I should have written this review before seeing the movie, because that is now what is playing in my head when I think of this book. But that's OK, because the movie is not only relatively faithful to the book, it captures the whackiness and primary-colours feeling of the book. Initially it was a little … Continue reading The Dressmaker, Rosalie Ham
Arrival (the movie)
Arrival is a fabulous new take on alien-invasion movies. This is no shoot ‘em up cowboy space movie, although there are elements of bad humanity that wants to revert to the use of force in paranoid defence. It's a more thoughtful and intelligent take on the genre. Actually, it's not an entirely new take. Contact … Continue reading Arrival (the movie)
Stephen King. Again.
Stephen King. With a chit-chatty tone and simple, everyday words, he's able to horrify. A master of the craft. How's this for a first paragraph of a short story? I've been having this bad dream for a week now, but it must be one of the lucid ones, because I'm always able to back out … Continue reading Stephen King. Again.
Breath, Tim Winton
There is so much in Breath, for such a simple read. Coming of age, boy to man, hunting for danger, what is a man, surfing/water/ocean, breathing. And not breathing. You wouldn't think that a 40-something, non-surfing, safety-seeking woman would be able to become so absorbed in this novel, but I did. Actually, I think it … Continue reading Breath, Tim Winton
Writerly Advice Part 1
Aspiring and emerging writers want to know how it's done. Like any apprentice, they look to their masters for information about the knowledge and skills required to become proficient in their chosen field. Common advice for anyone starting out in a new field is to find a mentor. Attach yourself to a master and learn … Continue reading Writerly Advice Part 1
More theatre reviews
More of my theatre reviews for Oz Baby Boomers ... Caress/Ache - Griffin Theatre Company, Stables Theatre The Three Muskateers - Genesian Theatre The House by the Lake - Griffin Theatre Company, Stables Theatre
Theatre Reviews
As I've mentioned in an earlier post, I've started writing online theatre reviews. I thought I better start cross-promoting! Here are the first few ... Cock - The Old Fitz Theatre Peace Train - The State Theatre Mother Clap's Molly House - The New Theatre
