The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society – Review
The screenplay for this wondrous film has great depth, wonderful sincerity and is driven by the very appealing diversity of characters the story brings together
World War II
Darkest Hour – Mobilizing the English Language to Inspire
In the film the Darkest Hour actor Gary Oldman digs deep to find the essence of wartime PM Winston Churchill who he and Director Jo Wright have made accessible
Lily Brett – Too Many Men, Things Could Be Worse, Only in NY
Author Lily Brett embraces literary rigour, truth, as well as memory and identity as she gives shape and form to unforgettable characters in her acclaimed books
Their Finest: Disarms & Charms – Proving the Power of Movies
Their Finest, adapted by Gaby Chiappe from a novel by Lissa Evans, is a movie about uplifting a nation’s spirits with Bill Nighy, Gemma Arterton and Sam Claflin
A Bag Of Marbles – French Film Festival Captures Many Hearts
Lest we forget director Christian Duguay affects emotions in the French Film festival’s A Bag of Marbles about the experiences of 2 brothers during World War II
The Crown, 1:1 – Bringing Monarchy into an Age of Modernity
Being the spare heir George VI and his family, contented country folk were thrust into the limelight of city and royal life, where they would find their destiny
Shrine of Remembrance, Melbourne – Style = Love and Respect
Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne commemorates those who gave their all even life itself, so that others might have an opportunity to live in freedom and peace
Quilts: Symbols of Life – On Show Sydney, Made by Men at War
The Quilt Exhibition on show at Manly Art Gallery & Museum, Sydney features coverlets designed & made by active soldiers & prisoners Napoleonic era to WW II
Nancy Wake, a No Frills Feisty Lady – A Woman of Influence
Nancy Wake The White Mouse was a leading figure among the French Resistance during World War II. She caused havoc, always managing to slip away from the Germans
Art of Advertising – Generation Change, Mad Men to Smart Men
Since Don Draper’s day advertisers have identified the demographic socioeconomic and psychographic characteristics of their target market to maximize profits
City of Women: Book Review by Guest Author Janet Walker
The setting and characters in The City Of Women is well-crafted, the wartime thoroughfares of Berlin and the tragedy of the Jews, described in chilling detail
Aussie Baby Boomers, The Generation Thinking Outside the Box
It is always intriguing to read statistics about Baby Boomers, that generation of people born following World War II, who are still thinking outside the box
Baking for the Boys on the Front – Anzac Biscuits
During World War I the women of Australia were kept busy baking biscuits, which were packed in Billy Tea tins to send to soldiers far away from home and hearth