The Changling (Movie starring Andelina Jolie)

Well I just got home from seeing this movie with my 20 year old daughter. It was so moving that we couldn't even really talk about it, except to say how dreadful human beings treat each other and behave.

At this time of my life I'm still astounded at the way the human race, can and do, treat one another in the most degrading and appalling ways.

It was a beautifully made movie, the sets, costumes, the whole look of the movie was lovely to look at given it was such a harsh topic.

Clint Eastwood truly is an incredible movie director.

Angelia Jolie has never really been a favourite of mine, but after tonight my opinion has changed, she's a really good actor and I think she may even be referred to as great in the future.

I don't want to say much about the story line because this movie deserves to be seen to be believed.....especially since it is a true story. I should just say that the topic is dark and I wouldn't recommend the movie for anyone under 18.

As Molly Meldrum would say "do yourself a favour".

Fires In Victoria

What a dreadful weekend the people of Victoria have had. The whole state seems to be up in flames with well over 120 people dead and 5,000 homes razed to the ground.

Such a terrible tragedy. Yet through adversity heroes arise. I saw a man on tv who had saved over a dozen people even though his own house was lost and his face was burnt.....and his brother came to save him.

I am often amazed at the heroics of Australians during tough times. Every year we have fires and floods and we band together in amazing ways to help one another. As of last evening the Red Cross had already received $13 million in donations, the banks and large businesses had given in excess of $20 million and the federal government were criticized for only promising $10 million, but that was before the tragedy had reached such a high toll, so I'm sure they will increase this amount.

I can only hope and pray that the people affected by these fires are able to re-build their lives, and that the culprits are caught and punished accordingly.