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Das ist mein hamburger! So I never got very far with high school German but that hardly matters when you’ve got Oktoberfest right on your doorstep. Yes, meine liebchen, it’s finally here. Practice your Deutsche and suss out all the sion acts playing with our ‘Oktoberfest Goes Turbo’ guide Ses on pages 8 and 10. Still don’t have your mitts on some tickets? It’s not too late! Blitz is giving away our final double pass on Wednesday – talk about a last minute miracle. Head to facebook.com/blitzmag and you could be Oom Pah Pah-ing with the rest of us. Party As if Oktoberfest revelry wasn’t joyous enough, this Ellie Clay week we’ve also got interviews with indie king Josh Blitz Editor Pyke (p15) and UNSW’s expert on eros, Bettina Arndt [email protected] (p7), while CONTACT spread the love on campus with 8 15 18 their Random Acts of Kindness (p11). Channel the 5 Bitz & Pieces ween Euro vibe on Wednesday for Ride to Work Day or get Hallo on ya bike for the Rides Festival (p14) (I hear 7 Blitz Hits On… Bettina Arndt lederhosen is excellent cycling-wear). Author, sex therapist and UNSW o Can’t wait to see everyone decked out in dirndls Masters Grad on Thursday, or paper ‘staches if you’re cheap like oller Disc me. Prost! 8 Überfest R Everything you need to know about Roundhouse -Thurs Oct 20 Oktoberfest 2011 (and more) 10 Oktoberfest Map & Set Times 5pm - Late Arc Board’s vision is “creating the best student experience”. In doing this, we 11 What’s On UNSW CONTACT’s Random Acts of Kindness + see Oktoberfest as one of our major Live Latin Band Comp social events of the year and a massive celebration of student life. 14 What’s On Sydney Next year, we have big plans to hold even more events! On Ya Bike at the Sydney Rides Festival So when you’re getting into the German spirit, you can 15 Josh Pyke Peaks thank Arc for bringing you this sweet party. Flying High on the Success of Ellie Clay So far, everyone from my high school friends, to my Only Sparrows Blitz Editor brother and his mates and some college kids have asked [email protected] me if I can get them Oktoberfest tickets. While I have no 16 Puzzles power in these matters, it does show how popular one of Natalie Karam our biggest student events of the year is. 17 Top 5: German Inventions Chair @ Arc Agony Uncle: Summer Skin No other university in Australia has tickets sell out [email protected] Technophile: Blackbored in four days, thousands of steins of beer refilled in a matter of hours and lederhosen worn by the student 18 Go Clubbing: Oxfam UNSW masses. This is one ofWAS our HERE great events that make me proudWAS to HERE be a student. 19 Jobs & Ops WAS HERE That’s all from me, but I’ll be covering Oktoberfest for Fashion Campus the Board Blog www.arc.unsw.edu.au/about-us/arc- [email protected] 20 Critique board/arc-board-blog)[email protected] – come and say hi! BITE US! KickArts [email protected] BITE US! facebook.com/ BITE US! 22 Giveaways blitzmag Free stuff for Arc members To win an Oktoberfest VIP WIN 23 Vox Pops prize pack WIN

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ENTRY & EXIT When: lends a helping hand it can really brighten a day. Weeks 12 and Acknowledging that this is an Bringing to campus a distinct feel of a 13, every day unbearably angst-ridden time of kiddy birthday party, CONTACT’s blue semester (exams are looming), shirt volunteers have got lolly bags to 12-2pm the volunteers at CONTACT are hand out between 12-2pm every day Where: 1. DAS UBER 3. DAS GRASSY 5. DAS RED BULL emerging from their sanctum just through Weeks 12 and 13. TIME 2. DAS MUSIK HAUS 4. DIE LIEBE HAUS beyond the Quad to demonstrate Everywhere on PARTEI HAUS KNOLL SILENT DISKO how much of a difference acts of CONTACT have assured us of the campus – look kindness can really make. general “cheer-up” quality of the 400 candy inside their mystery bags. for the blue What does this mean? Well, CONTACT shirts THE MASTERS LIME CORDIALE can’t do your exam notes for you, and If you’re feeling the buzz from your 430 sugar-high, pay it forward and (OOM PA PA) they’re not out for free hugs, but they Verdict: MIKE WHO are spreading the love in the form of conduct your own random act of 500 MR BELVEDERE sugary treats. kindness – it’s a sweet, sweet feeling. Bask in that 530 KID CROOKES DUE TO OKTOBERFEST, THIS SPECIAL >> ANDREW BLACKIE precious warm DEEP SEA ARCADE IS NOT AVAILABLE THURS 13 OCT fuzzy feeling

