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The Invention of Lying… our Apple TV first

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Steve

We got an Apple TV last week. It’s an amazing little device that fits in the palm of your hand and sits next to the TV as classy looking as any AV component. It has a variety of functions (and … Continue reading →

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RIP John Hughes… “Don’t You Forget About Me”

Posted on August 7, 2009 by Steve

Sad news today with reports that John Hughes, legendary 1980s writer/director of such movies as Sixteen Candles, The Breakfast Club, Weird Science and Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (among others), has died age 59 of a heart attack. ABC Online While … Continue reading →

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Film addict test

Posted on December 16, 2008 by Steve

Have noticed that I’m not seeing as many movies these days as I’d like (though for some reason early in the year is always better than late in the year). But this online test is a slightly different measure of … Continue reading →

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Yes, drive-ins still exist

Posted on October 19, 2008 by Steve

Went out to some local second-hand markets this morning, a first in our new local area. Nothing unusual about that, since we go to markets a lot. But these were a little different, as they’re held on Sunday morning at … Continue reading →

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An unexpected surprise

Posted on October 10, 2008 by Steve

Each Friday (local time), John Scalzi writes a column for the AMC Channel site on science fiction movies. A month ago he asked readers to submit questions for him — reportedly he got a lot. I sent one in, not … Continue reading →

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Remy likes vegemite!

Posted on September 21, 2008 by Steve

That is just one of the things I learned from Will today… he’s just full of conversation It’s so good to see him engaging with food like this, possibly for the first time ever — Ratatouille is just another Pixar … Continue reading →

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Wall-E day!

Posted on September 18, 2008 by Steve

Speaking from experience, Wall-E, released today in Australia, is a magnificent movie. Possibly the best movie this year. It’s funny, clever, child-savy, astute, insightful, awe-inspiring and just plain appealing. Pixar really can do no wrong. And I know this because … Continue reading →

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The Saturday that felt like a Sunday

Posted on June 28, 2008 by Steve

Real quiet one today, nice and slow, not doing a lot except some cleaning at home and watching some movies. Watched most of Cars again with Will and Alex … felt very cute and cozy in a family way, and … Continue reading →

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