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Times
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Times
Dangerous Animals review — watch out! It's the arthouse answer to Jaws
This grisly horror b-movie premiered at last month's Cannes Film Festival and you can see why. On the surface, and with heavy nods to Wolf Creek, it is about an obnoxious Aussie psychopath and serial murderer called Bruce, played with unhinged intensity by Jai Courtney. Bruce lives on Australia's heavenly Gold Coast and hires out his decrepit trawler to clueless tourists desperate for a memorable cage-diving experience with the area's fearsome tiger, bull and great white sharks. Once at sea, however (not a spoiler — it's in the trailer and the first five minutes of the movie), Bruce kills the men, kidnaps the women and orchestrates an elaborate torture scenario involving an onboard crane, a dunking chair and bloody, chum-filled waters bristling with hungry man-eaters. • Read more film reviews, guides about what to watch and interviews Jai Courtney as the killer Bruce And the Cannes interest? In the film, the third from the director Sean Byrne, Bruce captures the shark torture on his ancient camcorder and the first killing features a dismembered leg falling to the seabed in a shot that is clearly 'in conversation' with the same imagery from Steven Spielberg's Jaws. And so, suddenly, this horror film is really about filming horror and the people, mostly men, who do it. There are echoes too of Michael Powell's Peeping Tom in the psychology of Bruce who, it transpires, is reliving his own childhood trauma in his strangely sensual cinematic consumption of every murder. The Cannes faithful love all that stuff. • Steven Spielberg: how Jaws almost sank my career Elsewhere the action is sharply directed by Byrne. There is no structural flab and he has created a gutsy, cheer-worthy protagonist in the surfer turned table-turning 'victim' Zephyr (Hassie Harrison from Yellowstone). In the end I wished the movie had had more money behind it, for it throws everything at a climactic 'shark reveal' shot that is abysmally ineffective and a deflating no-budget conclusion to a prestige nightmare. The Cannes crew, by the way, will say that Spielberg's shark looked rubbish too. And this is a point. ★★★☆☆ 15, 98min In cinemas from Jun 6 Make Wednesday your go-to cinema day. Each month Times+ members can bring a friend for free at Everyman on a Wednesday. The perfect cinema experience with plush sofas, a full bar and great food. Visit to find out more. Which films have you enjoyed at the cinema recently? Let us know in the comments and follow @timesculture to read the latest reviews
The Hindu
03-06-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Mindful, Gloriousness, Divine Art and Refined Aggression please
: Mindful, Gloriousness, Divine Art and Refined Aggression pleased when the horses were exercised here on Tuesday morning (June 3). Inner sand: 600m: Stalingrad (Pavan), Victor Hugo (Arvind) 39. They strode out well. Shamrock (Suraj) 40. Moved well. Rise And Reign (rb) 39.5. In fine trim. Outer sand: 600m: Wolf Creek (C. Umesh) 45. Easy. Ad Meliora (Siddaraju), Totally Epic (rb) 44. They finished level. Glorious King (Yash) 44. Moved well. Most And More (Vaibhav), Best Of Us (rb) 43.5. They moved freely. Glimmer (Yash) 44. Easy. Aces Up (M. Naveen) 44.5. Easy. 1000m: Resplendence (Peter), Priceless Prince (rb) 1-14, 600/42.5. They moved impressively. Dr. Colchester (Salman K), My Visionary (Chetan K) 1-15.5, 600/45. Former finished four lengths ahead. Bashir (Bhawani) 1-12, 600/43. Strode out well. Mrs. Brando (I. Chisty) 1-14.5, 600/43. Shaped well. Victoria Cross (Neeraj), Togo (Arvind) 1-13, 600/41.5. Former finished two lengths ahead. Val D'aran (C. Umesh) 1-11, 600/42. Impressed. Zorawar (Vaibhav), Zeppelin (Arvind) 1-13, 600/44. They are in fine trim. Sea Glory (Siddaraju), Black Diamond (Shezad) 1-15, 600/43.5. Former finished three lengths ahead. Neptune (Bhawani) 1-12, 600/42.5. Pleased. Pantazi (Hasib) 1-13.5, 600/42.5. Strode out well. Ramiel (Sandesh) 1-11.5, 600/41.5. Impressed. Out Into Spotlight (Ajinkya) 1-14, 600/44.5. Easy. Dufy (Vaibhav) 1-12.5, 600/43. In fine trim. Aatherv (Vivek) 1-13.5, 600/44.5. Easy. Royal Jewel (Mustakim) 1-13.5, 600/43. Worked well. 1200m: Ashwa Kali Bhani (Vikrant), Glorious Strides (Yash) 1-26, 1,000/1-13, 600/45. Former finished two lengths ahead. Eagle Day (Saqlain), Odysseus (Neeraj) 1-30.5, 1,000/1-15, 600/44. They moved on the bit. Mindful (Yash), Global Influence (Suraj) 1-23.5, 1,000/1-10, 600/42. Former finished four lengths ahead. Gloriousness (Suraj) 1-23.5, 1,000/1-10.5, 600/43. Moved attractively. Hermod (I. Chisty) 1-29.5, 1,000/1-13, 600/43.5. Shaped well. Pristine Glory (Neeraj) 1-27.5, 1,000/1-12.5, 600/43. In fine condition. Indian Brocade (Suraj), Kiss Of Grey (Yash) 1-27, 1,000/1-10, 600/41.5. Former impressed. Catch The Worm (P. Trevor) 1-26, 1,000/1-11, 600/42. Moved fluently. Refined Aggression (Akshay) 1-26, 1,000/1-10, 600/42. Moved impressively. Queendom (N. Darshan) 1-29, (1,200-600) 42. Eased up. Smile Of Beauty (-) 1-27, 1,000/1-12, 600/43. Impressed. Divine Art (Suraj) 1-29.5, 1,000/1-11.5, 600/41.5. Retains form. Call Me Trinity (Neeraj), Surprise Fantasy (Vishal) 1-30, 1,000/1-13.5, 600/43. Former started five lengths behind and finished two lengths ahead. 1400m: Gold Empire (Suraj), Contessia (Yash) 1-43, 1,200/1-27.5, 1,000/1-13, 600/44. Former started two lengths behind and finished a length ahead. Moon Star (Neeraj) 1-46, 1,200/1-29, 1,000/1-13.5, 600/43. In fine nick. Gate practice — inner sand: 1200m: Renoir (A. Prakash) 1-23, (1,200-600) 40. Jumped out well. Victoria Doresaani (Rozario), Zayana (Arvind) 1-22, (1,200-600) 40.5. They took a good jump. Knotty Cruise (-), Politesse (N. Darshan) 1-24.5, (1,200-600) 44. Former finished six lengths ahead. Santorino (Pavan) 1-26, (1,200-600) 40. Jumped out well. Fiery Love (S. Sachin), Sherlock (Shareef), Magnetic (Mustakim) 1-28.5, (1,200-600) 45.5. First named pleased. Monterio (N. Darshan), Lucero (-) 1-20.5, (1,200-600) 41.5. Former showed out. Forest Fragrance (Hindu S), Straordinario (Hasib) Power Of Beauty (Arvind), Bruce Almighty (Bhawani) 1-21, (1,200-600) 41. Former pleased. Brilliant Star (Ramswrup), Touch Of Grey (Suraj) 1-20, (1,200-600) 39. Former finished five lengths ahead. Key West (Dhebe), Turf Blazer (N.S. Parmar) 1-29, (1,200-600) 44. They jumped out well. Gordon (Vikrant), Multi Success (Yash 1-23.5, (1,200-600) 41. Former impressed. Jade Mountain (Shinde), Rightly Noble (Suhas) 1-25, (1,200-600) 43.5. Former finished six lengths ahead. Mutual Trust (Darshan), Your Unforgettable (P. Trevor) 1-20.5, (1,200-600) 39.5. Former finished well ahead. Clara (Kuldeep), Blue Picasso (Arul), Temperance (Vishal) 1-20, (1,200-600) 38. Clara pleased.
