“We should be struggling to evolve towards living a peaceful life, not just finishing the next chore on the list, believing that, when it’s done, then we’ll start living. No more postponement: it’s getting late… Ruby Wax- Frazzled (Book review + 360 Interview)
Photo of Damon Young in Paris Copyright Ruby Boukabou How many languages do you speak? It’s never too late to tackle a new one. And with all the apps and online learning possibilities it’s easy… 10 reasons to learn a new language now
Singer/ actress and women’s rights activist, Malian star Inna Modja has arrived in Australia. I caught up with her and her sparkly shoes at The Sofitel in Sydney to chat about Wùlu, the film by Daouda Coulibaly currently… A Malian star sparkles into Australia – Inna Modja interview
Gaultier model is also artistic director of Cabaret des Filles de Joie, the Ecole des Filles de Joie and the Paris Burlesque Festival, and is sought-after as a coach in deportment and stage arts, recently travelling to Sydney to give workshops. Here, she reveals her tips for dressing like a French woman.
It’s an L year! As well as Lion and Luke, Lotfi was put forward for an Academy Award. Image: Algerian Cinema. Ruby on set with legend filmmaker Ahmedi Rachdi, with Lotfi Bouchouchi in the studio at… Algerian Cinema – Lotfi Bouchouchi- The Well
Luke is about to walk the red carpet at the academy awards, having been nominated for an OSCAR for adapted screenplay for Lion, which also is nominated for best picture, Dev Patel for supporting actor, Nicole Kidman for supporting actress as well as score and cinematography (Greig Fraser).
Want some tips on where to listen to Jazz in Paris, how to appreciate Bordeaux while working off the cheese and wine with a bike tour or insider information on navigating the stunning (and delicious)… Paris Jazz, Bordeaux Bikes & Amalfi Coast Tips
Having been out of the country more often than not in the past years, I had not yet discovered the Sound Lounge, the Seymoure Centre’s cabaret room. While a room redesign of better floor, sexier decor… The Vagas Lounge- Review (Screamers at The Sound Lounge)
Fashion designer Rym Menaifi draws on the wealth of her Algerian heritage to dazzle on the runway. Read my story in The AFRICA REPORT by clicking HERE.
Berlin. 1939. When broke aspiring American novelist Clifford Bradshaw arrives in town, life and politics are at a turning point. While struggling to get active on the typewriter in his cheap room, he gets swept… Review- Cabaret starring Paul Capsis opens in Sydney
I saw the second part of Otto and Astrid’s act back a the Edinburgh Fringe in 2009 with filmmaker Yanni Kronenberg. We were filming a 24 hours in Edinburgh piece for ABC Arts and Ruby… Astrid & Otto Eurosmash The Sydney Festival
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)
Memoires of the opening and closing nights of the 2017 Flickerfest Festival at the Bondi Pavilion. The Best of the Flicks tour Australia January- May 2017. Details on fickerfest.com.au.
There are worse ways to spend a Friday evening than at the Bondi Pavilion in Sydney watching 100 minutes of short flicks under the stars followed by a reception at the festival bar with its… Flickerfest 2017
Despite the weather turning more than fresh, we took to the Paris streets with videographer Olivia Rutherford to make you a musical from Paris!
18 months ago, Paris based English singer Sarah Tullamore felt that there was something fundamentally shifting in her life. Itchy feet? Mid-life crisis? Unfulfilled professional ambitions? All three? She wasn’t sure, but began writing. With… London-Paris-Roam! … in Edinburgh!
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
Dancing in the streets of Paris? Oui. Tap dancing? Bien sur! I made this clip with videographer Olivier Rutherford to explore how place and movement combine in a city that begs to be danced in.… Paris Tap Crew Clip
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