TV, movies, music, that kind of thing
I was having a chat to my friend Stewart. He and his mate Joe have just launched a web site to go with their band, Joey Stew. They’ve got some downloadable samples of their songs on the site, so check it out, it’s funny stuff. But one lesson I’ve learnt over the years is to ... [More]
A couple of weeks ago we were having dinner on a Saturday night in Bourke Street. Something was wrong, and we remarked as such: it was about 7pm and Gaslight Music wasn’t open. For years, Gaslight has been a haven in the eastern end of the city, particularly when waiting to meet someone on a ... [More]
After living for some time with my iPod only holding a dozen or so of my favourite CDs (plus that great Billy Bragg paid concert download), I’ve finally embarked on loading everything up, in alphabetical order. So far I’m up to B. Thus my iPod currently has an inordinate amount of Area 7, Bragg and ... [More]
Here are my oldest and newest items of clothing. (Well, if you don’t count the socks I bought last week.) The red jumper is an Exacto brand windcheater which dates from probably about 1989 or 1990. It still gets an outing on cold evenings at home, and when painting (note the paint stain, a fairly ... [More]
A Series of Unfortunate Events — This was a paradox worthy of the appearance of Doctor Who’s reapers: Jim Carey in one of his rubbery face roles, yet not annoying. Who’d have thought? Nothing deep, but funny and suspenseful (well, a little) in the right places and totally fantastic set design. This turned out to ... [More]
As reported in the Age last week, there’s new research indicating that excessive watching of TV is associated with leaving school without qualifications, not getting a degree at university, and — oddly I thought — smoking. Particularly bad is a TV in kids’ bedrooms. I had a TV in my bedroom when I was a ... [More]
8 out of 8. 8 out of 8. 8 out of 8. 8 out of 8. 8 out of 8. 8 out of 8. 8 out of 8. So there. (Hey, I’m doing appallingly badly at the footy tipping this year; I’ve got to celebrate when I can.) While at Southland yesterday I found a ... [More]
I was standing in Myer looking at coats, accompanied by my very own “What Not To Wear” Trinny and Susannah — only these two were called Marita and Justine. They spurned the jacket I was considering, instead pointing out a more expensive one. I tried it on. “That’s a very good coat Daniel.” “It is.” ... [More]
Quick reviews of the first seven episodes: 1. Rose — A harmless romp, introducing the characters and concepts for new viewers, and reminding us oldsters too. Thank goodness not too much emphasis was on the baggage from the old series, something the 1996 telemovie fell victim to, thus alienating half the audience. 2. The End ... [More]
Dear Daniel Davidson Bowen aged 9, Re: your comments: cancel this website i’m daniel bowen age nine and my birthday is pon july 21 you idiot — Comment by daniel davidson bowen — Wed 29 June 2005 @ 18:56 i hate you i am daniel bowen — Comment by daniel davidson bowen — Wed 29 ... [More]
Here is my rather nice new (rather expensive) suit, seen over a startlingly bright red shirt I bought recently. (Rather more RED than I saw in the shop, admittedly.) What clothing have you bought recently? Leave a comment or a trackback.
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back. I used to like Jay and Silent Bob, and rejoiced when it was first announced they would have their own movie. But now I’ve finally seen it… well, either I’ve matured or they are best seen in small doses, ‘cos I didn’t think this was up to much at ... [More]