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A Capital Menu…of Films

Roslyn Hull — Wed, 22 Jun 2022 20:15:17 +0000

The Capital Film Festival is well underway at Dendy, Canberra and the feast of films is delicious. Here's a review of two to whet your appetite. The brand-new film fest...

Have You Been to Canberra to see the Queen? Be part of an upcoming exhibition

Roslyn Hull — Sun, 03 Apr 2022 20:10:23 +0000

This year, Queen Elizabeth II celebrates 70 years as monarch of Australia. 70 years and no retirement in sight. She became our Queen before Australia had TV. Most people owned...

Making the Most of Marion

Roslyn Hull — Mon, 26 Jul 2021 20:10:32 +0000

A previous article introduced readers to the woman behind the design of the National Capital, Marion Mahony Griffin who was truly a woman of genius. There have been several activities...

Empowering women (Mujeres Empoderadas) at the 2021 Spanish Film Festival

Roslyn Hull — Thu, 22 Apr 2021 20:15:06 +0000

Empowering Women—taking charge of their lives, finding their joy and their sense of humour. International film festivals are a wonderful window on the world—especially as we aren’t travelling overseas just...

Remembering Marion

Roslyn Hull — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 19:10:49 +0000

Marion Mahony was born on February 14 1871 and died August 10 1961. So what? Who was she and why should we celebrate her life and work? You may have...

Popcorn Traveller: 10 films for excellent armchair travel

Roslyn Hull — Mon, 15 Feb 2021 19:20:18 +0000

Overseas trips are still on hold, crowds still make us uncomfortable and airports are to be avoided. However, we can still feast our eyes on the world’s most scenic places...

Review: High Ground

Roslyn Hull — Mon, 08 Feb 2021 19:10:40 +0000

This film is difficult to write about and, at times, difficult to watch. But it is a story steeped in our history, a history we cannot put behind us...

When the Land is a Lead Actor

Roslyn Hull — Thu, 21 Jan 2021 19:15:43 +0000

Two movies out now, The Dry and Summerland are so intertwined with the place where they are set that the country becomes a key part of the story. The Dry,...