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Quote of the Day – Behemoth the Cat

June 13, 2024yggdrasille

“Is that vodka?” Margarita asked weakly.
The cat jumped up in his seat with indignation.
“I beg pardon, my queen,” he rasped, “Would I ever allow myself to offer vodka to a lady? This is pure alcohol!”

― Mikhail Bulgakov, The Master and Margarita

Tinariwen @ Forum Theatre

June 11, 2024yggdrasille

I had so much fun at this concert, dancing and grooving to the mesmerising desert blues of these awesome Tuareg rockers.

Sleater-Kinney @ Forum Theatre

May 28, 2024July 16, 2024yggdrasille

Though I couldn’t help the mixed feelings that came with the change of line-up, Carrie Brownstein and Corin Tucker delivered an intense, blistering set on a Sunday night.

The Pod Generation – Film Review

May 23, 2024yggdrasille

This wry sci-fi satire about our growing disconnect from nature tackles many timely issues, but is far too placid for its own good.

Martha Wainwright @ Elisabeth Murdoch Hall

May 21, 2024yggdrasille

I haven’t really kept up with Martha Wainwright’s music over the last ten years or so, but she’s always such a pleasure to see live.

Top Ten Tuesday – Favourite Book Quotes

May 14, 2024yggdrasille

A great book quote can stick with you for a lifetime. It was fun to think back to my personal favourites, for this week’s topic from That Artsy Reader Girl. Read more →

Saltburn – Film Review

May 7, 2024yggdrasille

I finally checked out one of last year’s most divisive and talked about movies, and it was… an experience, even if I find it hard to say whether the film was actually good or not, underneath all that luscious imagery and transgressive moments.

Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman – Book Review

May 2, 2024yggdrasille

An engaging and stirring retelling of old Norse myths, and a fantastic introduction to the mythology that is somehow both ubiquitous and obscure.

Nick Cave @ Plenary Theatre

April 30, 2024June 7, 2024yggdrasille

Nick Cave’s solo concert was an absolute treat, with stark and vulnerable renditions of songs from his stellar, decades-spanning career.

Late Night with the Devil – Film Review

April 23, 2024June 7, 2024yggdrasille