Man of Many's Staff Favourites—9 August, 2025
Published: 9 Aug 2025 |Last Updated: 8 Aug 2025
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With another week behind us, and a weekend to enjoy (even though it's very wet here in Sydney again), it's about time for our weekly collection of Man of Many's favourite things! This week, we're showing off what could be the best horror movie of the year so far, as well as highlighting an upcoming explosive musical tour, some delicious wine, comfy pants, and some laid-back beats. Enjoy!
Hickinbotham 'The Peake' Cabernet Shiraz | Image: Nick Hall/Man of Many
Hickinbotham 'The Peake' Cabernet Shiraz
Nick Hall – Editor-in-Chief
When I first got into wine, I started with shiraz. I figured that if you were going to go red, you may as well go hard, leaning into the bold, flavour-rich notes of the iconic Australian drop. In the years that have passed, my preferences have wavered, and I often find myself dipping my toes into the world of pinot noir, but every so often, a drop comes along that changes all that. Just this week, we were lucky enough to sit down with Chris Carpenter, the man behind the classic Hickinbotham Clarendon Vineyard and 2024 Master Winemaker of the Year.
In our discussion, Chris took me through the highs and lows of being an international winemaker and why Cabernet remains his favourite varietal. Best of all, he also shared a bottle of the 2022 Hickinbotham 'The Peake', the label's much-loved cabernet shiraz blend. It was, in a word, transcendent. Heavy with notes of blackberry, blueberry and dark chocolate, the bold red provided a remarkably long tannin structure, filling the mouth with an extended feeling of rich, robust intensity. As a firm pinot drinker, The Peake was the ultimate indulgence, so it's little wonder why it remains one of the nation's most revered releases.
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Weapons (2025) | Image: IMDB
Weapons
Dean Blake – Entertainment Writer
I was lucky enough to get a chance to check out the brand new horror thriller Weapons earlier this week, and while my interest was already pretty high, the movie somehow delivered on what I wanted and subverted my expectations.
I'm not going to spoil anything here, but as with director Zach Creggar's previous flick, Barbarian, Weapons is a sometimes tense, sometimes funny ride through an absolutely horrific situation. Here, though, it's a whole town suffering. 17 kids, all from the same class, have gone missing in the middle of the night, and parents are pointing the finger at class teacher Ms. Grady. Things slowly spiral out of control as individuals throughout the town start getting sucked into the escalating mystery. Again, no spoilers here, but keep an eye out on Man of Many next week for our full review.
If you've got any interest in seeing it, I'd honestly advise you to go to the theatre this weekend.
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ONEFOUR | Image: City Recital Hall
ONEFOUR's First Ever Sydney Show
Aussie hip hop fans rejoice. ONEFOUR are finally getting to perform their debut headline show in Sydney for the first time ever. ONEFOUR have been unable to perform in Sydney for years due to sustained police pressure on venues over concerns about public safety and harmful lyrics effectively blocking their shows.
There is an amazing Netflix documentary 'Against All Odds' that showcases their meteoric come up, the police resistance to them performing live, and the debates around freedom-of-expression that arise from that. They have turned streaming platforms on fire with 3.2 million monthly Spotify listeners and amassed over 155 million YouTube views across their videos. The band's current Australian Tour looks insane and the final stop is Sydney.
It's going be a huge cultural moment in the Aussie rap game and god damn am I excited. ONEFOUR are being supported by another group I absolutely love called The 046 which just makes this a dream night for me. Long live Aus Rap & Hip Hop.
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Universal Works' Duke Pant | Image: Universal Works
Universal Works Duke Pant
Frank Arthur – Co-Founder
The Duke Pant from Universal Works is so nice, I bought it twice. These versatile trousers sit at the top of my wardrobe rotation and have already clocked countless miles. With my first pair nearing retirement, I've just ordered a fresh set.
Cut in a roomy, wide leg that tapers ever so slightly, they strike the perfect balance between relaxed and refined. The cotton twill keeps things casual, while a single front pleat lends a subtle touch of tailoring, making them easy to dress up or down. For comfort, durability and understated style in one neat package, the Duke Pant is my effortless favourite.
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Slo Jams with Coffee in the Morning and DJ JLiu
Scott Purcell – Co-Founder
Coming to you LLIVE from Canada are these silky smooth beats from DJ Jliu. I'm not sure if it's the tempo, but there's something absolutely intoxicating about the way this dude mixes.
This is the perfect music and jams to get work done in the morning with a hot coffee. Hosted by 'This Moment' in collaboration with Slo Coffee, they're all about creating a space for slow beats, relaxed vibes, and good company (even as I sit here at my desk working from home!).
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