Son of Saul is one of the most remarkable and disturbing films of recent times. Set in Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp during the later stages of the Second World War, the film depicts the tragic experiences of Saul Auslander (Géza Röhrig) a Hungarian Jewish inmate recruited to the Sonderkommando, a group of Jewish prisoners forced into the hideous task of helping
Read moreLike Snakes On a Plane, Pride and Prejudice and Zombies is one those films where the title pretty much sums up the entire film. It takes Jane Austen’s classic romantic novel and archetype of 19th century feminine manners and adds brain eating zombies. The concept seems like a cheap, one joke gimmick and audiences would be forgiven for fearing a
Read moreWRITE NOW – tonight – first up Garry Fabian with a cinema review and travel piece, then I’ll talk with Jaclyn Moriarty about her latest engaging novel: A Tangle of Gold and later I’ll talk with Robert Lastdrager about his book; The Ghost Tram (a little gem). Please join me, Gaytana
Read moreThis week on ‘Built For Speed’ we take a look at two of the most talked about films currently screening in our cinemas, Sacha Baron Cohen’s latest outrageous comedy, Grimsby and the mysterious 10 Cloverfield Lane. We also dissect Uncut Magazine’s list of the best 200 albums of all time and play some tracks from their selections. Speaking of self-indulgent
Read moreBEST MEDICINE – today – I’m talking with Professorial Fellow Amanda Sinclair about her timely, practical book Leading Mindfully. Leadership can be healthful and fulfilling for ALL. Later, my interview with David Campbell about Euthanasia; plus, of course a lot more. Please join me, Gaytana
Read moreJoin Mark Naumann on Purple Haze this Wednesday Night 16/3/16 at 8pm (AEDST) as we pay tribute to Jon English by playing what is one of the best live albums ever recorded – Beating The Boards by Jon English and The Foster Brothers. Recorded over several live events it captures the fun that this era of Jon’s life was all
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