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LatestJelena Dokic’s Incredible Survival
by Ian Wilson | Nov 9, 2024 | Reviews | 2 |
Try to imagine for one second a man (and I use that term loosely) who is a combination of Adolf...
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LatestIt’s Eric Idle…Nudge Nudge, Wink Wink
by Ian Wilson | Nov 8, 2024 | Reviews | 0 |
I’ve always been of the opinion that of all the British ‘Monty Pythons’, Eric Idle was a bit of a...
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LatestThe Art Gallery of Ballarat’s Latest Exhibition
by Ian Wilson | Nov 4, 2024 | Reviews | 0 |
If you’re a fan of the guitar, music’s most popular instrument, then a visit to Ballarat’s...
So You’re Overseas and Suddenly….(Part Two)
by Ian Wilson | Nov 3, 2024 | Reviews
Have you ever been a long way from home for a significant period when suddenly you hear the...
Read MoreSo You’re Overseas and Suddenly….(Part One)
by Ian Wilson | Nov 2, 2024 | Reviews
Have you ever been a long way from home for a significant period when suddenly you hear the...
Read MoreThe New Chapter of Tiwi Islands Footy
by Ian Wilson | Oct 20, 2024 | Reviews
The Tiwi Islands sit approximately 120km north of Darwin or about six hours by boat and car. It...
Read MoreThe Substance – Hollywood Meets Dystopia
by Ian Wilson | Oct 13, 2024 | Reviews
Occasionally I wander into a film having no expectations whatsoever and leave completely blown...
Read MoreDeny Everything- The Apprentice Review
by Ian Wilson | Oct 11, 2024 | Reviews
Just released in Palace Cinemas this week is a biopic of Donald Trump’s exploits from around 1970...
Read MoreBallarat’s Three Grand Ol’ Dames
by Ian Wilson | Oct 3, 2024 | Reviews
If you love music, art and cinema, Ballarat is primed and ready for visitors at the best of times...
Read MoreDecades of Excellence and Joy
by Ian Wilson | Sep 13, 2024 | Reviews
Given the magnificent Regent Theatre in Ballarat is now closed, both The Hardest Line and Stop...
Read MoreBallarat…this is where wind starts
by Ian Wilson | Aug 31, 2024 | Reviews
When I told a good mate of mine Scott, of our decision to move to Ballarat a year ago he told a...
Read MoreHear My Eyes – Wake in Fright
by Ian Wilson | Aug 16, 2024 | Reviews
Hamer Hall 16th August 2024 The classic Australian film Wake in Fright needs little introduction....
Read MoreThree Rippers and a Dud
by Ian Wilson | Apr 17, 2024 | Reviews
One of the best things about living in Ballarat is that we are only a seven minute walk to the art...
Read MoreCountdown’s Best One Hit Wonders
by Ian Wilson | Mar 8, 2024 | Reviews
Thanks to anyone who read my previous blog containing the very worst one hit wonders on Countdown....
Read MoreCountdown’s Worst One Hit Wonders
by Ian Wilson | Mar 7, 2024 | Reviews
As a teenager growing up in WA there was a right of passage on a Sunday evening, The Winners and...
Read MoreHaving Genocide as Your Neighbour
by Ian Wilson | Feb 29, 2024 | Reviews
British director Jonathan Glazer has produced some stunning films in the past twenty years such as...
Read MoreAn Instant Australian Classic
by Ian Wilson | Feb 13, 2024 | Reviews
On a recent trip to my native WA I caught up with a learned friend John who gifted me this book...
Read MoreThank Goodness For Ken Loach
by Ian Wilson | Dec 31, 2023 | Reviews
With ten hours to go in 2023, we finally saw a film to inspire us. Other than The Sound of...
Read MoreMemorable Bit Parts in Comedies
by Ian Wilson | Dec 18, 2023 | Reviews
It’s been another year of wretched news worldwide and it’s been a long time since a quality film...
Read MoreFavourite Album Cover Art
by Ian Wilson | Oct 29, 2023 | Reviews
Recently having purchased an old place in Ballarat, we finally had the opportunity to put up some...
Read MoreThe Brilliance of Platon
by Ian Wilson | Sep 3, 2023 | Reviews
Before this year’s Ballarat International Foto Biennale, I had never heard of British/Greek...
Read MoreA Tribute to Died Pretty
by Ian Wilson | Aug 8, 2023 | Reviews
We were recently saddened by the news that legendary Sydney band Died Pretty have had to cancel...
Read MoreJohn Cleese’s Final Live Act
by Ian Wilson | Jul 31, 2023 | Reviews
If laughter was currency, it’s fair to say John Cleese has provided an enormous return on...
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