Let’s talk about Tina Turner’s pivotal contributions to the Mad Max saga

There were two things I noticed about the reactions to Tina Turner’s death last month. First, there was a general agreement that even though she was 83, it still felt tragically early, way too soon for her to go. She was one of those artists who seem so filled with life and energy and passion, … Continue reading Let’s talk about Tina Turner’s pivotal contributions to the Mad Max saga

Sydney Film Festival preview: A deliriously good Amitabh Bachchan retro, plus other highlights

This year I was once again tapped by Sydney Film Festival to write program notes for the upcoming 70th edition. Once again, along with the assortment of new films assigned to me, I was handed the enjoyable task of writing up a program of classic films from India. Last year it was the Satyajit Ray … Continue reading Sydney Film Festival preview: A deliriously good Amitabh Bachchan retro, plus other highlights