French film Ces’t La Vie is supposedly a comedy but works better as a study in workplace chaos. Set amid an elaborate wedding reception in the sprawling gardens of a French chateau, the film sees catering company boss and ring master Max (Jean-Pierre Bacri) desperately try to control an endless stream of disasters. Staff flirt with guests, people suffer food
Read moreSuperfly is not another Marvel Comics insect-themed superhero flick but a remake of the slightly dubious but iconic 1972 blaxploitation crime drama of the same name. It wasn’t exactly a film crying out for a remake but Director X (who is better known for hip hop and r’n’b music videos) has done just that, updating the characters to a contemporary
Read moreThis Friday ‘Built For Speed’ tears up the airways with magnificent new Aussie tunes, indie favourites from across the globe, classic rock and even a foray into the world of hip-hop. On the movie front we’ll take a look at the cinema adaptation of Nick Hornby’s music obsession-themed romantic drama Juliet Naked which stars Rose Byrne, Chris O’Dowd and Ethan Hawke.
Read moreBEST MEDICINE – today – David Arkles will talk about the book Build the Person You want to Be (the ORANGES Toolkit) and local Psychologist Campbell Sinclair will be in studio to talk about an upcoming event. Please join me, Gaytana
Read moreEnjoying French actor/ writer/ director Albert Dupontel’s oddball WW1 drama See You Up There is largely dependent on the viewer’s attitude toward the quirkier side of French cinema. Those who enjoy manic behaviour, over-the-top performances, bizarre imagery and general silliness characteristic of French directors like Jean Pierre Jeunet will spoil their trousers over this film. Those who recoil at that
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Nine News State Political Reporter Andrew Lund talks to Colin Tyrus about the fallout from the Liberal Party turmoil in Canberra in the lead up to the State Election. Andrew says most voters know how to differentiate between State and Federal issues, but they might choose to punish the Liberal Party at the State level because the Victorian election comes before the next Federal poll.
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