Pell’s Appeal – The Final Steps
Reading Time: 4 minutesGeorge Pell has one remaining avenue of appeal – the High Court. However, the prerequisites to such an appeal suggest that it is highly unlikely to be heard.
Monthly Archive: August 2019
Deep State: Corruption and spin in the war-on-terror
Reading Time: 2 minutesDeep State is an action packed, in-the-field, espionage drama. Currently there are two series. The main theme of both series is the exposure of corporate fraud and manipulation of US military policy and ventures.The settings are exotic, and the story is action-packed. But above all, the portrayal of the deep state in the context of the ‘war on terror’ is very powerful and convincing.
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood: Tarantino’s Swansong
Reading Time: 2 minutesAs the film’s name suggests, it recounts a tale set in 1969 Hollywood. For his last feature film, Tarantino has cast actors of the highest calibre. Anticipation and dread of the historically violent ending of the story, builds up ithroughout the film. Tarantino does not disappoint, delivering extreme violence, but on his terms. Whether you love it or not, you’re unlikely to regret seeing it.
Bullets
Reading Time: 2 minutesThis Scandinavian noir series tells the story of a Chechen suicide bombing mastermind, who had been thought to be dead, but resurfaces seeking asylum in Finland. The central figures are personally troubled members of the secret service and police force. This series delivers ample believable and entertaining bleak tension and suspense. The ever present tension and non stop developments make this a perfect series to binge-watch.
Palm Beach
Reading Time: 3 minutesBoasting a stellar Australian cast, Palm Beach is a thoroughly enjoyable and entertaining film with a distinctly Australian, but not cliched, character.
It is the story of a reunion of old friends flown in to Palm Beach to celebrate a birthday.
The uncontrived dialogue and dry laconic sense of humour allows the script to entertain while dealing with often real and confronting issues.