Advertising, Advertising News

The Doritos Film School Is Taking Applications

By Andrew on February 19th, 2009 at 10:39 am

Spending tens of thousands of your parents’ dollars on film school might be okay for some. But Doritos are willing to teach you the ins-and-outs of filmmaking and pay you tens of thousands to do it!

Ephemera, Ephemera Columns

Death Of The Week: John Kanzius

John Kanzius loved radio. He also had cancer. So why not try curing cancer with his self-taught radio engineering skills? Well, he almost did.

Death Of The Week: John Kanzius

By Andrew on February 19th, 2009 at 9:00 am

John Kanzius loved radio. He also had cancer. So why not try curing cancer with his self-taught radio engineering skills? Well, he almost did.

The Media, The Media News

New Blood For triple j’s Home & Hosed

Dom Alessio and Steph Hughes, who both have impeccable Oz-indie credentials, are the new presenters of the national youth broadcaster’s Home & Hosed program.

New Blood For triple j’s Home & Hosed

By Mel on February 19th, 2009 at 12:03 am

Dom Alessio and Steph Hughes, who both have impeccable Oz-indie credentials, are the new presenters of the national youth broadcaster’s Home & Hosed program.

TV, TV News

The Importance Of Being Funny

Floppy-haired American humourist Demetri Martin has traded up to his own TV show, Important Things With Demetri Martin. Important, sure – but did the critics laugh?

The Importance Of Being Funny

By Mel on February 18th, 2009 at 12:29 am

Floppy-haired American humourist Demetri Martin has traded up to his own TV show, Important Things With Demetri Martin. Important, sure – but did the critics laugh?

Ephemera, Ephemera Features

“What’s With Neck Tattoos?” And Other Questions For An Ink Expert

We ask Chapel Tattoo co-owner Jane Laver about new trends in tattooing, the old ones that won’t go away, and why she doesn’t want any of you cleanskins spoiling your epidermis.

“What’s With Neck Tattoos?” And Other Questions For An Ink Expert

By Andrew on February 17th, 2009 at 8:59 pm

We ask Chapel Tattoo co-owner Jane Laver about new trends in tattooing, the old ones that won’t go away, and why she doesn’t want any of you cleanskins spoiling your epidermis.

TV Columns

The Best Stuff On TV This Week

Remember when free-to-air TV was full of movies? Those happy days have returned as Aussie indie flicks, Hollywood blockbusters and tales of wenches and whores illuminate your teev this week.

The Best Stuff On TV This Week

By Mel on February 17th, 2009 at 4:54 pm

Remember when free-to-air TV was full of movies? Those happy days have returned as Aussie indie flicks, Hollywood blockbusters and tales of wenches and whores illuminate your teev this week.

TV, TV News

The Simpsons New Opening Sequence in HD!

For the first time ever, The Simpsons revamps its main title sequence! Well, not for the first time ever. Here’s a brief history of the intro, with the new HD version, as a gift to you nerds from one nerdy Enthusiast.

The Simpsons New Opening Sequence in HD!

By Andrew on February 16th, 2009 at 1:16 pm

For the first time ever, The Simpsons revamps its main title sequence! Well, not for the first time ever. Here’s a brief history of the intro, with the new HD version, as a gift to you nerds from one nerdy Enthusiast.

Film, Film Reviews

Review: The Reader

The Reader tries to evoke sympathy for an illiterate ex-Nazi statutory rapist tram conductor. If it can’t win viewers over with a consistently nude Kate Winslet, what hope does it have?

Review: The Reader

By Andrew on February 15th, 2009 at 1:44 pm

The Reader tries to evoke sympathy for an illiterate ex-Nazi statutory rapist tram conductor. If it can’t win viewers over with a consistently nude Kate Winslet, what hope does it have?

Ephemera, Ephemera Columns, Ephemera Reviews

The Biscuiteer: Coles Creole Creams

You’ll love Coles – except for this racially awkward imitation Oreo biscuit.

The Biscuiteer: Coles Creole Creams

By Mel on February 12th, 2009 at 4:17 pm

You’ll love Coles – except for this racially awkward imitation Oreo biscuit.