The Lady is the non-descript title for the biopic of Burmese political leader Aung San Suu Kyi. Apart from a prologue set in 1962 when her Father, Burmese President Aung San, was killed in a military coup, the film focuses on the period from 1988-1999 during which she made the unusual transition from British housewife to Ghandi-like peace activist in
Read moreThose whose heads are still smarting from the brain twisting weirdness of Tree of Life better stock up on Panadol for new time-hopping French Canadian drama Café de Flore. What seems like a fairly straightforward tale of marriage breakdown between a successful DJ, Antoine (musician Kevin Parent) and wife Carole (Helene Florent) becomes increasingly strange as the story jumps back
Read moreThis week Built For Speed goes retro as we explore the music of that classic period from 1968 to 1972. There’ll be plenty of Beatles, Stones, Velvets and Stooges and much more. We also look at a stack of films this week including art house head-scratcher Cafe de Flore, Brit drama Deep Blue Sea and the animated fun of Pirates.
Read moreThis Sunday on The Live Sunday Sessions, prepare yourself for a melodic, beautiful relaxing 1 hour set from The Gracemakers. The name of the duo, comprising Tiffany Kommedal and Kent Morris is appropriate given the sweet musical odyssey this Melboure act will take you on from SUNDAY AT 4PM. The Gracemakers are a beautiful expression of sweetness and love aimed
Read moreJoin Nick Black on this very special Purple Haze Archive Podcast as he speaks to Australian singing legend John Paul Young to celebrate his 40th Anniversary of his stellar music career. John is best known for hit after hit, especially during the 1970s. Yesterday’s Hero, Love is in the Air, Standing in the Rain, I Hate the Music, etc. were not only huge Australian hits
Read moreThis Saturday morning from 10am until noon, tune in for the second week of four ginormous weeks of One Hit Wonders on Radio Ga Ga. This weeks feature artists will include Patrick Hernandez, Benny Mardones, Baltimora, David & David, Rupert Holmes, The Bureau, Osmosis, Nena and The Escape Club. Don’t know who the hell we are talking about???? That may
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