2018 and the Rat walks into a 1-star Michelin restaurant in Tokyo and orders the set menu. The chef asks would you like wine pairing or vinyl pairing? It is a no brainer. Continue reading
Monthly Archives: February 2019
Another Freo win and we hear the fans
All eyes on Ebony. All photos by Les Everett.
The Dockers were in complete control but still the feeling of calm satisfaction that had overcome me was surprising. Then I realised the extra element – the sound system was down. No mindless music after home-team goals, no exaltations to MAKE SOME NOISE. Just crowd noise, real footy atmosphere. Continue reading
Clint’s still going strong at 88 not out by Richard Jones
A look at The Mule (R)
Summer’s the time of year when I seem to watch a heap of late evening re-runs on the Fox Classics TV movie channel. Continue reading
New look Freo good to watch
Sabreena Duffy gets her kick away. All photos by Les Everett.
I was walking into a howling wind on the way to Fremantle Oval so I knew what kind of a game it would be. Continue reading
An extended struggle for the Queen’s affection by Richard Jones
A look at The Favourite (R)
I don’t think I’ve ever sat through a movie which boasts 10 Academy Award nominations. But director Yorgos Lanthimos has produced a masterpiece where the nominations cover just about every possible category. Continue reading
Tudor era facts and friction – and a little fiction by Richard Jones
A look at Mary Queen of Scots (MA)
Don’t you hate it when screen writers and directors override historical facts and concoct scenes from their own vivid imaginations? Continue reading
