The other thing I did in March was go to a few films showing in the French Film Festival. I've rather decided not to go to these little mini festivals that are held outside the Melbourne International Film Festival. That's because the likelihood of finding yourself at a dud movie is much higher than at MIFF. And so it proved! But quality first. The … [Read more...] about French Film Festival
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Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show
I wonder what it takes to get International into a festival name. It strikes me the Food & Wine Festival has a bigger claim to international given the number of overseas chefs and foodies who participate. In any event I managed to get to this year's Flower and Garden Show, not having done so last year. I like it a lot. Always plenty to see and … [Read more...] about Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show
Melbourne Food & Wine Festival
During March we enjoyed some wonderful meals at the Melbourne Food & Wine Festival, despite the difficulties finding out what's on and when. This is one of the worst organised festivals in this town! The website is excruciating and there is little in the way of personal support for those, like me, who get lost in it. Enough complaining. Best … [Read more...] about Melbourne Food & Wine Festival
The Odyssey
I've been reading The Odyssey; the new translation by Emily Wilson, the first by a woman in English. I received this very handsomely presented hard cover book for Christmas. I've tried to read The Odyssey a few times before, but been distracted before getting to the finishing line. Lack of stamina? Poor translations? Who knows. I came to it via … [Read more...] about The Odyssey
The Play’s The Thing
We've seen two plays in February; a good start to our year in the theatre. Especially when you think that while I was working we hardly saw any for years! The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night I read the book on which this play is based a long time ago and clearly recall loving it. I remembered it took you into the mind of an autistic boy … [Read more...] about The Play’s The Thing
NGV Triennial – Part 1
This is the first NGV Triennial, a dedicated exhibition for Melbourne, recurring every three years, to present global contemporary art and design. According to the Editor's note in the NGV magazine Jan/Feb 2018 it's loosely narrated around five themes: Virtual, Change, Body, Movement and Time. We went to a members party at which we had access to … [Read more...] about NGV Triennial – Part 1