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The Graduate – Film Review

July 13, 2023June 7, 2024yggdrasille

This witty 1967 comedy-drama about disaffected youth feels both dated and timeless, and holds up well thanks to the great performances, clever cinematography, legendary Simon & Garfunkel tunes, and one of the most memorable movie endings I can think of.

Thérèse Raquin by Émile Zola – Book Review

July 11, 2023August 22, 2023yggdrasille

This claustrophobic tale of lust, murder and madness made an indelible impression on me when I first read it many years ago, and I found it just as engrossing second time around.

The Mysterious Mr Quin by Agatha Christie – Book Review

July 6, 2023June 7, 2024yggdrasille

A collection of short stories blending mystery and romantic melodrama, about a strange crime-solving partnership that has more than a tinge of supernatural. Put it under another Christie book I appreciated much more on a re-read.

Top Ten Tuesday – Books Covers with Stars

July 4, 2023May 25, 2025yggdrasille

I decided to do a twist on this week’s topic from That Artsy Reader Girl, Book Covers In the Colours of My Country’s Flag. The colours of the Australian flag are blue, red and white, which is not exactly the most original colour combo in the world. A more interesting feature of our flag is the Southern Cross constellation, so I thought I’d make a list of book covers with stars and constellations.

Sexy Beast – Film Review

June 29, 2023June 7, 2024yggdrasille

An unconventional and stylish cult British gangster film that swings effortlessly from funny to nightmarish, with an acclaimed villainous turn from Ben Kingsley.

By Day She Made Herself Into a Cat by Arthur Rackham

June 27, 2023yggdrasille

Don’t pet this kitty! There’s something special about black cats, and this illustration for The Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimm, about a witch who turns into a black cat and glowers at the world, is one of my favourites. I love the robust and expressive pen and ink technique, and the way the cat simply radiates power and anger.