I think this is AI, sadly - the puppies seem to be melting together.

Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival See you in the desert. April 10-12 & April 17-19, 2026.

It really was a gorgeous, moving and incredibly joyous set. Hopefully they stream him again next weekend (should be Sunday arvo AU time). Well worth watching. www.coachella.com/youtube-live...

David Byrne - Life During Wartime - Live at Coachella 2026 YouTube video by Coachella

Yeah, the world sucks, but some Saturdays you get home in time to catch a 73-year-old genius really showing those festival kids how to put on a goddam show. youtu.be/Kn1vsMJk260?...

I once interviewed him in one of my first features as a kid reporter - he was so kind in the face of me being barely able to get my questions out due to laryngitis and nerves.

Amandeep ate a kebab as the sun set — then helped stop one of the alleged Bondi shooters One of the many heroes who sprang into action after Sunday's attack says "now, more than ever, we need each other".

A lifetime's supply of free kebabs for Amandeep. www.sbs.com.au/news/article...

Rob Reiner as Marty DiBergi with Spinal Tap

Only a couple of months ago I got to see Rob Reiner don Marty DiBergi’s cap and make us laugh with these legends. A genius.

Special effects people are magicians.

a cartoon of two men with the words the western sun can pack a punch Alt: A cartoon of two sons from Haha You Clowns with the words the western sun can pack a punch

"Weatherman single dad doing a hellava job raising his three buff sons" is a genre I can get behind. Haha, You Clowns is the weirdest, sweetest series since Joe Pera Talks With You.

I caught a preview of this last night and it is as bonkers and hilarious as you'd expect (with bonus Julia Davis - which the world always needs more of).

Aunt Gladys - I may have had that exact micro-fringe sometime in the early 00s.

I mean, this is basically me in a few years.

While everyone else at the cinema was doing the jumpscares and muttering "WTF" at the villain in Weapons, I couldn't help but think, "I'd totally wear that outfit." #stylegoals #auntgladys

I had the honour of having his review of my film in 'Variety' appear on the same page as the one for 'Gigli' - and mine was WORSE!

'Giant in his field': Legendary film critic David Stratton dies aged 85 The critic, author and educator was known for his decades-long on-screen partnership with co-host Margaret Pomeranz, as well as his promotion of Australian cinema — plus his lifelong battle against fi...

This curmudgeon was a big part of getting teen dork me interested in films. I was quietly honoured to read his one review of a thing we wrote in his Australia At the Movies book. Now I can forever put "incoherent" - David Stratton on my bio. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08...

Photo of a sketch of a Neanderthal. The headline reads: Scientists Growing Neanderthal 'Minibrains', Will Connect Them to Crab Robots

Go for it. I don't even care any more.

Slide of Edi Patterson’s Playgirl at Dynasty Typewriter.

If you get the chance to catch Edi Patterson doing her solo improv show, snap up those tickets. Her brain is so fantastically unhinged. Laughed my whole face off.

Out of frustration of how the conversation is so single focused in Tasmania I wrote this piece published in today’s media.

The stadium has dominated the past two elections don’t let it dominate the next four years. #politas

Pulp - Common People (Glastonbury 2025) YouTube video by BBC Music

Wow. And in three months, lucky me gets to see them play this song live for the fourth time since 1998. www.youtube.com/watch?v=NC42...

Q. Have you seen any good movies lately? A. Well, I've only seen one in the last couple of years. It's called Norbit by Eddie Murphy. Q. How did you like it? A. Fantastic movie. Very funny. Q. What's your favorite movie? A. Norbit.

RIP to Brian Wilson, who gave us many perfect albums but also the perfect interview

Also, five stars to the new coffee shop Jalsah, in case DTLA folks want to support a cool new migrant-run business slinging strong coffees and amazing-looking homemade Yemeni cakes. They also make an Aussie-approved flat white. www.yelp.com/biz/jalsah-y...

The reason generative AI is so popular with wannabe creatives is best illustrated by something every pro writer has encountered: getting pitched an idea by someone saying "You write it and we'll split the profits!" because they think the idea is what has value, not the writing. The opposite is true.

194. Al Borland's (Richard Karn) Costume with Hardware Expo Badge and Autographed Shooting Script ### HOME IMPROVEMENT (1991-1999) 194. Al Borland's (Richard Karn) Costume with Hardware Expo Badge and Autographed Shooting Script ### HOME IMPROVEMENT (1991-1999)

Trying to find the best item in the Planet Hollywood online auction and it's probably this. propstoreauction.com/lot-details/...

Mini dachshund sleeps on my lap like a tiny angel (ok… sure, after peeing on my floor a tiny bit, but anyway.)

I can definitely recommend acquiring yourself an adorable dog neighbour who happily snoozes on your lap for a few hours.

hello!! I know everyone is busy/the news remains bad, but if I may distract for a moment? There's a man named Ander Louis from the Yarra Valley whose sincere passion project is translating War & Peace into Bogan Australian. He's done Books 1 & 2. This is not a spoof. www.amazon.com/dp/108730656...

Kyle M - Blue Car (Official Music Video) YouTube video by kyle

Enjoying the new direction Kyle Mooney is taking as a serious musician. www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9lu...

Some weirdly wasted audience members though. Like who the hell shows up for this type of music rat-arsed and itching to pick a fight??

Beth Gibbons at the Orpheum last night was gorgeous. Some Portishead classics, but her new album also sounded incredible live.

Pulp - Spike Island [Live] | The Jonathan Ross Show YouTube video by The Jonathan Ross Show

One nice distraction from the past week is that my favourite band from my youth is back, and the song is up there with the best anthems they released in the 90s. www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvVV...

in 2024 there were 1651 working screenwriters. For reference, in 2024 there were 1696 players in the NFL.

Honorary posthumous Oscar for Grant Page please.

THE BALLAD OF WALLIS ISLAND - Official Trailer [HD] - Only in Theaters March 28 YouTube video by Focus Features

Caught a preview screening of The Ballad of Wallis Island with writers/stars Tim Key, Tom Basden and director James Griffiths and it was so hilarious and lovely. I suspect this one is gonna be in my favourites for the year. youtu.be/HTi-e20yVNs?...