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Artist Jonny Niesche takes us on a tour of his iridescent home

Artist Jonny Niesche takes us on a tour of his iridescent home

Jonny Niesche’s paintings hang in the homes of some of the world’s most significant contemporary artists, while being sought out by serious collectors. His own home in Sydney also serves as a rotating gallery of works by his artistic heroes and friends. Esquire stops by for a visit

Jun 13, 2025
How twin Australian directors transformed grief into horror in ‘Bring Her Back’

How twin Australian directors transformed grief into horror in ‘Bring Her Back’

Directors Danny and Michael Philippou turned their pain into into macabre storytelling – and it resulted in one the best horror films of the year.

Jun 12, 2025
Kendrick Lamar announces 2025 Australian Tour

Kendrick Lamar announces 2025 Australian Tour

It’s official: Kendrick Lamar is returning to Australia this summer with a run of stadium shows in Sydney and Melbourne and a headline slot at Spilt Milk

Jun 11, 2025
Murray Bartlett takes a trip in ‘Nine Perfect Strangers’ season 2

Murray Bartlett takes a trip in ‘Nine Perfect Strangers’ season 2

The last time Murray Bartlett played a character under the influence of illicit substances, he won an Emmy. How will his portrayal of a disgraced children’s TV presenter in the new season of ‘Nine Perfect Strangers’ stack up?

Jun 10, 2025
Josh Heuston is taking over

Josh Heuston is taking over

The Australian actor is on the brink of global stardom, but his approach is as cool as they come. From his laidback attitude to his insistence on surfing every afternoon – yes, even while shooting a film about bloodthirsty sharks – Heuston is a true homegrown star

Jun 9, 2025
Keanu Reeves’ top 10 films, ranked

Keanu Reeves’ top 10 films, ranked

With his latest appearance in ‘From the World of John Wick: Ballerina’, it’s time to look back at the career of one of Hollywood’s most unconventional stars

Jun 6, 2025
Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein already looks like a masterpiece

Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein already looks like a masterpiece

The new trailer has all the familiar touches of a del Toro joint: rotting mansions, chiaroscuro lighting and horrific beasts

Jun 4, 2025
Severance spin-off: everything we know (so far)

Severance spin-off: everything we know (so far)

According to Ben Stiller, ideas are currently floating around the severed floor

Jun 3, 2025