PETERLOO
An epic portrayal of the events surrounding the infamous 1819 Peterloo Massacre, where a peaceful pro-democracy rally at St Peter’s Field in Manchester turned into one of the bloodiest and…
Sometimes Always Never
Able to blend charming gruffness and winning affability with just the raise of an eyebrow, Bill Nighy has long proven himself one of Britain’s best character actors, and now he…
Love and Betrayal
Elise Hawthorne David Williamson’s new play The Big Time at the Ensemble Theatre in Sydney is a modern day morality tale set in the world of entertainment. The Big Time…
It Takes A Village, or Does It?
By Elise Hawthorne It was as if the timing fairies decreed that opening night of the Ensemble Theatre’s latest play be held during Foster Care Week. Luna Gale, a powerful,…
There’s Nothing Like A Good Book
By Elise Hawthorne Each year I get to review various books of all descriptions – here is my pick of the bunch. Better Brain Food Eat to cheat dementia and…
No Objections to this Draft
Craig Priddle Draft Day (2014) Directed by Ivan Reitman Cast: Kevin Costner, and a great cast featuring Jennifer Garner, Ellen Burstyn, Frank Langella Directed by Ivan Reitman (Stripes, Twins, Ghostbusters),…
DVD Knockout Match: “Let The Right One In” Vs “Let Me In”
Craig Priddle Blue Corner: Let the Right One In (Låt den rätte komma in) – Sweden 2008 (8.0 imdb) Red Corner: Let Me In – USA 2010 (7.2 imdb) Verdict:…
Charlie’s Country – Another World
Elise Hawthorne Charlie’s Country, Rolf de Heer’s latest work is a film that cements the acting talent of the remarkable David Gulpilil. His Best Actor award in the Un Certain…
Jerry Seinfeld 25 Years On….
Elise Hawthorne I must have seen every Seinfeld episode at least twice and they still make me laugh out loud. A while back I discovered Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee…
Get Medieval
Craig Priddle This weekend, Saturday 5th July and Sunday 6th July, Winterfest is on at The Parade Ground, Old King’s School, Parramatta. If you are in Sydney, within striking distance…