Category: Socialising
Celebrate this International Dance Day with a classic
by Eva Wynne
Celebrating a classic dance movie, The Red Shoes this international dance day.
+ Art, Fashion, Movies, Uncategorized
Diana Vreeland: The Eye Has to Travel
by Eva Wynne
The Eye has to Travel featured in Brisbane’s International Film Festival 2012. The documentary is about outlandish bon vivant and curator of style Diana Vreeland. I love the portrayal of Vreeland from adventurous woman to style icon – placed among the backdrop of rapidly changing roles of woman and the relationship with power. I love the resilience she conveyed – the famous quote “There’s only one very good life and … Read More Diana Vreeland: The Eye Has to Travel
+ Living, Movies, Socialising
Brisbane’s annual French Film Festival has started
by Eva Wynne
Brisbane’s French Film Festival started on the 14th March 2013. This year’s festival is bigger than ever and features some great options. My picks for the festival include: Happiness Never Comes Alone Pauline Detective Farewell my Queen The Dandelions Renoir Another Woman’s Life The Cherry on the Cake The Man Who Laughs Therese Desqueyroux Special sessions are running, including themed wine and cuisine for … Read More Brisbane’s annual French Film Festival has started
Moonlight cinema in technicolor!
by Eva Wynne
Every summer I eagerly await Moonlight Cinema sessions. This year’s program is finishing soon, in fact I will be bidding the Moonlight cinema adios on Thursday 14th February 2013 with the screening of classic and academy award-winning rom-com Breakfast at Tiffany’s. If for some reason you have never seen* Breakfast at Tiffany’s Thursday is the perfect opportunity. Make it a Breakfast at Tiffany’s Thursday. Enjoy a … Read More Moonlight cinema in technicolor!
Saawariya – Movie remakes from the sublime to ridiculous #2
by Eva Wynne
Saawariya is a Bollywood-esque adaptation of Fyodor Dostoevsky’s short novel, White Nights. And yes, you’ve read correctly – Russian tragedy gets the Bollywood treatment. I love it – it’s highly entertaining. This book-to-film receives an inspired mention in the adaptation hall of fame.
The Maltese Falcon – Movie remakes from the sublime to ridiculous #1
by Eva Wynne
The Maltese Falcon, starring Humphrey Bogart and Mary Astor from Dashiell Hammett’s novel by the same name is an excellent adaptation and classic film noir. This book-to-film adaptation receives an honourable mention in the adaptation hall of fame.
Movie Magic or Tragedy?
by Eva Wynne
Love it or loathe the idea, a book you love will be made into a movie. In the past, I have stubbornly expressed my derision at remakes that should never have been made. However, I do take a more moderate view of the book-to-movie translation these days but do find myself asking the question – Why is the book-to-film translation so controversial? I have … Read More Movie Magic or Tragedy?
Brisbane – Festival City
by Eva Wynne
September in Brisbane is always interesting. I love it because it means Summer is on it’s way – and I am rather fond of a good summer. A pervasive spirit of excitement and anticipation starts to infect all human exchanges – people are outdoors more, socialising more, smiling more. And for the month of September there’s plenty to see and do because Brisbane. Becomes. … Read More Brisbane – Festival City
+ Events, Music, Uncategorized
Soundtrack from among the tissues
by Eva Wynne
From my nest on the couch I’m spending more than usual time with music. I thought to share Bird Gerhl by Antony + The Johnsons with you as it’s caught my attention at the moment. I also know Antony + the Johnsons will be in Australia soon for the 2012 Melbourne Festival for a special performance of Swanlights. The work is highly praised with the Melbourne … Read More Soundtrack from among the tissues
+ Art, Events, Exhibitions, Living
World Press Photo Exhibition at Brisbane’s Powerhouse
by Eva Wynne
I always make the effort to see the World Press Photo when it comes to Brisbane. It has been at the Brisbane Powerhouse since the 2 June 2012 and finished this Sunday. I’m not sure where it heads next – but if it’s in your city it’s worth your time. The exhibition has been showcasing and profiling the worlds best press photo’s for 55 … Read More World Press Photo Exhibition at Brisbane’s Powerhouse
Resilience
by Eva Wynne
Cancer’s only one page in my life, and I will not allow this page to impact the rest of my life.” (Ananda Shankar Jayant) Truly inspirational TED clip where classical Indian dancer, Ananda Shankar Jayant, shares her experiences conquering cancer.
+ Art, Exhibitions, Movies
Modern Woman: Daughters and Lovers in Brisbane
by Eva Wynne
Brisbane is celebrating the Belle Epoque with an exclusive exhibition of drawings from the Musee d’Orsay, Paris. The exhibition, ‘Modern Woman: Daughters and Lovers 1850-1918‘ starts on 24 March until mid-June 2012. Featuring works from Edgar Degas, Edouard Vuillard, Edouard Manet, Camille Pissarro, Pierre Bonnard, Auguste Rodin, Berthe Morisot and Jean François Millet,Pierre—Auguste Renoir the works are centered around the changing roles and perception … Read More Modern Woman: Daughters and Lovers in Brisbane
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