Peggy Guggenheim: Art Addict is a fascinating documentary that lifts the lid on a woman with a famous name who didn’t play by the rules. It reveals she loved art and sex, not necessarily in that order. Marguerite “Peggy” Guggenheim, who lived from August 26th, 1898 to December 23th, 1979 was not only ahead of…
The baton has been officially passed to Delta Goodrem as Grizabella, the shunned Glamour Cat and she makes a triumphant entrance to musical theatre, with the audience favourite Memory. What a voice! I remember thinking the same thing when I first saw Debra Byrne in the role in 1985, who, incidentally, attended the opening night…
Around 200 movies were commercially released in Australia in 2015 (more if you live in Sydney or Melbourne; less if you’re in a regional or country area); and as these things go, it was a pretty good year. The range of films – from predictable superhero blockbusters to surprising indie fare – provided at least…
I was a fan of the UK television series Cold Feet, so when I received this book written by the creator of that series, I was intrigued. Here’s the blurb: ‘Trust wasn’t something you could have in degrees; it was all or nothing…’ When one bad decision sends a happy couple into turmoil and turns…
The Seekers were Australia’s first international supergroup (they have sold tens of millions of records), so it is only fitting that their story makes it onto the stage as a musical in Georgy Girl: The Seekers Musical. With Judith Durham as their centrepiece, their arrangements and pure sound saw them score hit after hit in…
Vive la difference and don’t you get it in spades with this unexpected, fun and fanciful comedy set in a small French provincial village. The Bélier Family concerns a 16-year-old girl, played by newcomer Louane Emera (a former contestant on the French version of television’s The Voice). Her close bond to her beloved family is…
Recently we saw Eden, Mia Hansen-Love’s drama following an aspiring young DJ pursuing success and tracing the rise of Daft Punk and the development of garage dance music in France, which left me a little cold. This low budget feature from America also looks at an aspiring DJ who is aiming to make a name…
– Spotlight – Only in cinemas from 28 January 2016 We have 10 double in-season passes thanks to eOne Films. *(Tickets valid in Australia only)* Watch the trailer HERE Starring Mark Ruffalo, Michael Keaton and Rachel McAdams, Spotlight tells the riveting true story of a team of Boston Globe journalists who exposed one of…
– Love at First Fight – On DVD and digital now We have 5 DVD copies thanks to Curious and Pinnacle Films. *(Valid in Australia only)* Watch the trailer HERE A vibrant and acerbically funny subversion of romantic comedy norms, LOVE AT FIRST FIGHT is a smart and subversive look at young love. Between…
When it comes to personal meetings people fear or even dread, I dare say a blind date and first up with the prospective in-laws would rate highly. How about getting acquainted with your new spouse’s ex, especially when he’s the father of two young step-children you’re still trying to win over? That’s the contention explored…
