Category Archives: Australia
Back in Sydney…
I am back in my hometown for a few days and it reminds me of why I like Sydney so much. Clear skies (well, most of the time…), thick vegetation, stunning beaches, beautiful skyline, colourful birds, excellent food … all this … Continue reading
The tree
The Tree is a Franco-Australian film based on the novel by Judy Pascoe, “Our Father Who Art in a Tree“. It is the story of a family who lives happily in a beautiful Queenslander (those houses built on stilts that can … Continue reading
The kids are all right
On a trip to Australia this week I watched The Kids Are All Right, a 2010 comedy-drama directed by Lisa Cholodenko, and I loved it! The cast includes two of my favourite actresses, Julianne Moore and Annette Bening, as well as … Continue reading
Early works: Harlan Coben takes us for a ride
I feel cheated! And angry. I decided to swap genres for a change and chose a crime novel for my next read during my French holiday. I picked “Play Dead” by Harlan Coben at Heathrow (along “Serena” by Ron Rash, for … Continue reading
Let’s vote for marriage!
I love this video! It’s hilarious, but at the same time makes a valid point about why should gay marriage be allowed. Deaf readers can watch it too, as it is subtitled (another excellent point!). Australia finally has a Government, … Continue reading
