Opinion
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Reading for Odesa
February 24 marked the second anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. On that day, the “Reading for Odesa” event took place simultaneously around the world…
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Productions at CPP Presents and Gemco Players Community Theatre
CPP Presents Little Women Christmas Eve, 1862. With their father away on the frontline of the American civil War, the four March sisters – Meg,…
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Denis done delivered delightful Dune Part Deux
Dune Part 2 Starring Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya and Rebecca Ferguson Rated M 5/5 The follow-up to writer-director Denis Villeneuve’s Dune from 2021, Dune Part 2…
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Whole good time from half of the Coen brothers
Drive-Away Dolls Starring Margaret Qualley, Geraldine Viswanathan and Beanie Feldstein Rated MA15+ 4.25/5 The first solo feature film by Ethan Coen (half of the iconic…
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Mother and Son comes back at 1812 Theatre
RENT Step into the vibrant streets of New York City’s East Village, where dreams are born, friendships are tested, and the power of love prevails…
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Making a comeback
Greetings, Dear Constant Readers! After several months of absence, I am now back at work, and I want to wish you all a very belated…
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History of Lilydale
I have lived in the Lilydale District since the early 1970’s and have seen many changes since then and thought I knew everything about the…
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Concerns for Monbulk Creek
Father Shane Reade, (p3 Mail 20 February) director of the Don Bosco Retreat Centre in the Lysterfield Valley trivialises the massive destructive impact of a…
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Ya gotta love ’em
I am writing about “Those Blokes”! Sorry gals – I acknowledge you are gradually infiltrating that ”enclave”- good luck and well done. However at some…
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Three… facts about Taylor Swift
1. Taylor’s hit song “Love Story” was written in a total of 20 minutes on her bedroom floor at the age of 17 after her…
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CARTOON: Hit With Heavy Winds
Heavy winds have wreaked havoc in the Yarra Ranges and surrounds recently, causing power outages and damage.
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Storm
The wind begun to rock the grass With threatening tunes and low, He flung a menace at the earth, A menace at the sky. The…