Australia’s Prime Minsters It’s fair to say that Australians today have never been more dismissive or held in contempt our politicians, often describing them as selfish, vain and arrogant both online and in the media. Yet without them we wouldn’t have the Australian Government and in particular, our Prime Ministers have placed a crucial roleContinue reading “Book Review #14: The Good, The Bad and the Unlikely”
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Book Review #13: The Forever War – America’s Unending Conflict With Itself
[…] It is not the American deep state that is the problem, but rather America’s deep history. Nick Bryant Nations born out of war often retain the violent scars of their turbulent history. Nowhere is this better exemplified than in the United States of America, where unfortunately division, mistrust and misinformation are the norm ofContinue reading “Book Review #13: The Forever War – America’s Unending Conflict With Itself”
Album Review #8: The Preatures – Blue Planet Eyes
Sometimes, when I get lonely I think of you, All of this loneliness and nothing to do… If a foreigner or tourist visting our shores would ask me to name an album that truly reflects the sound of Australia, its people, its landscapes, and its cultural heritage, my first thought would be to name BlueContinue reading “Album Review #8: The Preatures – Blue Planet Eyes”
Denzel Washington Movies – Part 2
Ease is a greater threat to progress than hardship. Denzel Washington American actor and filmmaker Denzel Washington has been on our screens for over four decades. This month, I take a look and review more of his hit films… The Mighty Quinn (1989) Director: Carl Schenkel One of Denzel’s earliest films in his career, TheContinue reading “Denzel Washington Movies – Part 2”
Music Review: The Traveling Wilburys
Well, it’s all right even if you’re old and gray,Well, it’s all right, you still got something to say.Well, it’s all right, remember to live and let live,Well, it’s all right, the best you can do is forgive. End of the Line, 1988 During the late 1980s, former Beatle George Harrison asked his friend JeffContinue reading “Music Review: The Traveling Wilburys”
Album Review #7: First Aid Kit – Palomino
Where you go my love goes, darling… A delightfully warm album of country folk songs by two sisters at the height of their creative and songwriting peak, with a gorgeous blend of melody, instrumentation and vocals. Fantastic music for driving or travelling. There, that’s it. Done 😊 Oh, you want more? Hmm, let me think…Continue reading “Album Review #7: First Aid Kit – Palomino”
Book Review #12: George Harrison – The Reluctant Beatle
“With every mistake we must surely be learning.” George Harrison I love The Beatles, and their music. Always have, and always will, like many fans. Thus it come as a surprise to some readers that my favourite Beatle has always been ‘the quiet one’ – George Harrison – due partly to his fascination with IndianContinue reading “Book Review #12: George Harrison – The Reluctant Beatle”
Book Review #11: Jerusalem – The Biography
The view of Jerusalem is the history of the world; it is more; it is the history of heaven and earth. Benjamin Disraeli, Tancred “Astoundingly ambitious and wonderfully engrossing” are the first words that come to mind when describing Simon Sebag Montefiore’s biblical masterpiece – Jerusalem – The Biography. The book covers the entire historyContinue reading “Book Review #11: Jerusalem – The Biography”
Book Review #10: The Godfather
‘A friend should always underestimate your virtues and an enemy overestimate your faults.’ Mario Puzo “I came here today because I heard Don Corleone is an honorable man”. Ah, yes, The Godfather. One of the greatest Hollywood films ever created, with a superstar cast including Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan, Robert Duvall, Richard Castellano,Continue reading “Book Review #10: The Godfather”
Andrew’s Highlights #14
October 2023 – Feb 2024 Film Before Sunset (Richard Linklater, 2004) Before Midnight (Richard Linklater, 2013) Crimson Tide (Tony Scott, 1995) Hamlet (Laurence Olivier, 1948) Insomnia (Christopher Nolan, 2002) The Killer (David Fincher, 2023) Philadelphia (Jonathan Demme, 1993) The Pianist (Roman Polanski, 2002) Seven (David Fincher, 1995) The Untouchables (Brian de Palma, 1987) Raging BullContinue reading “Andrew’s Highlights #14”
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