Random thoughts and observations
I went to see Borat at the local cinema on Sunday. I thought it was gross at times but generally hilarious. I can understand why the Kazakhs are offended It has a bigger go at Americans and western society though, especially our self-righteous thinking that we’re the best. I loved the rodeo scene where Borat [...]
I don’t have any celebrity tales to tell, except this one. Jackie Weaver is a moderately famous actress in Australia. She appeared in the classic film “Picnic at Hanging Rock” and many others. Her stage reputation is supreme. Jackie must have a love for regional Australia, and I admire her for that. She recently came [...]
I watched some of the 20-20 cricket tonight between Australia A and Pakistan. In fact, I’ve just come from the TV with Pakistan at 5/69 after 11 overs, forlornly chasing 180 to win. I think the concept of 20-20 will take off. People love to see fast action and the three-hour timeframe is akin to [...]
Juliet and I saw Runaway Jury at the Wangaratta Cinema on Friday. I’m not a film buff; in fact I only go to the movies once or twice a year and rarely watch them on TV. My main interest in seeing this film was to compare it with John Grisham’s excellent book of the same [...]
John Grisham has a lot to answer for. He kept me awake until 3am, regaling with another splendid yarn. Eventually I had to sleep and this morning I needed to finish some work before the story could resume. I only have one regret that I finished all 568 pages of The Rainmaker in 18 hours, [...]
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