While its plot and thickly layered Australiana are a little clichéd, Runt, from director John Sheedy, is still a very sweet, charming family film that represents another instalment in the ‘amazing animal’ film sub-genre. The title character (played by a dog named Squid) is a stray terrier who lives in the fictitious remote Australian town of Upson Downs. Having just
Read moreWRITE NOW -tonight 24/8/23 – I’ll talk withWendy Rapee National Chair of the CBCA re their awards; then I’ll talk with Craig Silvey about his award winning book: RUNT. Please join me, Gaytana ALSO: let’s wear a mask to protect ourselves & OTHERS from COVID, Influenza & RSV. Looking out for each other – that’s what community does. G
Read moreWRITE NOW – tonight 22/12/22 – I’ll review RUNT by Craig Silvey (Brilliant); The Making of the Victorian Pride Centre – Dr Judith Buckrich (Brilliant); and more. Please join me, Gaytana
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