Roger Lowrey reviews John Craven’s epic work ‘The Conquerors’ a tour de force tracing the careers of 100 local Geelong and district sports stars who competed in a total of 33 different sports over the past 150 years.
Almanac Reviews: ‘This is Going to be Big’ – documentary review/personal story
June 14, 2024 by 3 Comments
Callum Quirk identifies with the actors in ‘This is Going to be Big’ who overcome their fears and develop confidence through the challenge of participating in drama as he explains.
Almanac Book Review – ‘Merger’ (Part 1: Background)
June 10, 2024 by 6 Comments
In response to William Westerman’s ‘Merger’, Callum Quirk has taken a fine-toothed comb to the events of Fitzroy in 1996 and the environment in which they occurred. First up he sets the scene at a macro level, by looking at the emerging philosophical trends.
Almanac Travel and Music: From New Orleans to Nashville – A Tale of Three Weeks in the USA
June 4, 2024 by 3 Comments
Stan and Marlene Kluzek had a cracking time at Jazzfest 2024 during their visit to New Orleans, as well as a side trip to Nashville on their way home.
Almanac Music: The Wallflowers @JazzFest 2024
May 27, 2024 by 1 Comment
The Wallflowers closing out the Fais Do Do stage at JazzFest 2024 provided Col Ritchie with perhaps his major highlight of the festival.
Almanac Books: ‘1989 – The Great Grand Final’
May 22, 2024 by 4 Comments
The 1989 Grand Final between Hawthorn and Geelong was one the great Grand Finals of all time. Raging Bull adds his thoughts about the game.
Almanac Music: Neil Young and Crazy Horse @ JazzFest 2024.
May 21, 2024 by 12 Comments
Neil Young is one of Col’s all time favourites and to see him perform with Crazy Horse at JazzFest 2024 in New Orleans was a real treat and one of the highlights of the festival.
Brighton Jetty Bakery: a Eurovision black site
May 17, 2024 by 8 Comments
Mickey Randall is back with a sausage roll review, while also reflecting on Eurovision and the greatly missed Terry Wogan
Almanac Music: The Rolling Stones @ JazzFest 2024
May 14, 2024 by 9 Comments
The Rolling Stones left everyone at JazzFest 2024 in no doubt why they are the greatest rock and roll band in the world. Col was in New Orleans to see the show.
Almanac Poetry: ‘Please Feed the Macaws … I’m Feeling Too Indolent’ – Book Review
March 22, 2024 by 2 Comments
Well known and respected poet Kevin Densley recently released his latest collection of poetry, ‘Please Feed the Macaws … I’m Feeling Too Indolent’. Col Ritchie presents his review of this wonderful collection of verse.
Round 1 – Collingwood v Sydney: Red (and white)
March 18, 2024 by 1 Comment
The last time he was at the MCG, the incomparable Taylor Swift left her mark on Jake “Cobba” Stevens. On Friday, he returned to watch his Swans defeat Collingwood.
Almanac Films: ‘The Zone of Interest’ – Having Genocide as your Neighbour
March 1, 2024 by 9 Comments
Ian Wilson reviews a movie about the holocaust, ‘The Zone of Interest’ directed by Jonathan Glazer, and he was both impressed and moved by the movie.
Almanac Book Review: ‘The One Indiscretion of His Life’ by Gideon Haigh
February 12, 2024 by 1 Comment
The inimitable Roy Hay has reviewed Gideon Haigh’s latest book which looks at the life and times of William ‘Barlow’ Carkeek.
Mystery Pub: Marion Hotel
February 12, 2024 by 6 Comments
To round out the week’s activities, Mickey and Claire headed southeast from Glenelg to the Marion Hotel.
Sausage Roll Review: Tanunda Bakery and Café – Howzat
January 29, 2024 by 29 Comments
Cricket, cricket everywhere, but nary a conversation to be had between Mickey Randall and his parents. En route to the Barossa with a local Test to be played a sausage roll fit for review was sought from Tanunda.
Almanac Cinema: Thank Goodness for Ken Loach
January 1, 2024 by 9 Comments
Legendary British director Ken Loach’s most recent film ‘The Old Oak’ is one of true inspiration and a gem according to Ian Wilson.
Almanac Books: Best Sports Books I Read This Year
January 1, 2024 by 8 Comments
Peter Baulderstone nominates and reviews the best sports books he read in 2023. Add your own suggestions for Almanacker’s reading lists.
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