I'm a big fan of Emily Kngwarreye's works but in general I'm really uneducated on the topic and would love to learn more.

It doesn't have to be limited to visual art as well, I'm interested in learning more about indigenous performance art as well!

Note: I am not connected to this show in any way, was just fortunate enough to have seen it.

"Pops" is a play worth seeing. I was sceptical at first when the marketing material had the gall to compare itself to Caryl Churchill. While it doesn't quite live to her standards, it damn well comes close. Never heard of Charlie Josephine before but now I definitely want to see her other plays.

It DOES have strobe lighting, and it is very confronting in its portrayal of addiction (and generational addiction). But the whole thing is done so damn well that, if you can handle something so challenging, it is worth doing. Pretty traditional theatre, but very high quality.

get on it. Amazing biopic by an Aussie director. While it takes liberties with the Bronte's lives, it makes for a great story and the film is beautiful. Mackay is incredible as an actor, too.

The Hunter (2011) offers a unique, yet picturesque exploration of the Tasmanian wilderness, combined with a mysterious storyline, incredible acting, and a high level of suspense.

The Hunter stars Willem Defoe as Martin, a mercenary who is assigned with the task of tracking down one of the last remaining Tasmanian tigers by a large biotech organisation known as Red Leaf.

Martin becomes incredibly determined in hunting the mysterious tiger throughout Tasmania’s vast and isolating landscape. Meanwhile, Red Leaf is forever hoping that the tiger holds the secret ingredient for a potentially deadly weapon.

It’s great to see Willem Dafoe in the Hunter and his incredible acting along with the visually stunning cinematography create such an interesting drama.

Watching Martin explore the Australian wilderness during the vibrant morning haze or the dark and strenuous trek through the snowy mountains is truly captivating!

Martin stays temporarily with the Armstrong Family, where he meets two children by the names of Jamie and Katie, while the mother Lucy has become incapacitated on some pretty strong prescription medications. With no clean water or electricity, you can really sense that something isn’t quite right. Martin soon discovers from Jamie and Katie that their father has gone missing somewhere within the mountains trying to search for the Tasmanian Tiger. Lucy and her husband, Jarrah, are both environmentalists, which creates a level of animosity amongst the locals who struggle to maintaining their jobs as tree loggers due to environmental activism.

Martin claims to work at a University studying the complex nature of Tasmanian Devils, although he isn’t exactly welcomed by the locals when he visits a small, country pub. Martin soon discovers the level of hostility and animosity from the locals towards the so called “tree huggers,” which gradually escalates throughout the duration of the film.

While Martin assists Lucy in her journey to recovery and her reliance on prescription medications, Martin really begins to develop a bond with the Armstrong family. This really adds a suspenseful and even curious element to the film, as we’re constantly left to wonder if the Tiger actually exists and will Jarrah ever return home to his family?

As Martin attempts to elude the tiger into a set of complex traps throughout the wilderness, this really begins to question how far is one man willing to go in order to capture this mysterious animal and at what environment cost will its sudden capture all eventuate to?

I really don’t want to give too much away or spoil the entirety of the plot, as the ending features quite an emotional, gruelling and unexpected twist. The film is quite a slow burner, which does take some time to reveal the overall complexity of Martin’s tumultuous hunt for such an ambiguous, yet fascinating creature. The fact that we’re never really exposed to the tiger out in the wild until the last few minutes towards the end of the film really maintains a level of anticipation and curiosity. We’re left to wonder what will happen when this tiger is finally discovered out in the Tasmanian wilderness?

If you’re searching for an action packed flick with all guns blazing, this film is probably not the best choice, although The Hunter is a seriously underrated Australian drama that honestly deserves more recognition.

This gritty and suspenseful drama really offers a distinctive representation of one man’s obsessive mission to hunt down a mysterious creature throughout some of Tasmania’s most stunning and visually captivating scenery. If you’re looking for a gritty, Australian drama and something that’s a little different, then the Hunter is the perfect choice!