The Lost Jewels by Kirsty Manning, the bestselling author of The Jade Lily, was inspired by the true story of the Cheapside hoard of valuable jewellery, uncovered in a cellar by a workman’s pick in 1912. It now forms a collection at the Museum of London, The British Museum and the Victoria and Albert Museum. Beginning initially in London in 1666 during the great fire of … [Read more...] about The Lost Jewels by Kirsty Manning – Book Review
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What to watch at this year’s Italian Film Festival
The best Italian-language cinema on offer is readily at Brisbane's fingertips from October 1st - 18th at the 2020 St. Ali Italian Film Festival presented by Palace Cinemas. Celebrating its 21st anniversary, this year's festival promises something for everyone, with the Australian premiere of Matteo Garrone's highly anticipated reimagining of the classic tale Pinocchio … [Read more...] about What to watch at this year’s Italian Film Festival
Dendy Cinemas show their pride with the Rainbow Retrospective Film Festival
All things LGBTQI+ in cinema are currently being celebrated at Dendy Cinemas. From September 24th through to October 28th, the proudest, fiercest, most tragic and most beloved figures of queer cinema will earn their own rightful spotlight as Dendy Coorparoo showcases their community spirit. From such defining titles as The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert and … [Read more...] about Dendy Cinemas show their pride with the Rainbow Retrospective Film Festival
The High Note – Film Review
Singing superstar Grace Davis (Tracee Ellis Ross, channeling her own superstar mother Diana Ross throughout) may be music royalty but she's in the horns of a dilemma, trying to stay relevant in an industry that values youth and profitability over a lifetime of achievement. This is one of the main narrative beats of Nisha Ganatra's The High Note, a standard though nonetheless … [Read more...] about The High Note – Film Review
Finding Eadie by Caroline Beecham – Book Review
Finding Eadie by Caroline Beecham, bestselling author of Maggie's Kitchen and Eleanor's Secret, presents another powerful novel about families torn apart, but finding solace in books during wartime. London, 1943 – Alice Cotton is currently employed by the US company, Partridge Press, at their British branch. Run by Managing Director, George Armstrong-Miller, she shares an … [Read more...] about Finding Eadie by Caroline Beecham – Book Review