Dracula: The Last Voyage of The Demeter is an adaptation of a section entitled Captain’s Log from Bram Stoker’s classic 1897 novel Dracula. While director André Øvredal (Trollhunter, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark) has conjured a tense and visceral horror story from this sliver of the novel, the source material’s limitations do show. The film sees the crew
Read moreHistorical drama Chevalier is a mostly stylish mix of racial politics, romance, music and revolution. The film is based on the true story of 18th Century French composer Joseph Bologne, the illegitimate son of an African slave and a French plantation owner who, having displayed a remarkable talent for music, particularly the violin, is enrolled at a Paris conservatory. There,
Read moreA screen drenched in pastel colours, oddly symmetrical compositions that recall childhood dioramas, zany off-kilter characters and obtuse dialogue, yes, it’s time for another Wes Anderson film. Some adore the droll humour, the oblique storylines, the monotone voices and the blank faces staring at the camera that typify his movies. Others, like myself, admire his visual artistry and maverick spirit
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Hello there, Hope my usual mix of music, trivia and humour makes the weekend fly by Please Enjoy JC
Read moreWRITE NOW – tonight 17/8/23 – Garry is on; then I’ll talk with Janice Simpson about Words in Winter Central Gold Fields;and then I’ll talk with Clare Mendes of MWT about their upcoming production. Please join me, Gaytana ALSO: let’s wear a mask to protect ourselves & OTGHERS from COVID, Influenza & RSV. Looking out for each other – that’s
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Join Molly May (Gardener) Andy Moratis (Comedian) And Dr Jen Martin (Ecologist) As they chat about and listen to Australia’s Favorite Animal Sounds!
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