After reading Coriolanus I wanted to read a play I was familiar with so I could get used to the language. So my next play would be Hamlet, followed by David Tennant's 2009 RSC film adaptation. Now, there is no arguing that it is a fantastic play and that David's performance as Hamlet is top notch.... it's... Continue Reading →
You may have noticed I've been on a little Tom Hiddleston binge, when I found out that he played Coriolanus in the Donmar Warehouse production. Trying to find it online I couldn't so I resided to the fact that I wouldn't be able to find it as it wasn't released on DVD. So, even though... Continue Reading →
At least once a year I love to watch a movie or read a book that reminds me of how lucky I am to live in today's society... even of there are some days that there seems to be no hope. This years' selection was the 1975 novel High-Rise by JG Ballard, I listened to it on... Continue Reading →
‘What do you think it is about Loki that people seem to really love, more over Thor?’ an audience member at Comic Con asked. Tom Hiddleston gave an honest answer that I will come back too, but this question made me think. It is after re-watching the movies again that I realised why I haven’t... Continue Reading →
My second comic for the year, and all thanks to the fact that after watching The Night Manager I went into a Marvel spiral and realised the reason why I haven't proclaimed my loyalty to a particular Avenger is because... I have been Loki'd all along. So, this led me wanting to read at least... Continue Reading →
It is International Transgender Visibility Day, and I wanted to post something. As I consider myself an ally, but don't feel 100% comfortable talking about a topic that I am still learning about - I thought I would share a bunch of videos from friends and the like. Enjoy. First what is Transgender? ... Continue Reading →
After waiting for six months I finally got to see The Danish Girl, a movie about Lili Elbe, the first transgender woman. First off I want to discuss Eddie Redmayne's portrayal. There has been a lot of backlash about it, honestly, listening to him talk about how he approached the role of Einar/Lili, reading the... Continue Reading →
It is nearly my favourite time of year, no, not Christmas but Melbourne International Comedy Festival. I sat* down with my friend, and creator of The Mighty Little Puppet Show, Rob Lloyd to ask about his 2016 show. 1. What is the idea behind the show? The Mighty Little Puppet Show is an improvisational,... Continue Reading →
I have read and heard many arguments for and against all forms of book, whether it be a physical, electronic or audio version of the book. It is my recent read of The Crimson Petal and The White by Michael Faber that throughout the 6 weeks it took me to read, I read parts on... Continue Reading →
