A history of 3D flicks…from a bespectacled perspectiveTony Martin has lived through three 3D-lutions, but only one that has caught on. Along with tall blue things and huge meatballs the latest 3D craze also causes regular irritation for people who already wear glasses.
June, 2011
First impressions of Leigh Hart’s Mysterious Planet
Currently airing on ABC2, new documentary series Leigh Hart’s Mysterious Planet follows intrepid kiwi explorer Leigh Hart to distant corners of the globe to ‘solve the unsolvable’. It’s far from a must-see but entertaining enough, writes Matt Smith.
The contentious challenge of broadening music festivals (and all that jazz)
When does a jazz festival not become a jazz festival? Where can you draw the line between a festival that ‘keeps the faith’ but appeals to the masses? This is a challenge lots of music fests are currently being forced to grapple with, writes John Kelman.
Obama speaks out against Weiner: ‘I would resign’
Breaking his silence on controversial beleaguered congressman Anthony Weiner, Barack Obama has joined the collective calling for his resignation, reports Larry Margasak.
NBA finals: a tale of two papers
Two very different takes on the NBA finals from The Dallas Morning News and The Miami Herald highlight how local papers depict the polar fortunes of their respective teams, writes Leigh Josey.
Debunking the ‘us and them’ dichotomy of bloggers v journos
Commentators who engage in the ‘bloggers versus journos’ debate almost always miss the point. It’s not about amateur versus professional. It’s about asking how we can deliver the best possible journalism in multiple mediums, writes Mr Denmore.
Hacktivism ethics debated as Spain cracks down on Anonymous
Following the arrest of 32 people allegedly involved in Anonymous, Spanish Police claim they have delivered a major blow to the hacktivist group. Anonymous have responded, arguing they were engaged in peaceful protest, reports Mike Lennon.
Samsung set to be crowned the king of smartphones
Apple’s iPhone may hog the lion’s share of mobile phone related media but it’s Samsung, not Apple, which is set to overtake Nokia as the best selling manufacturer of smartphones, reports Kevion C Tofel.
podcast Leigh Hart’s Mysterious Planet
Kiwi presenter Leigh Hart calls in for a podcast interview with Matt Smith to talk about his upcoming TV show, which looks into the mysteries of the world and investigates the supernatural.
album review Codes and Keys, by Death Cab For Cutie
Teenage angst has paid off well for Death Cab For Cutie singer-lyricist Ben Gibbard. His particular strain of smooth self-loathing indie rock is still prominent but is slowly moving towards optimism, writes Neil Walker.
PHOTO GALLERY The PM’s visit to Yirrkala, Arnhem Land
On the weekend Julia Gillard visited Yirrkala in north-east Arnhem land, where she spoke about the extension of the bauxite mining operation at Gove Peninsula. Bob Gosford presents excerpts from the speech and a collection of photographs taken on the day.
Bangkok: land of the ladyboys
Bangkok is known for three things: the steaming heat, incredible shopping and ladyboys. Steffi Chang explains her awe at seeing a ladyboy cabaret with her parents as a child.
Did the RAAF imperil our politician’s lives?
A special long weekend flight by a VIP Boeing 737 which took federal politicians from Tasmania to Canberra in time for new parliamentary sittings suggests Qantas overplayed the safety card in terms of not flying near volcanic ash, writes Ben Sandilands.
podcast The inaugural Crikey Sports ‘Jock Wrap’ podcast
In its inaugural edition, the Jock Wrap addresses all the hot button topics, including the AFL hall of fame, Ricky Nixon (yes we know) and North Melbourne’s possible relocation to Hobart – plus all the tips for round 12 of the AFL.
Rattnergate revelation: Hanson’s mole was a fraud
Michael Rattner — the man who leaked Pauline Hanson emails allegedly showing a vote-rigging cover-up at the NSW Electoral Commission — has been arrested in Sydney and exposed as a phoney.
The search for Hanson’s Rattner rolls on
Crikey’s conversation with Pauline Hanson’s lawyer Peter Lowe was cut prematurely short when he asked: “Who are you? You could be Michael Rattner. The question is: who are you?”
The NSW Labor shit sheet revealing an ‘anaemic’ membership
A NSW Young Labor Right “shit sheet” has inadvertently unveiled the membership cancer at the heart of the NSW ALP at the same time elder statesman John Faulkner slams the party’s “anaemic” culture.
Guy Rundle: Faulkner’s Seinfeld moment — it’s all about nothing
John Faulkner’s Wran oration — described as the “speech of his life” — is, in fact, his Seinfeld moment: it is a speech about nothing. Labor’s problems go much deeper.
It’s Hug a Climate Scientist Day!
Hey Science fans! Today is international Hug a Climate Scientist Day. Time to get your low carbon hugging pants on! Here at Crikey, we are not ashamed to say we totally dig Climate Scientists and are quite upset that people want to threaten and frighten them (or anyone else ever of course). That is why […]
PC reveals the great greenhouse rip-off
There can no longer be any doubt — the Australia and overseas experiences shows an ETS is by far the cheapest way to cut emissions
Murdoch bites man: HWT ‘threatened’ Press Club over Guthrie book
The Herald and Weekly Times issued implied threats to withdraw funding to the Melbourne Press Club if it went ahead with a proposal to launch Bruce Guthrie’s best-selling book Man Bites Murdoch
Merchant under fire in bank data breach affair speaks out
After speculation surrounding the identity of “the merchant” at the centre of May’s bank data breach, the head of online retailer Crazy Sales has moved to fend off rumours, writes Charis Palmer, editor of Technology Spectator.
Drag0nista: political private lives CAN be a public issue
Journalists traditionally have been less enthusiastic about exposing low standards in politicians’ personal behaviour, particularly those occasions involving the infidelity of politicians, writes Drag0nista.
Bartholomeusz: sucked into a commodities vacuum
The wobbles in commodity markets in recent weeks may well be related to the imminent end of the US Federal Reserve’s $US600 billion QE2 quantitative easing program.
Richardson: elections aren’t always what they seem
Ollanta Humala is the legitimate president-elect of Peru, and he’s entitled to make what he can of his opportunity. If he succeeds, this could be remembered as the time his country made a decisive choice.