Edinburgh Live
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
The Last Anniversary cast as Brassic and Unbelievable stars join Nicole Kidman's drama
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Get the latest Edinburgh Live breaking news on WhatsApp The Last Anniversary, originally aired in Australia back in March, is set to grace BBC One this weekend. The six-part series unfolds on an island shrouded in secrets. One of the most intriguing tales from the island revolves around the disappearance of a young couple many years ago. Sophie Honeywell unexpectedly inherits a house on the island, seeking a new beginning. However, her arrival at the home, bequeathed to her by her ex-boyfriend's great-aunt Connie, is met with less than warm reception. Nicole Kidman and production partner Per Saari first contemplated adapting the novel in 2019, but it only went into production in 2023. The book is set on the Hawkesbury River in New South Wales, with filming for the adaptation taking place in Sydney. "The Last Anniversary is an entertaining drama full of vivid characters, comedy and romance, with a compelling mystery at its heart. "I'm sure BBC viewers will thoroughly enjoy their visit to beautiful Scribbly Gum Island," said Sue Deeks, head of BBC programme acquisition. Who stars in The Last Anniversary? Sophie Honeywell - Teresa Palmer The lead role is played by Teresa Palmer, a 39 year old Australian actress and model. She has been recognised for her performances in Wolf Creek, 2:37 and The Ever After. The star is wed to actor and director Mark Webber, and they share two sons and two daughters. In March 2025, the couple shared the news that they are expecting their fifth child. Rose - Miranda Richardson Miranda Richardson, a 67 year old English actress, portrays Rose, Connie's sister. She is renowned for her performances in Damage, Enchanted April and Fatherland. Veronika - Danielle Macdonald Danielle Macdonald, a 34 year old Australian actress, plays the role of Veronika, Connie's granddaughter. She is recognised for her roles in Dumplin', Unbelievable and The Tourist. After deciding to pursue acting as a career, Danielle relocated from Sydney to Hollywood at the age of 18. Grace - Claude Scott-Mitchell Claude Scott-Mitchell, a 28 year old Australian actress based in London, takes on the role of Grace, Enigma's daughter. She has featured in Hotel Portofino, Brassic and Reckoning. Enigma - Helen Thomson Enigma, a character with a mysterious past, is portrayed by Helen Thomson. Helen is an Australian actress known for her role as Gladys Presley in the biographical film Elvis. She is a mother of two and is married to actor David Roberts. Callum - Uli Latukefu Uli Latukefu plays Callum, who is married to Enigma's daughter Grace. Uli is a 40 year old Australian actor and singer, known for his portrayal of Dwayne Johnson in the NBC comedy Young Rock. The father of two also starred as Byamba in the American Netflix series Marco Polo. Margie - Susan Prior Susan Prior, an Australian actress who has worked extensively with the Sydney Theatre Company, plays Margie, a housewife. Her TV credits include Aftertaste, Puberty Blues and All Saints. Ron - Jeremy Lindsay Taylor Jeremy Lindsay Taylor, a 51 year old Australian actor, portrays Ron, Margie's partner. He is recognised for his enduring role as Kurt Peterson in Heartbreak High and is married to Marnie Pleffer. Connie - Angela Punch McGregor Angela Punch McGregor, a 72 year old Australian stage and film actress, plays Connie. She is wedded to director and screenwriter Ross McGregor, with whom she has a son. Her acting credits include Class of 75, Home and Away and Troppo. Thomas - Charlie Garber Charlie Garber, known for Spirited, Sando and Chandon Pictures, takes on the role of Thomas. The Last Anniversary will be broadcast on BBC One on Saturday at 9pm.
