John Harms pays tribute to Paul Lourey, wonderful friend of the Almanac crew, who died suddenly on Monday.
Comment: Gold, Gold, Gold for Australia – in Virtue Signalling
October 26, 2022 by 3 Comments
Peter Baulderstone thinks the actions of recent elite sportspeople in protesting against certain sponsors suggests a lack of sophistication in their understanding of the whole situation. In a pluralist society, whose views prevail?
Almanac Poetry: Ariadne Threadless
October 24, 2022 by Leave a Comment
In this poem, Kevin Densley provides an alternative version of the ancient Greek myth involving Ariadne, her thread, and the Minotaur.
Almanac Cinema: My 25 Favourite Movie Opening Sequences (19-15)
October 24, 2022 by 1 Comment
Ian Wilson continue his selection of ’25 Favourite Movie Opening Title Sequences’, featuring this week selection numbers 15 to 19.
Chime – Damian Balassone
October 23, 2022 by 3 Comments
‘Chime’ is a collection of work Damian Balassone has released on Kindle.
Almanac Review: ‘Welcome to Wrexham’
October 20, 2022 by 2 Comments
William Westerman reviews the new FX docuseries ‘Welcome to Wrexham’, currently streaming on Disney.
Almanac Music: Col’s USA Trip – Back to Basics Festival Luckenbach Texas
October 18, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Col enjoyed the Back To Basics Festival in Luckenbach Texas, especially The Flatlanders.
A Guide to Black Cinema – Part 3: Django still chained?
October 18, 2022 by 3 Comments
In his third column, Nahum Gale shows how some so-called classic movies depicting Black characters and their circumstances entrench stereotypical understandings of People of Colour.
Almanac Poetry: Curriculum Vitae
October 17, 2022 by 4 Comments
Who hasn’t ‘added a bit of mayo’ to their resume to make it appear better to a prospective employer? This poem by Kevin Densley address the subject head on.
Almanac Cinema: My 25 Favourite Movie Opening Sequences (25-20)
October 17, 2022 by 9 Comments
First impressions often last! Ian Wilson has compiled his top 25 favourite opening scenes from the cinema, all of which grabbed his attention from the jump.
Almanac Life: Vale – R.J.W. Selleck
October 14, 2022 by 7 Comments
Dips O’Donnell farewells a much loved uncle.
A Guide to Black Cinema – Part 2: What is Black Cinema?
October 11, 2022 by 2 Comments
In Nahum Gale’s second column, he explains what Black cinema is, showing what characterises it.
Almanac Travel: Col’s USA trip – The Bob Dylan Centre Tulsa Oklahoma
October 11, 2022 by 6 Comments
The Bob Dylan Centre in Tulsa Oklahoma was an eagerly awaited destination Col visits during his USA travels.
Almanac Poetry: Get Me My Cloak and Staff!
October 10, 2022 by 2 Comments
St Francis of Assisi has been a topic of conversation in the past week, as it was his feast day on October 4. Kevin Densley’s poem relates to one of Christianity’s most beloved figures and his way with creatures great and small.
Almanac Music: The (Almost) Uncrushable Mark Lanegan
October 8, 2022 by 3 Comments
Mark Lanegan died earlier this year at the age of 57. Ian Wilson has a deep appreciation of his music, and of Lanegan. Some time ago he reviewed Lanegan’s memoir, a modified version of which is the basis of this piece.
The Blanchetown Hotel: A pea and corn salad celebration
October 8, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Mickey Randall takes on another old pub filled with character – and a failsafe salad option that takes its hues from the Australian sporting colours.
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