In 1996 the original Independence Day set a new high in spaceship special effects and a new low in silly-ass American propaganda movie making. Its cartoonish tale of gung-ho Americans repelling an invasion by slimy aliens was dumb but tolerable sci- fi action fare. Even though it was a box office hit that film has taken 20 years to spawn
Read moreThe 2003 film Finding Nemo was a box office hit that mixed masterful animation and adorable characters to create an instant family favourite. Almost stealing the film from the title character was Nemo’s faithful and forgetful friend Dory who was voiced memorably by Ellen DeGeneres. Given that film’s success a sequel was inevitable and Disney Pixar has wisely focused on
Read moreWarcraft: The Beginning is the film adaptation of the hugely popular World of Warcraft video game. Adapting video games to the cinema screen is usually a very dubious proposition as the elements that allow the game to function often don’t translate into an entertaining or even coherent film narrative. This, sadly, is the case with Warcraft: The Beginning a film
Read moreBEST MEDICINE – today – first I’ll talk with Gretchen Shirm about her book The Way the light Falls and later I’ll talk with Caroline Scully of Brainwave Australia and lots more, including info about Diabetes care. Please join me, Gaytana
Read moreThis week on The Vibe. We had local singer/songwriters Rick Hart and Karen Guymer on the show for a chat and to hear some of their songs. Make sure you check out the Podcast.
Read moreWRITE NOW – tonight – Heartfulness, Mindfulness and a Ghost tram. Please join me, Gaytana
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