Kim Goodwin

Every cinephile in Australia wanted to be David Stratton. His passion was infectious – and his legacy lives on The beloved film critic was learned, approachable, feisty and fiercely funny – and his contributions to cinema in this country are immeasurable * David Stratton, esteemed Australian film critic, dies aged 85 * David Stratton, legendary film critic who championed cinema – obituary For a long time, every cinephile in Australia – myself included – wanted to be David Stratton, the beloved critic who has died at age 85. And not just because that would involve being paid to watch and talk about movies – Stratton, of course, being beamed into lounge rooms across the country with fellow critic Margaret Pomeranz. We wanted to be him, aspired to be him, because of the values he represented and the manner with which he held himself. Stratton was deeply learned but approachable; polite but at times wonderfully feisty; and above all else deeply passionate about film. That passion was infectious, and his contributions to cinema culture in Australia are immeasurable. Continue reading...

Every cinephile in Australia wanted to be David Stratton. His passion was infectious – and his legacy lives on

Louis Theroux’s persona has shifted from awkward outsider (Weird Weekends) to ethical witness (Porn’s MeToo).

My new open access article looks at what this says about changing aesthetics, ethics & industry in TV documentary, with close scene analysis.

Read here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

Exactly my immediate thought.

6th annual industry forum 28th Aug University of Melbourne Parkville. Join leaders from ArtsPay, Creative Workplaces and A Climate for Art.

Registration free but required. events.humanitix.com/good-work-cr...

Careers, Community, and Leadership in the Arts Careers, Community and Leadership in the Arts is a comprehensive guide that unites three essential cultural career development pillars. It examines how arts workers navigate complex and precarious car...

Available December 1, 11 years in the making, Careers, Community and Leadership in the Arts

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Congratulations Inks (as my dad thought it was pronounced) #hottest100

Not quite the ladies I had hoped for in #3

You cannot be serious <in McEnroe voice> #hottest100

I have a list in my head on loop. Shocking absences

Funny there’s been no discussion of gender as yet. I wonder why? 🤔 #hottest100

If wishes made it so

Surprised me too. The 500 Days of Summer vote was strong obviously

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I can and I will

Impossible not to belt #tomorrow #hottest100

How to make gravy surely

Elevator music

So, as the kids say, mid #hottest100

Cautionary Tales – the Nursery Rhyme that Ruined a Rock Band “Down Under” was huge. This jokey ode to legendary Australian wanderlust helped Men at Work win a Grammy and was a key part of the band’s creative legacy. It had also been earning…

Great podcast ep on the copyright case #landdownunder #hottest100

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Top 10 just all Paul Kelly?

He does a bloody good version

The song we sang at our year 12 farewell concert (and recently in The Bear). Love H&C even though co-opted by the sportsball crowd #hottest100

Red Right Hand (in the 90s) and Into My Arms

Clearly.

2 only so far. And high up. A travesty

I listened to Triple J from the day it launched in Melbourne and it’s interesting to think how many of these songs were never in rotation yet here they are dominating #hottest100. How far it’s shifted.

Torn is not a terrible song but honestly it’s remembered for the great haircut more than the music #hottest100

Husband is correct when saying #Hottest100 is firmly in Triple M territory now

💯 but I’m a masochist. Eagle Rock nearly pushed me too far

Sadly unlikely. They haven’t mentioned gender as yet but it’s definitely a sausage fest.