A look at The Return ((R)
The Trojan War has been over for two decades when Odysseus, the King of Ithaca in the Greek islands, washes up on shore from his ship-wrecked vessel.
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The Charger Adventure by Les Everett
Last days of the world’s greatest diva by Richard Jones
A look at Maria (R)
Director Pablo Larrain has been a lifelong follower of opera and in his latest film he shares his intense love of famed soprano Maria Callas.
Continue readingIt never occurred to them that you would succeed by Les Everett
Vatican City politics make ordinary elections look tame by Richard Jones
A look at Conclave (PG)
With the death of an ailing Pope the in-house politics of jostling Roman Catholic Cardinals in this movie make ordinary politics look very tame.
Continue readingVale: Ted Kilmurray by Les Everett
In 1997 I spoke to Ted Kilmurray for a story in the Sunday Football League Gazette. He loved chatting about his footy before he hit the big time. Ted died on 10 January 2025.
Continue readingSlow moving re-kindled French romance story by Richard Jones
A look at Out Of Season (PG)
Well known French movie actor Mathieu is determined to use a bit of down time to rest and recuperate so he books into a seaside resort’s vast spa hotel.
Continue readingFifth Test: that was quick by Les Everett
The Melbourne Test was so long, so hard, so dramatic we need something less taxing in Sydney. The Harbour City has tended to deliver in recent years by being rained out. This time it delivered a pitch ensuring a early finish.
Continue readingKonstas craving and turning Pants by Les Everett
•Darsee watching on Kayo as the partnership that mattered grew.
The Boxing Day Test: twists and turns
I wasn’t alone in being astonished by the batting of Sam Konstas on Boxing Day. The fact we’d almost forgotten about it by day five showed how great this Test match was. Embarrassing behaviour from Kohli had us wondering.
Continue readingSpinners and what you call them by Les Everett
My address to the assembled cricket media, administrators and players.
Thanks for coming everyone. I’m taking advantage of this rare two-day break to talk about an important issue – spin bowling.
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