After saying that Christa Hughes’ 60 minute wham bam terrific Magic Mirror Sydney Festival show could have been stretched a tad, perhaps because of the intensity of that one hour sensational blast, it felt that… Tomboy Survival Guide (Ivan Coyote- Sydney Festival)
CHRISTA HUGHES IS OZ ROCKIN’ THE LADIES LOUNGE 24–26 JANUARY Christa Hughes. Sydney. Spiegeltent. How can one resist? I first met Christa backstage at the Spiegeltent in Melbourne between feathers, sequins and acrobats. Then she… Christa at the Sydney Spiegel (Sydney Festival)
Whatever your religion, you can appreciate the sweet side of Ramadan! I recently discovered the wonderful rue Poncelet, in the backstreets from the Arc de Triomphe, with its markets of cheeses, foie gras , chacuterie,… The sweet side of Ramadan
The first Aboriginal Film Festival is in mid run in Paris. Artistically directed by Greta Morton, the festival provides Parisian audiences with another take on Australian cinema with films from talented Australian indigenous storytellers and… The Sapphires to wrap the 1st Aboriginal Film Festival, Paris
Byron Bay Film Festival director J’aimee Skippon-Volke experiences paranormal activity in Cannes as she plunges into the future of Virtual Reality. 1. How many times have you been attending the festival and for what reason?… 5 Questions for J’aimee- Festival de Cannes 2016
On her 11th trip to the Festival de Cannes, Paris based Australian writer/director Elise McLeod confirms that anyone who’s anyone in film is here- including one of her favourite French actress Juliette Binoche with whom she… 5 Questions for Elise- Festival de Cannes 2016
While immensely appreciating being able to catch the 2016 official competition films from the likes of Pedro Almodovar and Jim Jarmusch, Australian/Italian director Ruth Borgobello points out that Cannes is also about the amazing contacts made… 5 Questions for Ruth- Festival de Cannes 2016
Why aren’t there enough female film directors in the world? It’s a question French director/producer Audrey Clinet asked herself too often. So to help rebalance the scales, in she launched EROÏN. At the 69th Festival de Cannes, she answers… 5 Questions for Audrey – Festival de Cannes 2016
Yes, it’s that time of year when a little seaside town on the French Riviera is transformed to the most prestigious, most glamourous and highest attended film festival in the world. Journalists are watching films… Cannes Film Festival 2016 opens & the rituals begin
White Vegetable Soup/ Soupe Blanche “The children love it. Les enfants l’adore.” “Benina- (yummy)!” Ghiles, 5. Serves 8 Ingredients/ Ingredients 250g celery / celérie 250g fennel / fenouil 2 carottes/ carottes 2 turnips/ navets 1 onion/ ognion 2… Menu du Jour Chez Rachida
Check out the video from behind the scenes at the recent Mediterranean Film Festival- Annaba HERE!
It was full house at the Cairo Opera House last night with the screening of the Egyptian film in official competitions at the Cairo International Film Festival: The Grand Night produced by renowned Ahmed Sobki and… Full House provokes near riots for the disappointed but joy and applaude from the public with Egyptian film The Grand Night
The 37th Cairo International Film Festival opened yesterday with the presence of Claudia Cardinale, Hessine Fehmi, Nelly Karim amongst other Egyptian and international stars in front and behind the cameras. The festival, which runs from… 37th Cairo International Film Festival opens
After a splash of cabaret in the early months of 2013 in Australia, Ruby was back reporting in Europe with written stories for Rendez Vous en France (the international French tourism magazine), Qantas, Melbourne Weekly… Ruby TV 2013 wrap
Here’s what it’s all about: All about Issimo Magazine Issimo is a digital bi-monthly magazine celebrating fine Australian journalism and national arts and culture in every field. We will find and explore creative talent in every Australian… Issimo Mag Launched- Because Less is a Bore
From 8th-11th April, MIP, the global television festival on the French Riviera, celebrated its 50th birthday. The sun wasn’t out much, but the stars were with a red carpet opening function with guests including French… MIP’s 50th birthday and the Australian successes
Last week, in a lane way cafe in Sydney by the Basement in Circular Quay, I met Louis Upton, the editor of The Ruby Connection, ‘women coming together to connect, share and inspire’. She asked me to… The Ruby Connection
