All posts tagged "biography"
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1.0KBooks & LiteratureBook Review Max Perkins: Editor of Genius, by A Scott Berg
Originally published in 1979, Berg’s National Book Award winning biography of Max Perkins is republished in support of a movie about the man released in 2016.
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675Film & TVFilm Review: Hidden Figures
The true story of three female mathematicians in 1961 who face racism and misogyny when they join the team trying to put an American into space.
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1.2KFilm & TVFilm Review: Lion
The true story of Saroo Brierley, who was adopted by Australian parents as a child and returns to India as an adult to find his birth family.
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5.1KEntertainmentInterview: Saroo & Sue Brierley, authors of ‘Lion’
The extraordinary biographical film, Lion, opens in cinemas today, and we caught up with Saroo & his mum for a chat about the film, their life, and what it's like seeing themselves depicted on screen.
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1.0KBooks & LiteratureBook Review: D*A*A*S – Their Part in My Downfall, by Paul Livingston
Livingston’s book covers the careers of the Doug Anthony All-Stars just as well as his own, with interviews, photos and candour.
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1.1KBooks & LiteratureBook Review: Richard Maurovic Shaping Life, by Jennifer Palmer and Maggie Watson
A book about artist Richard Maurovic, exploring his works, life, influences and interests, telling of his migrant origins and the accident that changed his life.
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1.2KBooks & LiteratureBook Review: Bowie A to Z: The Life of an Icon from Aladdin Sane to Ziggy Stardust, by Steve Wide
An illustrated A to Z guide of the life of music icon David Bowie, from Aladdin Sane to Ziggy Stardust. Each letter focuses on an aspect of Bowie’s life.
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1.1KBooks & LiteratureBook Review: An Unsentimental Bloke: The Life and Work of CJ Dennis, by Philip Butterss
A fascinating and entertaining biography that describes the life of South Australian poet CJ Dennis who was born in 1876 and lived on both sides of the track.
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714Film & TVDVD Review: Nina
A biopic on the later years of legendary pianist and singer, Nina Simone, focusing on her relationship with her manager and former nurse, Clifton Henderson.
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738Film & TVFilm Review: Snowden
The true story of Edward Snowden, a CIA employee who became disillusioned with the government and leaked sensitive security information to a major newspaper.
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1.1KBooks & LiteratureBook Review: The Age of Bowie, by Paul Morley
Paul Morley is an aficionado of British Contemporary music, putting together this detailed history of legendary David Bowie, who passed away earlier this year.
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2.0KFilm & TVDVD Review: Pelé: Birth of a Legend
A biographical account of Brazil and, arguably, the world's greatest soccer play, Pelé, from his youthful beginnings to his determined and triumphant rise.
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620Film & TVLatino Film Festival Review: Endless Poetry
In this surreal autobiographical film, we follow the early life of future director Alejandro Jodorowsky in colourful, vibrant Chile during the 1940s and 50s.
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836Film & TVDVD Review: I Saw the Light
A dramatised biopic on the life of country and western singing legend Hank Williams, following the last 6 years of his life until his untimely death at 29yo.
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798Books & LiteratureBook Review: Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates, by Mike & Dave Stangle
The comical memoirs of Mike & Dave Stangle, a couple of incorrigible, irresponsible lads who became internet-famous after posting a Craigslist ad for wedding dates.
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621Film & TVDVD Review: Trumbo
In 2011, Dalton Trumbo was officially recognized as the screenwriter of "Roman Holiday", 35 years after his death and nearly 40 years after it was released.
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1.3KFilm & TVFilm Review: Eddie the Eagle
The true story of Eddie Edwards, an unusual young man who wanted to compete at the Winter Olympic Games despite not having many athletic skills.
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628Film & TVBlu-ray Review: Electric Slide
Loosely based on the life of furniture salesman turned thief Eddie Dodson, this action-crime film is a modern take on the classic film Bonnie and Clyde.
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722Film & TVBlu-ray Review: The Program
The story of champion cyclist Lance Armstrong, from his early career & fight with cancer, to his fall from grace in one of sport's greatest doping scandals.
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1.0KFilm & TVFilm Review: The Lost Aviator
The Lost Aviator is a clever mix of documentary, movie and interviews all rolled together to re-open the famous murder case of Lancaster/Clarke.
