July 2010
13 posts
A Movie You've Never Heard Of (That You Should...
Bande A Part (1964)
OK, this one isn’t actually that obscure. It’s by Jean Luc Godard, a name which any indie tumblr kid worth his weight in photos of lights and clouds knows. He’s the guy who spearheaded the (in my opinion, seriously overrated) cinema verite movement in France in the 60’s, making him responsible for bringing hours of dead screen time to a multiplex...
The Lies Romantic Comedies Tell
Romantic comedies have a lot to answer for (I believe they invented estrogen). It may seem petty to pick apart their anorexic plots, but rest assured, this isn’t about going for the jugular of the genre (Happily-ever-after anyone?). Rather than being downright petty, I’m just going for the stupidest lies they all have in common. Which is, come to think of it, quite petty. Shut up. 1....
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Sex According to Cosmopolitan [You're doing it...
I’ve been reading cosmopolitan magazine since I was inappropriately younger than their key demographic. Often, it contains insightful advice, sweet clothes and tricks on getting your fringe to look not-psychotic (which is a daily struggle, let me tell you). Sure it’s a bit vapid, but so is vapour; and no one criticises the atomised particles. But when it comes to sex, it tends to ride...
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Like Pouring Honey into Your Ear. That's a Really...
In the days of loose alcohol advertising standards, there used to be a billboard I’d ride past on my way to school every day. All it showed was a bottle of whiskey and the phrase “Liquid Panty Remover”. Apart from the fact that it used the word panties (urgh. Urgh. urgh. Never in my life have I found a word that inspires an equal amount of disgust in Australian Women), I thought...
Bombs For Breakfast: Appreciate Apparel Apparently... →
Back in the day, general stores and such used to be fronts for speak-easies (speak-easys? The fuck do I know). Even today, establishments are often fronts for other ones: from hidden record stores to tea shops acting as fronts for cults, shit happens if you talk to the manager of any small business
By similar logic, I’m convinced the American Apparel website is an online front for some...
A Movie You've Never Heard Of (That You Should...
Girl (1998)
Like most peopleon tumblr, I was a mere child when grunge really took off. Sadly the awesome grungy-ness of having headlice at a time when Cobain didn’t brush his hair was lost on me until much much later. So, reason #1 to watch this movie: It will remind you how freaking sweet the 90’s grunge scene was.
Reason #2: It’s actually funny
Lord knows why, but these days...
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A Visitor's Guide to Brunswickites
As an keen observer of the human condition (read: slightly drunk girl with a balcony) I’ve begun compiling my wealth of knowledge about the more exotic creatures in my little bit of paradise. I’m lucky enough top live approximately 50 meters from the very very trendy suburb of Brunswick, and thus have become an expert in Brunswickites, the strange and curious local fauna.
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A Movie You Should Rent This Weekend (That You've...
What I have Written (1996)
Having studied film for nearly three years, I have watched my fair share of extremely obscure films. I know from bitter experience that not all of them are good. This one is. This film is so good it will give you hope in the Australian film industry. Of course, then you’ll remember Australia, You and Your Stupid Mate and The Wog Boy. I like to think of the Australian...
The Best Stuff Written by Other People
Because I’m a lazy bitch, I haven’t posted anything interesting in a while. Here’s some people who chose not to follow my brilliant example, the filthy swine.
How to pull off the impromptu sexytimes sleepover
You will never stop eating these chips. Trust Me
Many people, when arrested for public nudity, choose to go quietly. This man did not. He is a hero.
And finally…
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