At primary school I suffered with recurring nightmares about being naked in public places. Continue reading
WAFL in motion
Bailey Banfield. Photos by Les Everett.
I’ve been away but the WAFL, to its credit, has continued. There’s a good battle for spots in the five with only the improved East Fremantle and Swan Districts out of the running. The Lions keep winning and are two games ahead of the field in top place. West Coast are beginning to look ominous – in form and poised a game outside the five. They’ll move in with a win over Subiaco on Saturday. And wouldn’t a successful Eagles be great for the comp… Continue reading
Is love-struck physicist a dangerous spy by Richard Jones
A look at Red Joan (M)
It seems incredible in this day and age that a former Soviet spy living in retirement in a beautiful London suburban street would only be taken in for questioning half-a-century after forwarding secrets to Moscow. Continue reading
It’s just the Dockers not the end of the world by Les Everett
Winjingarra Bard Bard. Photos by Les Everett.
In was 22 June, the Dockers were sitting nicely in the eight and about to take on the struggling Demons at the MCG. On ABC Grandstand expert commentators Adam Ramanauskas and Mark Maclure were working themselves into a frenzy about Freo. Continue reading
Are they past their play dates? by Richard Jones
A look at Toy Story 4 (G)
What to do with four granddaughters aged between 14 and eight during the school holidays? Continue reading
Speeches, speeches and more speeches before some action, finally by Richard Jones
A look at Peterloo (M) Continue reading
Hawks end Storm’s winning run
A look at Bendigo footy, Round 10 Continue reading
Wet suits Thunder
WAFL round 11 Continue reading
How long before combustion takes place by Richard Jones
A look at Burning (M)
Korean writer-director Lee Chang-dong seems to be very keen on themes of class division and resentment. He’s noted for his works on these topics, particularly in his published works as he follows would-be writers on their quests for publication. Here Lee features his protagonist Jong-su (Yoo Ah-in) who is forced to lead a hand-to-mouth existence in Seoul even though he actually lives in a lower-class rural setting. Continue reading
Bombers who headed west by Les Everett
The great Alec Robinson became a Goldfields and WA champion after leaving Essendon.
Essendon came to Perth Stadium for a Thursday night game with West Coast.
On the club website Rohan Connolly had a look at WA players who have played for the Bombers – he was even able to put together a pretty good team containing premiership players and Brownlow, Norm Smith and Coleman Medal winners. Continue reading
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