Ian Wilson has had mixed fortunes when taking in several films recently, ranging all the way from a masterpiece via a faithful reproduction and a joyful animation to an absolute stinker!
Almanac Life: Fridays with Jack
January 3, 2025 by 6 Comments
Ian Wilson is a mental health support worker. He met the elderly father of one of his clients about a year ago and they’ve spent Fridays together ever since. It’s a boon for both of them.
Almanac Cinema: The Evolution Of Robbie Williams
January 1, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Ian Wilson has been to the cinema and presents his thoughts on a couple of films he saw, ‘Betterman’, and ‘Anora’.
Almanac Music: So You’re Overseas And Suddenly….(Part 4)
December 30, 2024 by 1 Comment
More Aussie songs that warm the cockles of Aussie hearts when heard while travelling overseas.
Almanac Music: So you’re overseas and suddenly …. (Part 3)
December 23, 2024 by 2 Comments
Ian Wilson continues his songs to remember home by for Aussies travelling overseas with Part 3 this week.
Vale Michael Leunig 1945-2024
December 20, 2024 by 9 Comments
Ian Wilson pays tribute to the late artist Michael Leunig, whose art left its mark on Ian’s life in more ways than one.
Almanac Music: So You’re Overseas and Suddenly….(Part 2)
December 16, 2024 by 4 Comments
Australian music heard while travelling overseas stir deep memories in the hearts and souls of Aussie travellers reminding them of home. Ian Wilson presents a travelling soundtrack in Part 2 of his new music series.
Almanac (Film) Review: An instant French classic
December 11, 2024 by 2 Comments
Ian Wilson and his partner Lynda have been off to the movies. At one screening they were the only patrons in the cinema; at the other the place was chockers!
Almanac Music: So, you’re overseas and suddenly…(Part 1)
December 9, 2024 by 10 Comments
‘Have you ever been a long way from home for a significant period when suddenly you hear the opening chords from an Australian band, a band you may not have even loved, just that song?’ This is the start of a new series by Ian Wilson.
Almanac Film: Mike Leigh and The British Film Festival 2024
December 2, 2024 by 1 Comment
Ian Wilson is always finding great gigs and festivals and exhibitions and here’s another one he brings to your attention with a few reviews: The British Film Festival.
Almanac Comedy: It’s Eric Idle…Nudge Nudge, Wink Wink
November 25, 2024 by 3 Comments
Ian Wilson and Lynda completed a marvellous trifecta when they attended Eric Idle’s solo performance at Hamer Hall.
Almanac Film: Jelena Dokic’s Incredible Survival
November 18, 2024 by 3 Comments
A documentary based on Jelena Dokic’s biography ‘Unbreakable’ has been released and Ian Wilson is impressed by the account of her incredible story told in the film.
Almanac Film Review – Like My Brother: The new chapter of Tiwi Islands footy
November 4, 2024 by 3 Comments
Recently released, the documentary film ‘Like My Brother’ looks at a group of Tiwi women who set out to forge their own paths in footy via the VFLW over a period of six years – Ian Wilson shares his review.
Almanac Cinema: Not a film for a first date
October 28, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Ian Wilson presents his review of ‘From Hilde With Love’, a film set during WW2 featuring the harrowing tale of two operatives of German Resistance Group, the Red Orchestra.
Almanac Arts: Ballarat’s Three Grand Ol’ Dames
October 21, 2024 by 2 Comments
Ian Wilson highlights some of the wonderful cultural and artistic architecture found in Ballarat.
Almanac Reviews – The Substance: Hollywood meets dystopia
October 14, 2024 by 1 Comment
Ian Wilson has been to see the new film The Substance and is full of praise for a well crafted and arresting – if not shocking – piece of art.
Almanac Cinema: Deny Everything – The Apprentice Review
October 12, 2024 by 5 Comments
A biopic of Donald Trump, ‘The Apprentice’ is now in cinemas. Ian Wilson presents his review of the film.
Almanac Footy: Footy for the ‘Disenfranchised’
The praises Ian Wilson sings for FIDA footy are well founded and deep as he outlines his personal connection to the organisation and its players.