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Last week I caught up with Oscar nominated film, 12 Years A Slave. The intense narrative of Solomon Northup, freeman kidnapped and taken to the South, is an exceptional story accompanied by exceptional cinematography. Sean Bobbitt shot the film, and…
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An Ode to Joy
I recently attended Riverstone arts gathering in Upper Plenty, where I got in touch with my inner poet. I haven’t written poetry in a long time, and after feeling slightly stumped on a Sunday morning, I felt called to write…
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Golden Idols: Raiders of the Lost Ark Cinematography
I recently had the good fortune to watch Raiders of the Lost Ark on the big screen. Not only that, in an IMAX! As a child of the mid-80s, I never got the chance to see the original Indiana Jones…
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In Memoriam: Grandpop’s Eulogy
As some of you know my Grandpop died last week after a battle with lung cancer. Thankfully I was able to see him before he left this world and attend the funeral. When my mum asked if I would like…
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How to edit a novel for NaNoEdMo
I’ve always wanted to take part in NaNoWriMo. For the uninitiated it’s where you challenge yourself to write a book over the space of one month. You have to write around 3000 words per day to meet your quota, but…
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Why Skyfall is a masterclass in cinematography
I recently had the chance to view the new James Bond film, Skyfall. And what a film it is. Spectacular performances, brilliant direction and a chilling villain. But my highest praise is reserved for the incredible cinematography by Roger Deakins.…