As well as my ipad, turns out I am sort of kind of missing Perth... It genuinely has captured me in a different way than other cities have... I think it has become my favourite Australian city... It is pulling me back... But perhaps Sydney just needs some time... ;-). Since New Year I have … Continue reading Blue Mountains, Beach Hopping and Many Movies
Films
Films
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
Having not posted a movie related blog for a while and viewing part one of the epic three part trilogy of the Hobbit last time I was in Brisbane, I felt it only appropriate to see part two this time round... For those of you who might have missed it, this movie goes on to … Continue reading The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
Trance
Stumbling into a decision to see Trance in order to try some cannoli cioccolato's and calzone's, hearing James McAvoy's lovely voice, it seemed a decision well made! Directed by Danny Boyle, hypnotist Elizabeth, played by Rosario Dawson, is recruited to help an art dealer (McAvoy) remember where he has hidden a painting. The soundtrack is … Continue reading Trance
The Paperboy
On my list for quite a while, with cheap cinema day around again, I felt it was time to see The Paperboy. Based on the novel by Pete Dexter, the opening scene certainly caught my attention. Set in 1969 and narrated by maid Anita, played by Macy Gray, she unravels the story of Hillary Van … Continue reading The Paperboy
War Witch
Venturing to one of the independent cinemas in Melbourne, on a roommate's recommendation, Rebelle (War Witch) was Monday night's viewing choice. Told from the perspective of Komona, played by Rachel Mwanza, a girl in Sub-Saharan Africa, she tells the story of being kidnapped by rebels and of being forced to join the civil war. Not … Continue reading War Witch
Oz: The Great and Powerful
Taking advantage of cheap cinema day, having seen the trailer a couple of months prior, Oz: The Great and Powerful was next to see on my list. The film tells the story of Oscar (Oz) Diggs, played by James Franco, being transported from Kansas to Oz, and then of his journey through Oz to become … Continue reading Oz: The Great and Powerful
Scottish Footprints 