis Villeneuve 6 Movie

Very dry and serious – well put together, but…monochromatic