Stephen A Russell
@stephenarussell.bsky.social
Glasgow-born, Naarm (Melbourne)-based arts journalist and award-winning critic obsessed with film, theatre and a whole lot more. Live on the unceded lands of the Kulin Nation. Snorts generally included. He/him, quite gay.
Substack: Orion's Shoulder
Substack: Orion's Shoulder
Have a fun chat with The Travellers star Bryan Brown in the new Big Issue out now!
October 13, 2025 at 6:32 AM
Have a fun chat with The Travellers star Bryan Brown in the new Big Issue out now!
Some Fringe shows to get excited about 💦 bit.ly/488wDoR
September 25, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Some Fringe shows to get excited about 💦 bit.ly/488wDoR
Today’s quartet @melbfilmfest.bsky.social Elsewhere, I salute The Librarians fighting back against queer-bashing fascists in the US
August 18, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Today’s quartet @melbfilmfest.bsky.social Elsewhere, I salute The Librarians fighting back against queer-bashing fascists in the US
Today’s @melbfilmfest.bsky.social triple bill. Elsewhere I recommend Young Mothers and Iron Winter
August 11, 2025 at 5:23 AM
Today’s @melbfilmfest.bsky.social triple bill. Elsewhere I recommend Young Mothers and Iron Winter
STOP EVERYTHING. When this drops, I do a little dance on the tram
August 10, 2025 at 1:35 AM
STOP EVERYTHING. When this drops, I do a little dance on the tram
Sacha I saw this stunning portrait of them in the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh and they had a “just good friends” info card. I write them a *very* stern email about homoerasure…
July 15, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Sacha I saw this stunning portrait of them in the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh and they had a “just good friends” info card. I write them a *very* stern email about homoerasure…
Good night my darling girl. It’s been an awful week, but worth every trial for so many years of joy. I will never forget you my love
July 1, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Good night my darling girl. It’s been an awful week, but worth every trial for so many years of joy. I will never forget you my love
A light day before the weekend mayhem begins @sydfilmfest.bsky.social
June 10, 2025 at 11:31 PM
A light day before the weekend mayhem begins @sydfilmfest.bsky.social
As ever, Bangarra was absolutely astounding. Go see Illume @sydneyoperahouse.bsky.social now
June 10, 2025 at 11:54 AM
As ever, Bangarra was absolutely astounding. Go see Illume @sydneyoperahouse.bsky.social now
Busy few days @sydfilmfest.bsky.social so not much chat on socials, but here’s my trio for today 🍿
June 8, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Busy few days @sydfilmfest.bsky.social so not much chat on socials, but here’s my trio for today 🍿
Today’s @sydfilmfest.bsky.social line-up
June 5, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Today’s @sydfilmfest.bsky.social line-up
And the new Doctor is… me!!
In the TARDIS at Sydney’s ABC HQ in Ultimo, talking not Who, but The Phoenician Scheme
In the TARDIS at Sydney’s ABC HQ in Ultimo, talking not Who, but The Phoenician Scheme
June 2, 2025 at 11:23 AM
And the new Doctor is… me!!
In the TARDIS at Sydney’s ABC HQ in Ultimo, talking not Who, but The Phoenician Scheme
In the TARDIS at Sydney’s ABC HQ in Ultimo, talking not Who, but The Phoenician Scheme
Strap in, lovers. Here we go as voting booths begin to close on the eastern coast of Australia and results begin to trickle in 🗳️
May 3, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Strap in, lovers. Here we go as voting booths begin to close on the eastern coast of Australia and results begin to trickle in 🗳️
Democracy manifest. Succulent sausage
May 3, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Democracy manifest. Succulent sausage
What’s your favourite Pokémon?
Wrong answers only
Wrong answers only
April 15, 2025 at 12:28 PM
What’s your favourite Pokémon?
Wrong answers only
Wrong answers only
Made me giggle almost as much as this in Vulture
March 28, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Made me giggle almost as much as this in Vulture
Succession star Ashley Zuckerman on taking a turn for the worse in Australian eco-horror In Vitro bit.ly/3FKxct3
March 28, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Succession star Ashley Zuckerman on taking a turn for the worse in Australian eco-horror In Vitro bit.ly/3FKxct3
Hoggle will return in #AvengersDoomsday
March 27, 2025 at 5:15 AM
Hoggle will return in #AvengersDoomsday
The love of my life
March 25, 2025 at 9:06 AM
The love of my life
Absolutely blown away to win @auscritic.bsky.social for best Australian review and a huge hurrah for @auscritic.bsky.social supporting our work and to Charles Williams and everyone behind the beautiful Inside.
March 22, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Absolutely blown away to win @auscritic.bsky.social for best Australian review and a huge hurrah for @auscritic.bsky.social supporting our work and to Charles Williams and everyone behind the beautiful Inside.
I love him!!!
March 12, 2025 at 10:49 PM
I love him!!!