aftrs @ acmi

another one of aftrs friday on my mind sessions. this one started at 3.30 for a preview screening of australia on trial: massacre at myall creek.

the three-part docudrama was produced by december films for screening on abc, with each episode written and directed by a different team. this episode directed by ana kokkinos and written by andy cox focussed on the court case that involved white men on trial for the murder of 28 aboriginal men, women and children at myall creek in 1838.

after the screening, ana kokkinos conversed with sandra sdraulig so we got to hear how the actual court papers were used in the recreation of this fabulous episode. i was so utterly moved by the story and was sitting on the edge, hoping that the seven white men would be convicted (and thus hanged) but also knowing just how miraculous it would be if they were. this episode is airing on abc1 on thursday april 19 at 8.30 and the other two can be found on abc iView for the time being. check these australian stories out, they're fascinating.

the histrionics

i had won tickets to a preview of the histrionics at the malthouse which was awesome. i love theatre and the staging of this production was fantastic and as there was no research before arriving, i wasn't quite sure what i'd be in for. i wouldn't say i was pleasantly surprised, i was challenged - the playwright thomas bernhard's text was a dark comedy on ego and celebrity. "the world's greatest actor" dropped into a small village with all the demands and eccentricities that go along with it. an amazing performance by bille brown, who as the central character bruscon carried 95% of the dialogue - holy cow.

the malthouse continues to deliver thought provoking and excellent theatre. can't wait for the next show.

easter at the astor

how i love this film, the magic of henson creations, the imaginings of brian froud, music by bowie. just fabulous. the astor has a remastered digital copy of the original 1986 film. i remember watching this at the viewway cinema when it first came out, and even though i have my own dvd copy, it was awesome to watch it on the big screen again.

and what says easter more than a red tulip humpty dumpty egg? thanks mum. (yes, it was easter egg chocolate for breakfast - i don't care, i will never change). happy easter holiday everyone.

only a little foolish, happy birthday me