From the yearly archives: 2011
A fine farewell was held for Clyde Holding today. Appropriately in the Great Hall at the National Gallery under that majestic ceiling. Two former Governors-General, one current and two former Prime Ministers, one current and three former Premiers, multiple current and former Ministers, Federal and State. These people don’t have to come to these things, [...]
Here I am again at the Melbourne International Film Festival, scurrying between the Forum and Greater Union cinemas with the occasional foray up to the Kino or down to ACMI. A terrific way to spend winter in Melbourne. Here are some reflections on a few of the films I have enjoyed most (out of the [...]
It was a dark, and windy night, threatening rain and a distinct chill in the air. I was feeling unwell, didn’t feel like venturing out. Didn’t want to leave my warm and cosy loung-room, discarding my iPad and twitter and word with friends! Least of all to see a film about women preparing for a [...]
We have said goodbye to Harry. Our 17 year old daughter took time out from her Year 12 study to re-read the final book, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows over two days and nights, then happily went off to see the midnight screening of the Part Two film on it’s first night. Then on [...]
You really had to be there. This article reports probably the least interesting thing Steve Wozniak said when he spoke at the Australian Chambers Business Congress on Friday, 3rd of June 2011. I didn’t know what to expect, but when this short, barrel shaped man strode onto the stage at the Gold Coast Convention Centre [...]
