Despite receiving mixed reviews, Paranormal Activity pleased many with its subtlety. Like most horror films, its success meant a sequel was inevitable. Corina Thorose finds out if Paranormal Activity 2 lives up to the original.
Music festivals are becoming an addiction of the modern age. Each month there seems to be a new one added to the calender. But as Shelby Houghton asks, could drugs, alcohol and violence spell the end of the festival high?
Ben Affleck returns to the director’s chair for his latest film, The Town. Jean Kemshal-Bell reviews the Boston-based crime thriller.
Despite receiving mixed reviews, Paranormal Activity pleased many with its subtlety. Like most horror films, its success meant a sequel was inevitable. Corina Thorose finds out if Paranormal Activity 2 lives up to the original.
Music festivals are becoming an addiction of the modern age. Each month there seems to be a new one added to the calender. But as Shelby Houghton asks, could drugs, alcohol and violence spell the end of the festival high?
Ben Affleck returns to the director’s chair for his latest film, The Town. Jean Kemshal-Bell reviews the Boston-based crime thriller.
The lunch-time sushi roll has become a favourite for many Australians. But after going on exchange to Japan, Joni Sham discovered that there’s a whole lot more to sushi than just the California roll.
American journalism academic Jay Rosen suggests Australian journalists use the citizens’ agenda to guide their coverage. With this in mind we’re asking: what do you wish candidates were discussing in the lead up to the election?
On his last ever tour, Whitley gave his final performance on Friday at Melbourne’s Hi-Fi Bar. While it was bittersweet for fans, Lydia Lawrence writes, one couldn’t ask for a better send off.
One week out from the Federal election, Labor and the Coalition are still united in their opposition to same sex marriage but is the Australian public behind them? Sarah Green reports.
Vice-chancellor Paul Johnson discusses the new plan, the decreasing number of international students and the government’s proposed lift of caps on government-funded enrolments. Jean Kemshal-Bell reports.
With Splendour in the Grass side shows on every night, it’s been a huge and expensive week for Melbourne’s music lovers. Josephine Crawley scored tickets to Two Door Cinema Club’s sold out show, and writes that their well rehearsed set and infectious energy made for an excellent night.
Upstart is looking for reviews. Why not write about the last film or gig you have been to? Get in touch with us at contact@upstart.net.au.
When you think of street art the last thing that comes to mind is doilies hanging from trees. But as Sarah Green finds out, Melbourne’s newest graffiti artists are armed with knitting needles rather than cans.
Clara Law’s ‘Like a Dream’, which is screening at the Melbourne International Film Festival, has stunning shots of Shanghai and a moving soundtrack. But, Sarah Green wonders, is it enough to make up for its irritating narrative?
Finishing university can be an exciting time but with a proposed government hiring freeze by Tony Abbott, Ryan Jon discusses how students voting Liberal could be voting themselves out of future employment opportunities.
A collection of anecdotes of his dysfunctional family and awkward youth, Benjamin Law’s debut book is hilariously honest and a joy to read, writes Marian Blythe.
For his latest review, James Madden checks out another Melbourne International Film Festival offering, this time a documentary on horror film icon William Castle.
As the Melbourne International Film Festival nears, James Madden checks out one of the films on offer, Kevin Barker’s The Family Jams, which chronicles the joint tour of a group of budding musicians.
Student journalists are invited to apply for media access for the Advance Global Health: Achieve the Millennium Development Goals conference. Fifteen places are available with applications closing July 23.
After reading Karen Kissane’s book on the Black Saturday bushfires, Helen Labato visits Kinglake and hears one man’s incredible story.
17 June 2010 saw the glorious re-opening of The Tote. Renee Tibbs sits down with a Tote regular under its notorious eaves and talks politics, predicaments, and who’s getting the next round.
Braving the cold for yet another midnight opening session of The Twilight Saga, Michael Calle wonders how the latest installment, Eclipse, only managed to get worse.
Animal alter egos, conventions and fursuit pornography, welcome to the world of furry enthusiasts. Liana Neri learns about the quirky subculture that’s slowly growing in Australia.
Come and cheer on La Trobe’s Angie Black on as she pitches her original screen idea to a panel of industry experts on July 7 at the Australian Centre for the Moving Image.
Former La Trobe University student Genevieve Taylor is hosting an auction to raise money for The Epilepsy Foundation of Victoria.
