TV, movies, music, that kind of thing
Gave the kids a laugh by showing them the state-of-the-art (for 1985) 3-D computer graphics in the Dire Straits: Money For Nothing video clip. Also good, the Calling Elvis clip, featuring the band as Thunderbirds… and the actual Thunderbirds too. All this was sparked by picking up Brothers In Arms the other week on CD, ... [More]
Fantastic: Atomic Tom performing Take me out, live on a NYC subway train using just iPhones. NB. Please don’t try this unless you are actually talented. According to the New York Daily News, the intro text about their instruments being stolen is fictitious. (via Eva Blanda)
Back in the day, I was obsessed by The Bill — part of my greater obsession with British television drama. I watched it religiously from the late-80s until about 2001 or 2002 when went off the rails and into soapie land, then I abandoned it. Last night I watched the final two episodes, courtesy of ... [More]
My old high school mate Konrad asked (a little while back now): How old were your boys when you introduced them to Dr Who and do you think it was the right age? I ask as Iâm wondering how old my daughter will have to be before I can introduce her to him. I think ... [More]
No sooner had the Magpies won yesterday than they were out causing trouble in Footscray, swooping the dog. Mind you the dog didn’t seem to mind.
Also last night, how’s this for combining my interests of transport and classic video gaming? The Super Mario tram — celebrating 25 years of Mario games.
Last night’s talk between Paul Kelly and Robert Forster appeared to be a sell-out. (Marita managed to get last minute tickets.) They chatted for quite a while about Paul’s new book, he sang a couple of songs (Sweet Guy, and You Broke A Beautiful Thing), and answered questions. The best question: What ever happened to ... [More]
I’m finding the situation in New Delhi fascinating. For those outside the Commonwealth and/or who haven’t heard, the city is having enormous problems getting ready for the Commonwealth Games. Sure, there are always stories like this ahead of big events, but in this case, there’s been an apparent terrorist attack (several tourists injured in a ... [More]
These songs are on one of my iPod playlists. Can you figure out what distinguishes them? Del Amitri — Be My Downfall Jellyfish — I Wanna Stay Home Weddings Parties Anything — Roaring Days Ocean Colour Scene — Mechanical Wonder Paul Kelly — Love Never Runs On Time Corduroy — Mini Loudon Wainwright III — ... [More]
Here’s something I’ve been pondering in light of recent events; not just my Dad’s funeral, but another that I heard about. I’ll put my view, how I feel about it, then you discuss. Agree or disagree. Like always. There’s no manual for this, and every situation is different, of course, so inevitably this will be ... [More]
High Definition-only channels ABC News 24 was the first HD-only channel. There’s more on the way: Channel 7’s offering aimed at the male demographic “7-Mate” will also be HD-only. Channel 10’s new “Eleven” will be SD, but it will replace the SD version of their sports channel “One”. There are rumours Channel 9 will launch ... [More]
Sometimes there’s just doom and gloom on the television. Previous post noting the number of CRT televisions showing up on the streets Of course, it’d be better if working televisions were put on FreeCycle (so someone can use them, rather than them just getting damaged by rain).