Testing times for TV cricket
Test Cricket
Channel Nine
Starring: Shane Warne, Ian Chappell, Ian Healy
THE first Test was wrapped up in four days, with the Australians receiving all the plaudits.
Whether...
The catnip of Katniss
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (M)
Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Elizabeth Banks, Stanley Tucci
KATNISS Everdeen is back, and setting the hearts of teenage girls aflutter.
But for...
Cool on news project
The Project
Monday to Friday, 6.30pm
Channel 10
Starring: Charlie Pickering, Carrie Bickmore, Dave Hughes
THE Project is a lively and entertaining alternative to traditional news/current affairs...
At this hour, Gemco assist
GEMCO’S upcoming interpretation of Tempest will assist Typhoon Haiyan survivors.
The theatre group has announced that proceeds from the Beach Blanket Tempest will be donated...
Best Mex this side of Ponderosa!
Sunday heralds Taco Bill’s ‘All you can eat Sundays’ (Nachos and Tacos only) for $17.90 per person. This value-packed offer is available every Sunday...
Controllers, no Happy Accident
By BRIDGET SCOTT
ONE Berwick teen couldn’t believe his luck when he uploaded one of his band’s songs to Triple J unearthed… and got a...
Star season
Celebrate Christmas Day with family or catch up with friends and work colleagues to celebrate the festive season at Food Star Narre Warren. The...
Bad Grandpa is tame and lame
Jackass Presents Bad Grandpa (MA)
Starring: Johnny Knoxville, Jackson Nicoll
DIRTY old man Irving Zisman, 86, is one of Jackass’s finest characters, an inspired creation begging...
Machete a blunt instrument
Machete Kills (MA15+)
Starring: Danny Trejo, Charlie Sheen, Lady Gaga
REAL-life convict and legendary bad-ass Danny Trejo and his real-life prison tatts are back for round...
Anatomy of hospital drama
Grey’s Anatomy, season 10
Thursdays 9.30pm
Channel 7
AFTER 10 seasons, most people would think all crazy and obscure medical emergencies would be covered.
But Grey’s Anatomy just...
Try-hard troubles
By BRIDGET SCOTT
Wednesday 9pm ABC1
THE bitch is back, but unfortunately Chris Lilley’s ’Ja’mie Private School Girl’ hasn’t fullfilled the expectations of this reviewer.
Chris Lilley...
A Thor-some romp-com
By JARROD POTTER
Thor: The Dark World
Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman and Tom Hiddleston
SEQUELS. They always suffer from high expectation, low care-factor by studios and...
Nominations open for annual night of recognition
Nominations are now open for the 2025 Victorian Sport Awards (VSAs).
The most prestigious night for Victoria’s sporting and active recreation community, the VSAs recognise...
