There is a revolution going on, an inner changing of the guard if you like, and for many it comes with a sense that something is wrong, out of sorts and very uncomfortable. A majority of people who are accustomed to calling the shots in their life and in the lives of others are losing…
As 2013 draws to a close, I find myself reflecting on the year that was, the many riches and lessons learned and I thank God for the Arts and Culture throughout this somewhat turbulent and changeable twelve months. I have nominated this my Year of Art and Culture because it has been filled to the…
The Power of Our Beliefs I met up with an old friend the other day. We haven’t seen each other for a couple of years and it was lovely to get a blast from the past. He said “old age has got the better of me” and I could ‘see’ the physical slowing down of…
An impulse to save a life launches a journey of fascination, intrigue and unexpected discoveries in Night Train to Lisbon. Based on Pascal Mercier’s bestselling novel and a screenplay written by Greg Latter and Ulrich Herrmann, the captivating film investigates the notion of being driven to the edge and the power of the human spirit…
British film One Chance tells the remarkable true story of Paul Potts, a meek and mild man with a big voice who is repeatedly beaten down and then beats the odds to win Britain’s Got Talent. Born in the industrial town of Port Talbot in Wales, Paul (played by James Corden) is only ever happy…
Adoration is a potent exploration of love, loss and possession, illustrating the lengths people will go to once conventions are challenged, lines are crossed and life comes full circle. Based on the novella entitled The Grandmothers by acclaimed Nobel Prize winning writer Doris Lessing, this Australian / French co-production highlights the innate human instinct for…
Working outside the law and under the pseudonym Honey, Irene (Jasmine Trinca) provides ‘nectar with a sting’, assisting the terminally ill to end their life with dignity and respect. With a string of acting accomplishments to her credit, first time director, Valeria Golino delivers a thought provoking and heart-warming portrayal of the many layers, lives…
SA contemporary classical music collaborators Zephyr Quartet celebrated some of the “motion picture musical masters” last night in a delicious rendition of rarely performed concert works for string quartet. Titled Beyond the Screen, the show was a collaborative project initiated by Zephyr violinist and film enthusiast Emily Tulloch, and also featured a new commission from…
The opening night of the 14th Palace Lavazza Italian Film Festival in Adelaide was steeped in music and gaiety, and the gala screening of The Great Beauty reflected the party mood of the celebration. Set in contemporary Rome, the story revolves around Jep Gambardella (Toni Servillo), a man with poise, presence and an enigmatic personality.…
A mother’s love knows no bounds in this confronting tale of loyalty, love and devotion. Cornelia Kerenes (Luminita Gheorghiu) enjoys the many comforts that life affords her among the elite of Romanian society. But in the middle of an opera performance, she is informed that her only son, Barbu (Bogdan Dumitrache), has caused an accident resulting…