Film, Film Reviews

Review: The Special Relationship

By Mel on August 18th, 2010 at 10:15 am

We want our political biopics to show us the vulnerable men and women behind the spin and policy – and this tale of Tony Blair and Bill Clinton delivers in spades.

The Media, The Media News

Do You Know Hugh Sued Sam?

Channel Ten political correspondent Hugh Riminton has won an apology from Sam De Brito, after the Fairfax columnist alleged (incorrectly) that Riminton once uttered the infamous words, “Do you know who I am?”

Do You Know Hugh Sued Sam?

By Mel on August 16th, 2010 at 5:07 pm

Channel Ten political correspondent Hugh Riminton has won an apology from Sam De Brito, after the Fairfax columnist alleged (incorrectly) that Riminton once uttered the infamous words, “Do you know who I am?”

TV, TV News

The Beijing Office

Much like sausages, we love our two-dollar pairs of socks but do we really want to see how they get made? Ricky Gervais thinks those who make them do. He’s just franchised The Office to China.

The Beijing Office

By Andrew on August 16th, 2010 at 1:00 pm

Much like sausages, we love our two-dollar pairs of socks but do we really want to see how they get made? Ricky Gervais thinks those who make them do. He’s just franchised The Office to China.

Ephemera, Ephemera Columns

The Stupid Question: Why Does Striking A Match Remove Toilet Smells?

Let it never be said that The Enthusiast shies away from asking those ‘burning’ questions.

The Stupid Question: Why Does Striking A Match Remove Toilet Smells?

By Mel on August 13th, 2010 at 4:48 pm

Let it never be said that The Enthusiast shies away from asking those ‘burning’ questions.

The Stage, The Stage Reviews

Review: Sappho In 9 Fragments

Who was Sappho, lyric poet and original Lesbian? This intriguing one-woman show is more about offering provocative possibilities than providing definitive answers.

Review: Sappho In 9 Fragments

By Allison on August 9th, 2010 at 1:04 pm

Who was Sappho, lyric poet and original Lesbian? This intriguing one-woman show is more about offering provocative possibilities than providing definitive answers.

TV, TV Columns

The Best TV Stuff On TV This Week

Apart from scores of five-minute policy statements and announcements, there’s some watchable teev this week. Nine gets smutty, internet memes wrap up, the Kardashians infect free-to-air, and more!

The Best TV Stuff On TV This Week

By Andrew on August 9th, 2010 at 12:00 pm

Apart from scores of five-minute policy statements and announcements, there’s some watchable teev this week. Nine gets smutty, internet memes wrap up, the Kardashians infect free-to-air, and more!

Film, Film Reviews

Review: Inception

Visually stunning and with an ingenious plot, Christopher Nolan’s dream-stealing caper is itself like a dream: thrilling while you’re watching the action; kind of silly and clunky when you wake up.

Review: Inception

By Mel on August 8th, 2010 at 8:21 pm

Visually stunning and with an ingenious plot, Christopher Nolan’s dream-stealing caper is itself like a dream: thrilling while you’re watching the action; kind of silly and clunky when you wake up.

Books, Books News

Lazarus Writing

After the fireworks of July’s Hawke: The Telemovie, will anyone be looking forward to the wet blanket of November’s Howard: The Autobiography?

Lazarus Writing

By Andrew on August 3rd, 2010 at 11:05 pm

After the fireworks of July’s Hawke: The Telemovie, will anyone be looking forward to the wet blanket of November’s Howard: The Autobiography?

The Stage, The Stage Reviews

Review: Human Interest Story

Lucy Guerin’s latest work combines dance and spoken word to comment on our relationship with current affairs – featuring a guest appearance by SBS’s Anton Enus.

Review: Human Interest Story

By Allison on August 3rd, 2010 at 6:22 pm

Lucy Guerin’s latest work combines dance and spoken word to comment on our relationship with current affairs – featuring a guest appearance by SBS’s Anton Enus.