Gorrilaz set to tour Aus and NZ!

Gorrilaz are set to bring their virtual goodness to Aus and N.z this December! Blur's Damon Albarn is the lead singer and brainchild of the world's biggest virtual band, that's reason enough to go!

South Solitary

South Solitary is an Australian romantic-drama set in 1927 and is the first film written and directed by Shirley Barrett. Miranda Otto plays Meredith Appleton the softly-spoken, easily 'lead astray' single woman who accompanies her uncle (who in reality is her father, Aussie star Barry Otto) to South Solitary, an extremely isolated island off the coast of Australia.
Her uncle George Wadsworth, a determined and difficult personality is the Head Lighthouse Keeper, replacing the last who commited suicide. Wadsworth is brilliant, in that he is for the audience easy to dislike; complaining about everything, treating Meredith with distain at times and constantl y giving the fellow lightkeepers a hard time.
Apart from making her uncle's cups of tea and dinner Meredith is left to her own devices, trying desperately to befriend the two other lighthouse keepers and the family that inhabit the island. "I must try to remain cheerful" she tells herself in the opening scene, but this prooves difficult.
The role of naive Appleton suits Otto and her cute pale little face. As does the role of surly, war veteran Mr.Fleet suit Marton Csokas. However the relationship that (very) slowly blossoms between the two is not overly convincing.
The film's scenery is both bleak and beautiful simulatenously. The script is at times funny and sweet, at othertimes the humour just misses slightly. While it was a sweet film, perhaps 20 minutes or so less would have made it more enjoyable. For the last 20 minutes the audience appeared somewhat restless and a few looked at their watches. The scenery photography is superb, the acting great but at times the script was a little bland.
2 and a half out of 5.

To be released the 29th of July.
Review by Annie Mullen.

This week...

there is lots to look forward to!

Washington's long-awaited debut album 'I Believe you Liar' will be released in a few days, featuring great poppy tracks like this one 'Rich Kids'!


Hot Chip are in town for Splendour and sideshows (I cannot wait to see them at Festival Hall!) I love this track 'One Life Stand' off their latest album!


Two Door Cinema Club will be here in a couple of weeks, Melbourne show sold out!


Bridezilla, packed with fantastic violin and vocals has a Melbourne show with Jimmy Hawk as support on July 31st at Ding Dong!

This week...

I have been cat-sitting for a friend, was looking after a lovely little feline by the name of Ralph, so I thought I would give you some cat-related tunes. Meow....

Love Cats




Alley Cats


Cool For Cats


Jellicle Cats(from Cats the musical)

3.

Now you're gone.
You took with you
all your stories,
all your songs,
and all our jokes.

You are
and will be missed,
you will be loved
always.

She loved you
with all her being.
I know it, I feel it.
The sound of her tears
is deafening.
My heart
breaks with her heart.
-------------------------
For Jarlyth.

Fanfarlo

Am really liking what I've heard London-based indie band Fanfarlo! Pretty crusiey and nice tunes! They are coming to Melbourne, a gig at Northcote Social Club on Aug 5th! I think it will be a good one!

See http://www.fanfarlo.com/home!

This weekend...

Am digging....

Eels 'Prizefighter' have played it a few times this week. Love it! Love all their stuff really!



Dan Black's 'Symphonies' plus the clip is so cool, referencing some major moments in film history!


some Ratatat to get me revved up for a big Saturday night ahead!


this is catchy too, Groove Armada's Paper Romance. They are going in a new direction with the latest album! And I like it!