More fantastic profiles from Trevor Blainey in his ‘Not Quite Bob’ series, this week featuring Little Axe, Otis Taylor, Ben Harper, and the Black Keys.
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 Teams: Up to tricks; Best of 46 (1980- )
October 17, 2022 by 3 Comments
Is this the first time two players of 198cm or taller have been named skipper and vice captain? Rodney Boyd continues to squeeze out sides, this time of the famous Number 46.
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.
Sal’s Caulfield Cup Day Preview (with a few comments on the AFL trade period thrown in)
October 15, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Sal Ciardulli likes Benaud in the Caulfield Cup and Nature Strip in The Everest. I couldn’t help but notice his story is precisely 1111 words long. Is there something in that?
Almanac Life: Vale – R.J.W. Selleck
October 14, 2022 by 7 Comments
Dips O’Donnell farewells a much loved uncle.
Almanac Rugby League: The complete World Cup schedule
October 13, 2022 by Leave a Comment
The postponed 2021 Rugby League World Cup finally comes to fruition this weekend with the start of the month-long tournament in England. It features women’s, men’s and wheelchair competitions. See the full schedule of matches here.
Mark Philippoussis
October 11, 2022 by 6 Comments
Casanova and Kournikova, a little something from Balassone!
Grand Final Week: Citrus Bueller’s Day On
October 11, 2022 by 7 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber had a massive few days around the Grand Final. He reckons he felt like Ferris Bueller. Here’s his account.
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 WAFL: Future prospects after a Falcon flag
October 11, 2022 by 2 Comments
The WAFL grand final has been played and won by West Perth over a gallant Claremont. Les Everett turns his attention to WAFL players who may feature in this year’s AFL draft.
Almanac Baseball: MLB Final Eight
October 10, 2022 by 4 Comments
It’s not footy finals, but it’s finals of a different sort – Brian the Ruminator has all the info from the beginning of the pointy end of the MLB season.
Almanac Teams: The Long(muir) and the Short of it; Obscure 45s (1980- )
October 10, 2022 by 2 Comments
For Rodney Boyd’s second dip at Number 45 we have a couple of WAFL premiers from 2003, one player who came from the USA (another who went the other way) and one of the Paul Kellys.
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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