Babies Rating: G Distributor: Madman Release Date: May 5 I think it’s hard for a man to understand the universal female fascination with newborn babies. The first words that come out of a woman visiting a hospital room are invariably, “Ohhhhhh … so cute!” – even though the tightly wrapped bundle has little more than a hand’s-breadth of… Continue reading Movie Review: Babies
Pirates of the Caribbean – On Stranger Tides RATING: M DISTRIBUTOR: Disney RELEASE DATE: May 19 Disney returns with the fourth installment in this blockbuster franchise and what is likely to be a much discussed film and coveted DVD release for the remainder of 2011. Johnny Depp makes his fourth appearance as Captain Jack Sparrow, this time in… Continue reading Movie Review: Pirates of the Caribbean
Snowtown RATING: MA 15+ DISTRIBUTOR: Madman RELEASE DATE: May 19 Snowtown will be one of the most disturbing movies to hit Australian screens this year. However it’s not the murderous images that are likely to have the most effect. The film’s real impact comes from the fact that this is a true story, demonstrating real evil is never… Continue reading Movie Review: Snowtown
Burke and Hare RATING: M DISTRIBUTOR: Paramount RELEASE DATE: May 12 Burke and Hare opens with the intriguing statement: ‘This is a true story … except for the bits that aren’t.’ What follows is a comic examination of the truly bizarre Scottish trade in bodies that supplied 19th century medical schools. William Burke (Simon Pegg – Shaun of… Continue reading Movie Review: Burke & Hare
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Social commentator Judith Ireland explains how Australians are becoming more and more workaholic, and how we can turn the trend around.
TV critic Mark Hadley tackles the rumour that the eleventh incarnation of Dr Who may one day have a wife.
A legend of Christian rock in the 70s, Don Francisco shares stories from his life and his long music career.
Nicky Gumbel is internationally respected for his work with the famous Alpha Course, an introductory course to the Christian faith used in churches around the world. He talks about how it all began, and the part it is playing in the growth of the church.
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The author of Sex and the I Generation talks about why self centred, individualistic thinking has made a mess of modern relationships, and how we can fix them.
Our resident psychologist Lyn Worsley shares tips on how we can be more resilient in our workplace.
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