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In the 1980s Australian Robyn Beech was a portrait photographer in London. From relative obscurity she fell in league with the Westwoods, the Rhodes and the McLaurens in an elite fashion, music and art circle as it was breaking the high end and carving a place in pop-culture history.
This was a time where just one shot on camera made the cut, where Photoshop was obsolete and touch ups were done through the talent of the makeup artists and hairstylists at each shoot.
Beech’s photos are not only amazing for this anti-digital aspect, but the artistry of makeup (1981 Divine), the craft of lighting (1984 Sonia II) and the integration of art, music and fashion (1984 Scarlett Mondrian) within each frame. ‘Groundbreaking’ and ‘iconic’ don’t do this exhibition justice. ‘Damn lucky to have it showing in our city’ pretty much sums it up.
By Nadia Saccardo |
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What:
Fashion Face, Fashion Photography by Robyn Beech
Where:
RMIT Gallery, Storey Hall, 334 Swanston St, Melbourne
When:
Runs until April 21
How much:
Free
Contact:
9925 1717
Image by:
Robyn Beech
Related links:
Robyn Beech in Issue Nine of Dumbo feather |
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Let’s talk Godzilla. Not the one who fought Ferris Bueller in the US remake, or the one from the Saturday morning cartoon – with his oh-so-adorable sidekick, Godzooky! The Host wades out of the water and plants itself firmly in the tradition of the original Japanese classic of 1954.
Only the sophomore film from South Korea’s Bong Joon-ho, this monster movie is bursting at the seams with half a dozen different genres. After the monster carries away their little girl, a family band together to rescue her, and the film becomes a grisly horror, a political commentary, a popcorn adventure, and even a dysfunctional family comedy.
Only one thing prevents The Host from reaching cult perfection, and that’s its pacing. What possible excuse is there for a monster movie to be over two hours long? But the scenes that drag in the middle are all forgotten when the family face down the monster in the final reel that may – be warned – actually cause cheering amongst cynical cinemagoers.
By Martyn Pedler |
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What:
The Host
Where:
Cinema Nova, 380 Lygon St, Carlton
Watch the trailer:
Here
Win:
One of three double passes. Just email the subject line CREEPY to win@threethousand.com.au |
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What:
Young and Restless
When:
Fri Mar 16, 9pm
Where:
Revolver Upstairs, 229 Chapel St, Prahran
How much:
$8 |
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Description:
If you haven’t had the chance to catch Karina Utomo’s roof raising vocals as part of Young and Restless’s sleeves-rolled-up indie rock then there’s no excuse, not even the harrow of Revolver Upstairs.
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What:
DJs Aint Rockstars
When:
Sat March 17
Where:
Basement 257, Toorak Road, South Yarra
How much:
$20 |
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Description:
Our words simply can’t be brighter or flashier than the ones on their myspazz page so just check it out for the info. It’s got something to do with Ajax and people partying like they’re never going to stop.
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What:
Festa el Cheapo
When:
Sat Mar 17, 12pm-late
Where:
The Retreat, 280 Sydney Rd, Brunswick
How much:
$20 |
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Description:
A music festival minus the camping and dust up your nose. At Festa el Cheapo $20 equals 10 hours of music within the comfort of the retreat. Your money’s worth comes in the form of Gaslight Radio, Laura Jean, Machine Translations and Grand Salvo. |
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What:
Rooftop Croquet for Charity
When:
Sun Mar 18, afternoon
Where:
Rooftop, L6 Curtin House, 252 Swanston St, Melbourne
How much:
$10, RSVP to rsvp@yp4c.org.au by Wed March 14 |
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Description:
What better way to spend your Sunday than hitting a croquet ball around, Heathers style, in the name of four great charities. Join the Young Professionals for Charity (YP4C) on the Curtin House roof this weekend as soon as you’ve re-hydrated yourself. Expect a free drink on arrival, snacks by Cookie, and unplugged tunes by Tom, of Offcutts fame. All profits from the day will go to the Australian Conservation Foundation, Worawa independent Aboriginal College, the Aids trust of Australia and the St Vincent de Paul Society.
Note: The perfect warm-up for this is, of course, the Offcutts debut album launch at Ding Dong lounge on Saturday night. It’s $12 on the door, and they’re supported by Little Red and Plug-In City.
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What:
The SoftLightes
When:
Wed Mar 28
Where:
Ding Dong, 18 Market Lane, Melbourne
How much:
NA |
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Description:
The SoftLightes won our hearts and eyes with the Chris Moyes directed ‘Heart made of Sound’ EP. Re-inventing pop without the cheese, like their name the SoftLightes's sound is a warming crescendo of folk cords, keyboard and a melody that you need to sing out loud. Get there early for Muscles and Sly Hats. |
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