For my first show for 2020, I’ll have ‘live in the studio’, the amazing Linda Ronstadt cover band ‘Wild Dreamers’. They will perform a set of songs. Short bio: Wild Dreamers are a terrific Linda Ronstadt cover band. These fine musicians have shared the stage with genuine music icons throughout their careers, such as Paul Kelly, Glenn Shorrock, Brian Cadd,
Read moreThe ‘women behaving badly’ comedy has become a cinema staple in recent years with some successfully raucous entries such as Bad Moms and the pinnacle of the genre, Bridesmaids, providing genuine laughs and at least some insights into the social pressures placed on women. Unfortunately, the lame, predictable and barely amusing Like a Boss which stars Rose Byrne, comedian Tiffany
Read moreBombshell, which dramatises the events surrounding the 2016 sexual harassment suit against Fox News CEO Roger Ailes, presents a potent, if occasionally unfocused, indictment of the misogyny underpinning much of society as well as a clever, witty and surprisingly energetic dissection of right-wing political media. The film is set amid the chaotic fervour of the 2016 presidential race, where a
Read moreListen to this podcast of “Friday Magazine’s” live outside broadcast from Bayside U3A at the launch of the 2020 program. Your host Graeme Johnstone introduces special guests from Bayside University of the Third Age.
Read moreThis week on ‘Built For Speed’ we take a look at the multiple Oscar nominated drama ‘Bombshell’ starring Charlize Theron, Nicole Kidman and Margot Robbie. We’ll also let you know whether cosmetics comedy ‘Like a Boss’ is worth your time. There’ll be many fine tunes with new Aussie tracks, indie and classic rock favourites and more overlooked songs of the
Read moreJoin acclaimed Australian author (“Wild About You” & “Tomorrow Is Today“) & music commentator Ian D Marks as we countdown in chronological order the Top 50 most Iconic Australian Songs of the 20th Century from the beginning of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Era till 1999. Purple Haze is proudly sponsored by Songland Records
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