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Film Review: Finding Emily; refreshingly sincere romantic comedy is a reminder of the joy of watching two people fall in love

1+ hour, 38+ min ago  (613+ words) The AU Review Film Review: Finding Emily; refreshingly sincere romantic comedy is a reminder of the joy of watching two people fall in love Romantic comedies live and die by chemistry, sincerity and the audience's willingness to believe two people…...

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theaureview. com > watch > interview-alicia-macdonald-finding-emily

Interview: Alicia Mac Donald on favouring romantic optimism in cynical times with her romantic comedy Finding Emily

1+ hour, 38+ min ago  (711+ words) I'm a massive romantic comedy fan, and I was reading that When Harry Met Sally" and His Girl Friday were very specific references for you. Obviously those films are built on rhythm and verbal sparring. How much of directing this…...

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theaureview. com > arts > theatre-review-the-importance-of-being-ernest-adelaide

Theatre Review: "The Importance of Being Ernest" is a sharp satire of high society

4+ day, 8+ hour ago  (307+ words) Oscar Wilde's satiric play, The Importance of Being Earnest, is a "Trivial Comedy for Serious People. South Australia's State Theatre Company have sprinkled their own flavours into this delicious mix." The best way to describe the event would be queer and…...

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theaureview. com > watch > bridesmaids-at-15

Bridesmaids at 15: How one comedy blew up the boys' club

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (762+ words) Fifteen years on, Bridesmaids doesn't simply just hold up " it looms. What once arrived as a risky studio gamble now feels like a cultural reset, a film that didn't merely succeed within its moment but permanently altered the parameters of…...

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theaureview. com > watch > opinion-baby-daddy

Opinion: Why family sitcom Baby Daddy deserves more love than it gets

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (386+ words) In the crowded landscape of sitcoms, where shows often lean on predictable tropes or overly polished humor, Baby Daddy carved out a space that felt refreshingly warm, chaotic, and genuinely funny. While it may not always be the first title…...

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theaureview. com > music > exclusive-single-premiere-damien-binder-winterlude-2026

Exclusive Single Premiere: Damien Binder "Winterlude" (2026)

2+ mon, 3+ hour ago  (236+ words) Ahead of its release on Thursday, we are absolutely pumped to be premiering the new single "Winterlude" from Perth-based New Zealand songwriter Damien Binder. We also have its official video, directed by New Zealand filmmaker Jonathan King (the cult horror-comedy…...

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theaureview. com > watch > same-same-but-different-sxsw

Same Same But Different is a buoyant ensemble comedy that's as warm-hearted as it is mischievous: SXSW Film & TV Festival Review

2+ mon, 1+ day ago  (316+ words) If that setup sounds familiar, it's because the film knowingly plays with the mechanics of the ensemble wedding comedy " but it injects them with a perspective rarely allowed to dominate the genre. Instead of leaning on stereotypes, the script treats…...

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theaureview. com > arts > interview-james-barr-aff

Interview: James Barr on comedy, abuse, and taking back the narrative with his stand-up show, Sorry I Hurt Your Son (Said My Ex To My Mum)

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (641+ words) Multi-award-winning comedian, podcaster (A Gay And A Non Gay), radio presenter (The Hits Radio Breakfast Show), TV host " and unapologetic gay icon " James Barr is bringing his fearless, critically acclaimed stand-up show Sorry I Hurt Your Son (Said My Ex…...

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theaureview. com > arts > interview-sophie-power

Interview: Sophie Power on breaking the shame cycle with her confrontational Adelaide Fringe cabaret show

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (862+ words) After completely sold-out runs at Melbourne International Comedy Festival and Melbourne Fringe " and taking home the award for Best Comedy " Sophie Power isn't so much returning to Adelaide Fringe in 2026 as she is staging a full-scale uprising. Their conversation moves…...

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theaureview. com > arts > micf-40

Melbourne International Comedy Festival unveils 40th Anniversary Program

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (347+ words) The laughs feel a little different in 2026 " fuller, louder, maybe even a touch sentimental " as the Melbourne International Comedy Festival celebrates its 40th birthday. What began in 1987 as a relatively modest gathering of funny people has grown into something that now…...