Archive for October, 2017

Wordplay: Farewell Timmy, a master of few words, but the master of mine

Tuesday, October 31st, 2017

The companion of David Astle’s writing and his first editor has left to fend with words on his own.

John Oliver rips into Australia’s ‘dispiriting’ same-sex marriage postal vote

Tuesday, October 31st, 2017

John Oliver has brutally taken aim at Australia’s same-sex marriage postal vote, calling the campaign “dispiriting” and a “waste of money” in a viral segment on his US late-night show.

On the road and looking for what happens in the mind of a mass murderer

Tuesday, October 31st, 2017

Mindhunter’s premise is brave and horrendous, and full of risk.

‘Deeply troubled’: House of Cards to end in wake of Kevin Spacey harassment scandal

Tuesday, October 31st, 2017

Netflix hit House of Cards will end after its sixth season, following allegations of sexual harassment against star Kevin Spacey.

Q&A recap: Old foes Alan Jones and Kevin Rudd finally find common ground

Tuesday, October 31st, 2017

On Monday night, two of the nation’s most important and impressive men appeared on television together: Kevin Rudd and Alan Jones.

‘Nuts’: Kevin Rudd’s scathing attack on US President Donald Trump

Monday, October 30th, 2017

Former prime minister Kevin Rudd has launched a scathing attack on Donald Trump, declaring the American President to be “nuts” and warning of China stepping into a potential regional power vacuum.

Why Kevin Spacey’s apology to Anthony Rapp falls short

Monday, October 30th, 2017

Kevin Spacey’s apology to fellow actor Anthony Rapp after allegedly trying to seduce the younger Star Trek star when he was only 14 years old has been quickly denounced by many on social media.

Balnaves Foundation withdraws financial support from Venice Biennale

Monday, October 30th, 2017

Arts donors are in revolt against the Australia Council, criticising “ill-conceived” changes to Australia’s participation in the Venice Biennale.

Eric Clapton bares his soul for Lili Fini Zanuck: ‘You don’t know anybody this well’

Monday, October 30th, 2017

Eric Clapton has scaled the heights musically, but as a new documentary from director Lili Fini Zanuck shows, he has also plumbed the depths personally.

Heroic result as Thor, Aquaman boost local film and TV production to record result

Monday, October 30th, 2017

The local film and televsion industries have just enjoyed the biggest year ever – and foreign money is largely to thank.