In which I introduce you to Colin Thompson — award-winning author, illustrator, tech gadget fiend and bit of an inspiration. I had the great pleasure of wrangling the easily distracted Colin Thompson for an interview earlier this week for a web series. In truth, he was in excellent spirits and I think we (me and …
In which I talk to emerging film producer Taylor Litton-Strain about her film Into The Streets, a documentary about Sydney's first Mardi Gras, screening as part of The St Kilda Film Festival. The 2014 St Kilda Film Festival kicks off this week, and Sydney-based producer Taylor Litton-Strain has three (count 'em!) short films …
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In which I try and convince you that puppets are people too, talk about the power of the human voice, and hopefully not offend too many documentary makers. Not too long ago, I worked on a wonderful documentary project called Dating The H*Bomb, a half-hour program that screened on ABC2 here in Australia. It was …
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In which I am delighted by Sydney’s growing comedy culture, talk a bit about the delightful David O’Doherty, and am delighted to see comedian and storyteller Michael Workman again. Despite being the biggest city in Australia, Sydney is not known for its comedy scene — Melbourne well and truly wears the comedy crown …
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In which I talk about small homes, lost libraries and e-readers. I went out on a limb a few years ago and bought my own home. And by bought I mean that the nice people at the bank have kindly allowed me the illusion of ownership as I slowly chip away at a substantial-for-me mortgage. …
In which I rediscover my fear of heights and give away a spoiler. But just the one, and if you look at the film’s title, you’ll probably guess what it’s going to be anyway. Above: Columbia Pictures' official trailer I recently started working my way through Neil Gaiman’s seminal Sandman graphic novel (i.e. ‘comic book’) …
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