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Of quiet, brutal comedy and John Cusack January 10, 2014

When I first started this blog I used to write about television regularly. Here’s a throwback to the olden days. Something I have had time to do since leaving work is catch up on my film and TV viewing. Or maybe I’ve just felt like I’ve had time to do this as my mind has […]

Thoughts on Mrs Carey’s Concert September 23, 2011

On Monday evening I sat down to watch Mrs Carey’s Concert, the documentary by Bob Connolly and Sophie Raymond. It followed the “trials and tribulations’ of Mrs Carey – music teacher at a Sydney girls’ school – over two years as she prepared her school’s musicians for a concert at the Opera House. Yes, that’s […]

I’m a Judith Lucy fan July 30, 2011

I haven’t written much about television for a while. That’s not because I haven’t been watching TV. It’s just that nothing much has been very interesting. This week though there are a few things mentioning. Angry BoysThis week saw the final episode of Angry Boys. I was crossing my fingers and toes that the legends […]

I’m a Judith Lucy fan

I haven’t written much about television for a while. That’s not because I haven’t been watching TV. It’s just that nothing much has been very interesting. This week though there are a few things mentioning. Angry BoysThis week saw the final episode of Angry Boys. I was crossing my fingers and toes that the legends […]

@DavetheFish said he was dull March 12, 2011

New Tricks has to be one of the most charming and comforting programs on the telly at the moment. Unlike the fashion in most crime dramas there is no blood and gore which is a plus (although that doesn’t stop me from watching Bones). However, it is the actors which make it a worthwhile hour […]

@DavetheFish said he was dull

New Tricks has to be one of the most charming and comforting programs on the telly at the moment. Unlike the fashion in most crime dramas there is no blood and gore which is a plus (although that doesn’t stop me from watching Bones). However, it is the actors which make it a worthwhile hour […]

The Battle of the Music Quiz Shows Part 2: A Very Specky Christmas December 20, 2009

Too much vaudeville and faffing about for me I’m afraid. Did Rockwiz book all the good Australian music guests first? Here are some questions I have:1. Peter Garrett? – yes I know he is an Australian “music legend” but now he is a politician. Neither did he crack many good jokes and frequently looked a […]

The Battle of the Music Quiz Shows Part 2: A Very Specky Christmas

Too much vaudeville and faffing about for me I’m afraid. Did Rockwiz book all the good Australian music guests first? Here are some questions I have:1. Peter Garrett? – yes I know he is an Australian “music legend” but now he is a politician. Neither did he crack many good jokes and frequently looked a […]

The Battle of the Music Quiz Shows Part 1: Rockwiz December 19, 2009

Now for all of you out there who like myself have no life and sat at home last night, I hope you were fortunate enough to catch the Rockwiz Christmas Special. Julia Zemiro was her usual rock-glamorous self. She’s got quite the knack of improvising with the guests and I find her to be quite […]

The Battle of the Music Quiz Shows Part 1: Rockwiz

Now for all of you out there who like myself have no life and sat at home last night, I hope you were fortunate enough to catch the Rockwiz Christmas Special. Julia Zemiro was her usual rock-glamorous self. She’s got quite the knack of improvising with the guests and I find her to be quite […]