The Mess Room
The Mess Room is SYN's flagship arts and culture programme dedicated to exploring all facets of the arts scene in Melbourne. Each week, we feature interviews with prominent figures, iconoclasts and bright young things in the arts sphere. There are also numerous reviews of films, theatrical productions and dance works. Whether it is high art or pop-cultural goodness, The Mess Room tackles it all - and then some.
Program SYNcasts
Hunting and Gathering Film Review
Posted on 2007-11-20
A French film starring Audrey Tatou, this is a film about friendship, love and finding your place in the world, even in unexpected places.
Eastern Promises
Posted on 2007-10-30
Coops lets us know exactly how many monkeys put this one together.
Conversations With My Gardener
Posted on 2007-10-29
A must see for all, when released on November 8th.
Coops Reviews Joe Strummer Film
Posted on 2007-10-26
Coops tells us what he thought of this film by Julien Temple.
Fully Committed Review
Posted on 2007-10-26
'A sparkling one-man tour-de-force... very funny and very believable...' - New York Post "A theatrical feast!" - Evening Standard.
Grandpa Sol Review
Posted on 2007-10-26
Laura tell us what she thinks of a Melbourne Fringe Festival Performance
Interview with Joe Loh
Posted on 2007-10-25
Hear the interview with the man behind the film you must see before the next election!
David reviews 'On Chesil Beach'
Posted on 2007-10-25
English virgin newlyweds endure the trials, excitements, and uncertainties of their wedding night in 1962.
Interview with Sisters Grimm
Posted on 2007-10-25
And you'll also get to hear an exclusive song made by the guys of Sisters Grimm!!!
Interview with William Yang
Posted on 2007-10-24
Liz and David chat to William Yang about his latest project China as part of the Melbourne International Arts Festival
Emma's Book Review
Posted on 2007-10-15
Emma talks about her latest literary conquest, Lindqvist's 'Let the right one in', a vampiric love story set in the suburbs of Stockholm.
Interview with Anna Broinowski pt.2
Posted on 2007-10-01
Ever wanted to know what was behind Norma Khouri's release of her novel 'Forbidden Love'. Anna Broinowski did and she shares it with Virginia
Interview with Anna Broinowski pt.1
Posted on 2007-10-01
Ever wanted to know what was behind Norma Khouri's release of her novel 'Forbidden Love'. Anna Broinowski did and she shares it with Virginia.
Hairspray Film Review
Posted on 2007-10-01
If you ever wondered what John Travolta looks like in a fat suit well this is the movie to go and find out!
'Forbidden Lies' Review
Posted on 2007-09-27
Find out what Nathalie thought of Anna's Broinowski's exposing documentary 'Forbidden Lies'.
'Next' Film Review
Posted on 2007-09-26
Starring Nicholas Cage and Julianne Moore, find out whether or not this movie will indulge your eye senses.
Interview with Paul Terrell
Posted on 2007-08-16
Liz Lamb and Virginia Sanders chat to the artistic director of Pipedream, Paul Terrell, about the nature and challenges of independent theatre.
Rebellion: The Litvinenko Case
Posted on 2007-08-13
Mess Room reviewer Gillian Terzis takes to the Melbourne International Film Festival with her critical faculties intact and a giant choc top.
