It might be that I've seen Loving Vincent and Dunkirk close together but there's something about both of them that appeals to me as a writer. Both go back to primary sources in that they use the letters of Vincent and Theo van Gogh, and the speeches of Winston Churchill in the dialogue to effect … Continue reading Review: Dunkirk, Loving Vincent (& other stories)
Stuff I Like
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Review: Loving Vincent
The Melbourne International Film Festival is on and of everything on offer I have managed to see one film. But it was a good one: Loving Vincent at the Forum Theatre. Twas three sittings to a sell out crowd, if that indicates the interest in this. To understand this work is a stunning creative and … Continue reading Review: Loving Vincent
Review: It’s always got to be blood
Art can be many things, an escape, a refuge, a comforting but stimulating vision of what is immanent and transcendent, or a reflection on the human condition, or a combination of these, or something else entirely. For Science Week, the Science Gallery in the Frank Tate Building of the University of Melbourne opened. It's first … Continue reading Review: It’s always got to be blood
Review: Buddha’s Smile
If you are going to see the exquisite Hokusai showcase at the National Gallery of Victoria, or even if you aren't, the temporary exhibit Buddha's Smile is worth a look, and a listen. I'm not suggesting a direct link between the exhibits, by the way or even a broad, 'let's lump all the Asian art … Continue reading Review: Buddha’s Smile
Review: Syria – Ancient History Modern Conflict
The Ian Potter Gallery at the University of Melbourne is displaying Syria - Ancient History Modern Conflict until the end of August. I took a look because (no surprise at all) I'm fascinated by old things. But also because of a sense of a need to bear witness to archaeological and preservation work that can … Continue reading Review: Syria – Ancient History Modern Conflict
Nightswimming (classes)
Nightswimming deserves a quiet night. I made a decision when I was sick some months ago. Simple as sending an email when I couldn't sleep to change, put things in reverse. And learn. Now in my second term, the water seems more welcoming. Still. It's so much clearer. Each evening I leave my stuff at the water's … Continue reading Nightswimming (classes)
Review: Dreamland Japan
The National Gallery of Victoria is currently exhibiting more than 150 works of art (prints, books, manga, cloth items etc) by the Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai. Even if you haven't heard of him, you may know one of his pictures, because it is now one of the most famous and reproduced scenes in the world: … Continue reading Review: Dreamland Japan
Doctor Who: Suspension of relief?
It's been a momentous couple of weeks in Doctor Who news. The announcement of the 13th Doctor kept me smiling all the way to work (or at least until I began to read responses), while the preview for the Christmas episode looks like it could be pleasing (or infuriating) to old school fans and newer … Continue reading Doctor Who: Suspension of relief?
Doctor Who: Falling
Spoilers ok? The sky is still blue And so it has come to pass The Doctor Falls and our perception filters have been lifted and we can see the great event happen on the horizon, and like anything in a black hole, we are crushed, and perhaps, made anew. And, because time dilation means The … Continue reading Doctor Who: Falling
Imperfect articles
If you've been visiting a while then you may recall me wittering on about a sketchbook. Well, my latest effort has been uploaded for perusal online at The Sketchbook Project. Some of the pencil sketches haven't come up so clearly, but hey, my little book of pictures is in the world. And it turns out … Continue reading Imperfect articles
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