In 2006, Korean director Bong Joon-Ho gained rapturous notices for his inventive monster movie The Host. At the time, I felt that reviews were heaping too much praise on it because it was non-Hollywood genre movie (see also British zombie films) but it still it revealed a skilled and stylish filmmaker who was able to deftly walk the tightrope between
Read moreWith the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing there has been a slew of TV documentaries about this epochal event. It’s unlikely that any of them are as mesmerising as the current cinema release doco simply entitled Apollo 11. Through remarkable archival footage which includes 35 mm film, CCTV and astonishingly clear and vivid 70mm footage recently discovered
Read moreWrite Now – tonight – I’m speaking with Dominic Smith about his latest, brilliant book: The Electric Hotel; then The Wolves Theatre update and more. Please join me, Gaytana
Read moreBest Medicine – Emma Collin from Parkinsons Victoria – their services and the upcoming Walk in the Park; then Dr Rebecca Ray (Psychologist) on her latest book; The Art of Self Kindness. If you missed out on listening live, you can catch up via radio on demand- click on the Program Guide, scroll down to Tuesdays 10-11am and click on
Read moreJoin Peter Asher on this podcast as he discusses his success as one half of the 1960’s duo Peter & Gordon, best known for their #1 world wide hit “World Without Love” written by Paul McCartney. Peter Asher also talks of his association with The Beatles & his stellar career as a music producer having produced a litany of stars
Read moreThis week on ‘Built For Speed’ we take a look at the Mindy Kaling-penned talk show comedy/ drama Late Night which stars Kaling and Emma Thompson. We also review Kriv Stenders’ depiction of men at war in Danger Close: The Battle of Long Tan. There’ll be plenty of great music with new Aussie releases, classic rock and indie rock favourites.
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