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May means one thing: guilt free hibernation. The air’s cooler, the rain’s more insistent, the couch has never looked more inviting, and nobody's going to make you feel bad about it because they're all doing the same thing.Basically, it’s peak #stayathomeseason — and we’re here to help you lean into it.
In this month’s list: a cult sci-fi series returns, comedian Danny McBride gets his chaotic send-off, locally made olive oil gets cheeky, and your cushions get the main character treatment. It’s your guide to nesting well, watching weird, and filling your home with good taste — literally.
WATCHING:
LOVE, DEATH, & ROBOTS
If you're new to Love, Death & Robots, it’s Netflix’s animated anthology series where each episode is a self-contained sci-fi short — some hilarious, some horrifying, some just straight-up weird. With a mix of visual styles (from hyper-real CGI to painterly 2D) and runtimes under 20 minutes, it’s made for evenings when your attention span is low, but your imagination isn’t. Volume 4 just dropped, and it’s perfect for rainy nights spent indoors: unpredictable, beautifully made, and just the right kind of strange.
One standout is Can't Stop, directed by David Fincher — a surreal reimagining of the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ 2003 Slane Castle performance, with the band depicted as string puppets (yes, really). Other highlights include Spider Rose, a dark cyberpunk tale of obsession, and The Other Large Thing, in which a robot and cat join forces to rise up against their human oppressors. Not every episode lands, but the boldness alone makes it worth diving in.
NETFLIX
NESTING:
HOMMEY
Hommey started with cushions — big, squishy, colour-drenched ones that made your couch look (and feel) like it had its life together. Made in Australia and designed for serious comfort, they struck that rare balance between playful and elevated. Now the brand’s grown up a little, expanding into throws, towels, and other home staples — but for us, the cushions are still the star of the show.
The palette is on point (think olive, clay, denim, lavender), the textures are lush, and the vibe is pure “Sunday afternoon with no plans.” Whether you're upgrading your rental or finally curating your perfect lounge look, Hommey makes everyday things feel just a little more considered — and a lot more liveable.
HOMMEY
CONSUMING:
mr olio olive oil
“Dip me, drizzle me, worship me.” That’s straight off the bottle — and honestly, fair. Mr Olio is a small-batch, Australian-made extra virgin olive oil that brings flavour and fun in equal measure. Bold, peppery, and cold-pressed to perfection, it’s designed for real kitchens (and real dinner parties), with the kind of quality you can taste. It’s olive oil, yes — but with main character energy.
The packaging is just as punchy: bright colours, cheeky taglines, and a design-first attitude that makes it look right at home on your countertop. Whether you’re dressing a salad, dipping sourdough, or gifting it to your most food-obsessed friend, Mr Olio brings some much-needed joy to the pantry aisle.
IT'S OLIO
listening:
the rewatchables: star wars
“We’ve rewatched this movie more than any other in our lives.” That’s how The Rewatchables kicks off its double-episode deep dive on A New Hope — released just in time for May the 4th. If you’re not familiar, the podcast blends sports-style commentary with cinema obsession: categories, awards, hot takes, and enough sidebars to rival the Cantina scene.
This episode reminds you why Star Wars still holds up — not just for its mythology, but for its pacing, world-building, and Carrie Fisher’s unmatched on-screen power. “Leia was royalty with a blaster and a sharp tongue,” says Sean Fennessey. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or just rewatching for the nostalgia, it’s a smart, funny breakdown of a cultural icon.
THE RINGER
reading:
king of foolS
“We’ve made a career out of taking unlikable people and making them lovable by accident.” That’s how longtime collaborator Jody Hill sums up the McBride universe — and this sprawling oral history from The Ringer is full of quotes like that. Released to mark the final episode of The Righteous Gemstones, King of Fools dives deep into McBride’s singular creative world: from the sweaty chaos of Eastbound & Down to the televangelist dysfunction of Gemstones, with detours into Vice Principals and the art of writing despicable characters who somehow still get the hug.
It’s part career retrospective, part masterclass in tone — showing how McBride and his loyal crew built an accidental empire by doubling down on absurdity, loyalty, and their own strange moral compass. A must-read for fans of funny things, messy characters, or anyone who’s ever rooted for a total disaster.
THE RINGER
doing:
Pitchi by hisS
Feel like making music, even if you’ve never touched a synth? Enter PITCHI — a pocket-sized electronic instrument from Melbourne audio studio HISS, designed to spark creativity without needing a manual. It’s tactile, playful, and endlessly loopable — perfect for rainy afternoons, zone-out sessions, or impressing your housemates with some lo-fi beats.
It’s also a little piece of art. This limited edition is illustrated by In A Room guest David Booth (aka Ghostpatrol), turning each PITCHI into a collector-worthy object. No training, no rules — just good vibrations in your hands.
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DREAMING:
tall tales
Australian artist Jonathan Zawada's Tall Tales is a visual companion to Thom Yorke and Mark Pritchard’s new ambient album. The film is a surreal, visually rich critique of contemporary life, blending absurdist CGI, real-world footage, and video game aesthetics. Despite being largely handcrafted, viewers mistakenly believed it was AI-generated, leading to criticism that hurt the creators, particularly Pritchard. Zawada emphasizes ethical and existential concerns about AI’s impact on the art world. The theme of the film reflects society’s anxiety around authenticity, automation, and digital reproduction. It's now screening in select theaters and will be available for streaming soon, but you can explore the art direction, clips, and thinking online.
TALL TALES
