An Evening with Julie Andrews What is it about a ‘Star’ that can bring over 1800 people from diverse backgrounds and various age groups, into one venue, in one evening, with rapport bursting at the seams and ending with a standing ovation? In a word, I think it’s about being relatable… (oxford dictionary) “to understand,…
Walt Disney drew inspiration from the world around him and created his work from the premise of what hadn’t been done before, ensuring his audience a new and exciting experience at the cinema. “Nobody could pitch a film as good as Walt.” Eric Goldberg – Disney Animator. Behind-the-scenes collaboration began in the Walt Disney studios…
Last night I had the privilege of being on the receiving end of the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra’s (ASO) Master Series at the Adelaide Town Hall. Third in the series of four, the audience was gifted the classical splendor of Wagner, Britten and Brahms. With a sense of synchronicity I am becoming interestingly familiar…
A Contemplative Nature With recent planetary activity in the form of recurring eclipses and global unrest, I know I am not alone in experiencing varying degrees of disruption within and without. It has been brought to my attention a couple of times of late, by individuals who were ‘brave’ enough to let me know that…
If you grew up with and loved ‘Charlotte’s Web’ as I did, you will identify with the wonderful teachings on the themes of love, nature and friendship in this childhood classic. I recently delighted in revisiting the book of Charlotte’s Web and today I watched the 2006 motion picture. Narrated by Sam Shepard and boasting…
The opening scene of Snow White depicts a beautiful young girl scrubbing the floor, peaceful in nature, surrounded by simplicity, with the air full of hope and wonder as doves fly and Snow White sings… “I’m wishing For the one I love To find me Today I’m hoping And I’m dreaming of The nice things…
Changing Tides Today’s observations are not from a movie, but a scene in my own life… One of my favourite things to do is watch the waves crash onto the shore at the beach. This morning my attention was drawn to the after effects of the crash, with the water pulling back in al its…
Coming to terms with life’s disappointments is made easier when the load is shared. At first glance Arthur (Terence Stamp) presents as the classic grumpy old man. He has nothing good to say and takes cheap shots wherever he can. Resigned to habitual cynicism, Arthur sustains his own level of certainty, unyielding in his commitment to…
“Chance is a nick name for providence… history is inevitable… made possible by human beings… action and passion, like fate and economics are its essential ingredients”. University Lecturer, Jed Lewis (Richard Jenkins) purports these thought provoking ideas to his students, in the recent release film, “The Company You Keep”, starring Robert Redford, Susan Sarandon and…
“Darkness! That’s the first thing I remember. It was dark, it was cold and I was scared. Then I saw the moon. It was bright and it chased the darkness away. I wasn’t scared anymore”… These captivating opening lines transport the audience straight into the depths of the adventure created by this wonderful computer generated…