Archive for the 'Entertainment' Category
I have a friend who subscribes to a lot of magazines and whenever I see her she always brings a couple for me to read. They are usually of the more trashy variety and I must say I do enjoy having a look through.
One thing I have noticed over the years, is that I never […]
Last night I finished reading the Da Vinci Code, ( I was given a copy, I did not buy it!) and I must say I cannot for the life of me figure out what all the fuss was about. It is a long time since I have read such a badly written, ill-conceived, contrived, and […]
Ashes To Ashes
By Harold Pinter
Directed by Sam Strong
Cast: Sara Gleeson and Simon Stone
Venue: Fortyfivedownstairs, 45 Flinders Lane, Melbourne.
Season 15-24 March
Bookings 9662 9966
Last night I was lucky enough to attend a wonderful production of Harold Pinter’s Ashes To Ashes at fortyfivedownstairs in the city. Pinter’s writing is oblique and enigmatic at the best of times and […]
Well I have had a wonderful week of movie watching. Here is my latest offering for your perusal. Enjoy!
Boytown
Directed by Kevin Carlin
Starring Glen Robbins, Mick Molloy, Bob Franklin, Wayne Hope, Gary Eck and Sally Phillips
New release DVD
Boytown is a satire of the music industry and the transient nature of fame and it’s trappings. It is […]
Today, my darling man released me from my domestic duties and sent me off to the movies for a treat. So I am happily able to bring you a review of a film that is actually playing in cinemas. Hooray! Hope you enjoy it!
“Notes On A Scandal”
Directed by Richard Eyre
Starring Judi Dench and Cate Blanchett
Playing […]
Ten Canoes
A film by Rolf De Heer and the People of Ramingining.
Recent release DVD
Ten Canoes is a parable from Australia’s ancient past. It is a story, within a story, within a story and actor, David Gulpilil, is our narrator. He introduces us to his ancestors, a family tribe of the Arafura Wetlands of Central Arnhem […]
THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA
New release DVD
Directed by David Frankel
Starring Merryl Streep and Anne Hathaway
Young college graduate Andy Sachs (Anne Hathaway) unable to find work in her chosen field lands a job as personal assistant to the notoriously difficult Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep). Priestly, the brains and style behind Runway Magazine, is a woman who […]