Sydney Morning Herald
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
Secrets and lies laid bare in this tender two-hander
THEATRE HEAVEN Qtopia Sydney, The Loading Dock, May 16 Until May 31 Reviewed by KATE PRENDERGAST ★★★½ 'The one that got away' – I've never really liked that phrase. A bit too Wolf Creek -coded. But in Eugene O'Brien's Heaven, a story that is both tender and aflame, the one that got away is reframed as the life one could have been lived; that secret one, in which our deepest fantasies, all those trapped and trammelled desires, keep our minds a quiet prisoner through the years. Even as age performs its brittling rituals on the body; even as the point of no return in our relationships seems long past. Desire, regret, ageing – the responsibilities we have to ourselves and those we love: these themes are braided in a series of monologues by two wonderful leads, Lucy Miller as the vixen firebrand Mairead and Noel Hodda as the sweetly square, repressed Mal. Mairead and Mal's marriage was passionless from the beginning, but they've been friends for 20 years. It takes a visit home to a crumbling Irish town for a wedding for them to reckon with what their younger selves could not. Without any character interaction in this two-hander, and with just a long wooden bench and a shimmering black curtain comprising Caity Cowan's Qtopia set, the strength of Heaven rests heavily upon the performance of its two leads and Kate Gaul's compassion-driven direction. Having proven their chops many times over, it's no surprise the actors carry their roles beautifully, with only a few patches of rushed pacing to find fault with. Miller, founder of production company Bitchen Wolf, with which this show debuts, is a divine stage presence. Vivacious, unabashed and arch, she eats the cream of her lines and licks her fingers afterwards. Even with her character's vices and frailties on display – her warring relationship with her daughter, her fast submission to her body's carnal drives – you find yourself always in her corner. It may be Mairead's temptation in this town is 'just' an old flame. But in Heaven, the all-consuming power of desire is neither underestimated nor shamed. Greater pity though goes to poor Mal, with the troubled ticker and 50 years of repressed homosexuality, which has followed him all his life as an intense eroticisation of Christ. It's a devastating irony, if often played to comic effect: that the icon of a religion that would cast him out returns to him again and again as an erection-causing, gentle-hearted saviour, a paradoxical figure of solace and torment. Hodda is completely endearing in his performance, especially when Mal descends – with the help of a little nose candy – into the 'underneath' realm of his repressed identity. His piping ejaculations of 'Jeysus!' in his County Limerick accent is a triumph for Carmen Lysiak's dialect coaching.
The Age
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Age
Secrets and lies laid bare in this tender two-hander
THEATRE HEAVEN Qtopia Sydney, The Loading Dock, May 16 Until May 31 Reviewed by KATE PRENDERGAST ★★★½ 'The one that got away' – I've never really liked that phrase. A bit too Wolf Creek -coded. But in Eugene O'Brien's Heaven, a story that is both tender and aflame, the one that got away is reframed as the life one could have been lived; that secret one, in which our deepest fantasies, all those trapped and trammelled desires, keep our minds a quiet prisoner through the years. Even as age performs its brittling rituals on the body; even as the point of no return in our relationships seems long past. Desire, regret, ageing – the responsibilities we have to ourselves and those we love: these themes are braided in a series of monologues by two wonderful leads, Lucy Miller as the vixen firebrand Mairead and Noel Hodda as the sweetly square, repressed Mal. Mairead and Mal's marriage was passionless from the beginning, but they've been friends for 20 years. It takes a visit home to a crumbling Irish town for a wedding for them to reckon with what their younger selves could not. Without any character interaction in this two-hander, and with just a long wooden bench and a shimmering black curtain comprising Caity Cowan's Qtopia set, the strength of Heaven rests heavily upon the performance of its two leads and Kate Gaul's compassion-driven direction. Having proven their chops many times over, it's no surprise the actors carry their roles beautifully, with only a few patches of rushed pacing to find fault with. Miller, founder of production company Bitchen Wolf, with which this show debuts, is a divine stage presence. Vivacious, unabashed and arch, she eats the cream of her lines and licks her fingers afterwards. Even with her character's vices and frailties on display – her warring relationship with her daughter, her fast submission to her body's carnal drives – you find yourself always in her corner. It may be Mairead's temptation in this town is 'just' an old flame. But in Heaven, the all-consuming power of desire is neither underestimated nor shamed. Greater pity though goes to poor Mal, with the troubled ticker and 50 years of repressed homosexuality, which has followed him all his life as an intense eroticisation of Christ. It's a devastating irony, if often played to comic effect: that the icon of a religion that would cast him out returns to him again and again as an erection-causing, gentle-hearted saviour, a paradoxical figure of solace and torment. Hodda is completely endearing in his performance, especially when Mal descends – with the help of a little nose candy – into the 'underneath' realm of his repressed identity. His piping ejaculations of 'Jeysus!' in his County Limerick accent is a triumph for Carmen Lysiak's dialect coaching.
