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 Film Review – Like My Brother: The new chapter of Tiwi Islands footy
November 4, 2024 by 3 Comments
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 (Local) Geography: Ballarat’s own Kakadu
October 7, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Ian Wilson found a local version of Kakadu in his ‘backyard’ near Ballarat – but wore the wrong shoes!
Almanac Footy: Characters of the VFA 1987-1994
September 21, 2024 by 12 Comments
Ian Wilson remembers some of the characters who played VFA footy during his time as a player from 1987 – 1994.
Almanac Music: Decades of Excellence and Joy
September 14, 2024 by 7 Comments
Ian Wilson reviews two great DVDs of two great bands – Midnight Oil and Talking Heads.
Almanac Travel: 2017 Just For Laffs Festival Montreal – Day 4
September 10, 2024 by 1 Comment
It’s Day 4 at the 2017 ‘Just For Laffs Festival’ in Montreal as Ian Wilson relives his fabulous time there.
Almanac Life: Ballarat … This Is Where Wind Starts!
September 3, 2024 by 4 Comments
Ian Wilson moved to Ballarat twelve months ago and absolutely enjoys his new life there. According to Ian, one of the best spots to escape the weather is The Art Gallery of Ballarat as he takes us on a tour of the gallery.
Almanac Travel: Just For Laughs Festival Montreal, Day 3
September 2, 2024 by Leave a Comment
More from Ian Wilson’s trip in 2017 to Canada, with artistic flair on full display.
Almanac Footy: A Day at Country Footy
August 25, 2024 by 4 Comments
Ian Wilson has a day out enjoying a game of country footy featuring Dunstown v Carngham-Linton in a Central Highlands League Elimination Final.
Almanac Travel: Seinfeld, Old Montreal and Mt Royal Park
August 19, 2024 by 2 Comments
Ian Wilson delves back into a trip to Montreal in 2017 when he found (in a roundabout way) Ron Barassi and a dog playing the violin.
Almanac Cinema: Music: Hear My Eyes – ‘Wake in Fright’
August 18, 2024 by 11 Comments
As part of the Melbourne International Film Festival, Ian Wilson enjoyed the Australian classic movie ‘Wake in Fright’ with a live soundtrack performed during the showing of the film.
Twelve Recommendations from Twelve Months in Ballarat
August 12, 2024 by 9 Comments
A year on from moving to Ballarat with his partner, Ian Wilson provides us with a rundown on his favourite local spots
Almanac Travel: Introduction to ‘Just For Laffs’ Festival Montreal
August 6, 2024 by 2 Comments
Ian Wilson’s 2017 travelogue through North America stops in Montreal.
Almanac Sports (Comment): HG & Roy’s Olympics Once Again
August 2, 2024 by 6 Comments
Ian Wilson has mixed feelings about the Olympic Games. His childhood awe has taken on a more measured appreciation as he gets on in years. But there’s always a shining light that he reprises here for us.
Almanac Travel: The Grand Architecture of Chicago and The House of Blues
July 29, 2024 by 1 Comment
Ian Wilson and his partner Lynda continue their travels in Chicago including visits to the grand architecture of the city, and of course The House of Blues.
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.