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EMMA – The Movie (2020)

This recent adaptation of Jane Austen’s 1815 novel is certainly not what I expected.  Having never read the book, I always (mistakenly) considered this...

A Beautiful Day In The Neighbourhood

The film basically told through the eyes of the troubled and angry investigative reporter sent to interview Mr Rogers, balances for some time on whether the children's show host is too good to be true. Isn't it revealing that we feel more comfortable with people of darkness than people of light?

Parasite – The Movie (2019 – Korean language with English subtitles)

“With No plan – Nothing can go wrong”. To call this film different or even original would be an absolute understatement. Traditionally foreign language films are...

True History of the Kelly Gang review: an unheroic portrait of a violent, unhinged, colonial punk

This screen version of Ned Kelly does not die a hero. Stan Justin Kurzel’s latest film, True History of the Kelly Gang, marks the tenth screen version...

By rejecting stereotypes, Slam and Ramy show us authentic Arab Muslim men on screen

Two new screen productions – Ramy and Slam – tell stories embracing the complexity of young Arab and Muslim men in the US...

In Ride Like a Girl, Rachel Griffiths feminises the traditionally male hero’s journey – and warms hearts

Teresa Palmer, centre, as Michelle Payne in Ride Like a Girl. Transmission Films Review: Ride Like a Girl Award-winning actor Rachel Griffiths takes the reins...

Venom: an excellent superhero film, perhaps best not experienced in 4DX

Tom Hardy in Venom: the intense action sequences are balanced by disarming humour. Avi Arad Productions, Columbia Pictures Corporation,Marvel Entertainment. The history of Hollywood is,...

Sunday Film Review : The Australian zombie horror Cargo is burdened by its own gravitas

In Cargo, Martin Freeman plays Andy, a man who has to kill his wife after she turns into a zombie and travels across...

Loktak Lairembee

Loktak is a lake that supports a fishing community that builds houses on floating biomass and fish from long canoes. A fully self-sustainable community...

It’s Only The End Of The World – film review

Oh lord this was tough to get through. Directed by French Canadian Xavier Dolan, who is only 27, this adaptation of a play by Jean-Luc...
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Breakfast crêpe? Bean there, done that

“A light breakfast this morning,” I told myself. This pancake is huge – but don’t panic! – it’s mostly shredded yam bean, which surely...

Discovering Fort Walton’s Maritime Treasures: Exploring Boating, Yachting, and Fishing Culture

Nestled along the sandy shores of Florida's Panhandle, Fort Walton embodies a captivating blend of coastal beauty and rich maritime history. Here, the gentle...

Lunch is all about the colorful, grilled vegies (with pork medallions and french fries)

Lunch is all about the vegies. Colorful, grilled vegetables with pan fried pork medallions in a real barbecue sauce, french fries and a complimentary...

Mick Pacholli

Mick created TAGG - The Alternative Gig Guide in 1979 with Helmut Katterl, the world's first real Street Magazine. He had been involved with his fathers publishing business, Toorak Times and associated publications since 1972.  Mick was also involved in Melbourne's music scene for a number of years opening venues, discovering and managing bands and providing information and support for the industry. Mick has also created a number of local festivals and is involved in not for profit and supporting local charities.