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The Recap

Join the upstart editorial team as they Recap the big news stories of the week.

Machete kills all the fun

Robert Rodriguez’s latest film attempts to channel the past but ends up dull and uninteresting, writes Rameez Abdeen.

Film Review – The Impossible

Ashley Shenker reviews Juan Antonio Bayona’s take on the 2004 tsunami that rocked the island of Phuket, The Impossible.

The Recap

Join the upstart editorial team as they Recap the big news stories of the week.

Machete kills all the fun

Robert Rodriguez’s latest film attempts to channel the past but ends up dull and uninteresting, writes Rameez Abdeen.

Film Review – The Impossible

Ashley Shenker reviews Juan Antonio Bayona’s take on the 2004 tsunami that rocked the island of Phuket, The Impossible.

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The Recap

Join the upstart editorial team as they Recap the big news stories of the week.

Machete kills all the fun

Robert Rodriguez’s latest film attempts to channel the past but ends up dull and uninteresting, writes Rameez Abdeen.

Film Review – The Impossible

Ashley Shenker reviews Juan Antonio Bayona’s take on the 2004 tsunami that rocked the island of Phuket, The Impossible.

Review: Australia vs South Africa 3rd test

After Australia’s disappointing loss to South Africa in the third test in Perth, Kevin Cheong gives his final review of the players from both sides.

The year that was: 2012

Throughout December, upstart will be reviewing some of the moments that defined the year.

2012: The year in review

upstart is calling for fellow writers to contribute their top ten-lists of highlights and lowlights from 2012.

Music review: The Shins – Port of Morrow

The Shins manage to retain vestiges of their unique charm on the record, but without the more subtle elements of their music, Port of Morrow is simply unsatisfying, writes Sean Watson.

Documentary review: Buck

The story of ‘horse whisperer’ Buck Brannaman is a beautifully filmed window into the subculture of horse lovers, says Suzannah Marshall Macbeth.

Live music review: PJ Harvey at MONA FOMA

PJ Harvey delivers a live rendition of last years ‘album of the year’ at Hobart’s MONA FOMA. Expat, Keith Mason, does his best to filter out the murmurings of locals and enjoy a classic performance from Polly Jean.

Foo Fighters – Berlin gig review

American rock legends Foo Fighters tore up Berlin with an unforgettable concert earlier this month. Brendan Lucas was there amid the bratwurst and beer stands.

Husky – Live review

With an album out in August, Melbourne boys Husky have been touring and gaining a strong following. Radhika Chopra got the chance to see them in their hometown.

TV Review — Come Fly With Me

The Little Britain boys are back with their new entertaining production Come Fly With Me that leaves no boundary untouched, and no stereotype avoided, says Brendan Lucas.

Gypsy & The Cat – Gig review

Local Melbourne band, Gypsy & The Cat rocked the Palace Theatre last Friday night as they performed their sensational hits to their adoring fans. Gianna Dalla-Vecchia reports.