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 eighteen I have seen so far). Melancholia. A … [Read more...] about MIFF Madness
Archives for July 2011
Bridesmaids
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 wedding. I am an old school feminist - weddings are … [Read more...] about Bridesmaids
Our Harry
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 Friday we rented Part One and watched it together, followed by a … [Read more...] about Our Harry