600 The Roundhouse encourages DJ ANUJUAL the Responsible Service of Alcohol 630 MR BELVEDERE DJ WILLI Roundhouse hosts ‘Clave 700 Live Latin ADAM BOZZETTO Contra Clave’ with the 730 FLIGHT FACILITIES Band Comp Buena Vista Social Club and SILENT DISKO Afro-Cuban All-Stars 800 TIMMY TRUMPET If you’re yearning for a sunny South American beach, or maybe a Latina-tinged fiesta 830 M-PHAZES (and who isn’t?), you owe it to yourself to check out the art of Latin dance when it 900 ALLEY OOP (DJ SET) cha-chas down to the Roundhouse this Saturday. (DJ SET) FANTINE 930 With its fancy, vaguely spicy Get along to vote for your favourite When: name (it’s pronounced klah-veh) act and be in with a chance to win 1000 Sat Oct 15 it features international guests tickets to the grand finale. With such including Cuban singer and a sizzling mix of the upcoming and 1030 ALISON GABRIEL Where: percussionist Felix Baloy, and the long-established in the Latin TV ROCK GLOVECATS Roundhouse members of the Buena Vista Social dance world, you won’t be able to call 1100 WONDERLAND CLOUSTON Club and Afro-Cuban All-Stars. yourself a true hombre unless you’ve How much: A competition for the best and most seen it. 1130 authentic Latin dance crews from $55 + bf each state around the country, Clave MIDNIGHT CLOSED Verdict: Contra Clave is the first event in Australia of its kind and reflects the Hola! exponentially growing popularity of www.unswoktoberfest.com.au this dance style (if you haven’t seen UNSW’s Latin Dance Soc at one of Lineup subject to change. >> ANDREW BLACKIE 18+ only. UNSW Roundhouse encourages the Responsible Service of Alcohol. Valid identification required upon entry. their events this year, you’re living under a rock). Blitz S2W12 10 save the date

Rugby World Cup CONTACT’s Random Acts of Kindness Roundhouse Happy Hour Arc Store Happy Hour – Stationery The White House Until Oct 23 @ Roundhouse Mon-Fri, 12-2pm @ Campus-wide 5-6pm 10% Off Re-Use Centre Happy Hour @ Roundhouse It’s brawn vs. brawn as the Rugby Union World Cup’s CONTACT volunteers will be giving out bags of 4-5pm @ Arc Stores 10am-4pm @ Quad, 4-5pm @ White House final battle lines are drawn. When Blitz went to print kindness (ie lollies) throughout Weeks 12 and 13 – is Double the happiness on Wednesdays, 5-7pm! Blockhouse, Quad, CLB and East Wing, RM 1001A it still random if there’s a timeframe? Icy cold bottled beers for $4 and classy cocktails SOLD OUT! the Aussies were still in with a chance! With $10 jugs Arc Fresh during game time at the Roundhouse, there’s no for $8 will have you smiling – that’s why they call it Happy Hour! better place to catch a game. RRP minus 10% = more cash in WAS HERE your pocket WAS HERE WAS HERE all week unsw - There’s always something good going down Last chance to win a double [email protected] [email protected] BITE US! pass to the SOLD [email protected] BITE US! Thoughtful Foods Co-Op COFA Happy Hour Pottery Studio Induction $10 Pub Grub Night Workshop: Reducing Procrastination Oktoberfest! BITE US! MON OCT 10 10.30am-4.30pm 5.30-6.30pm 12.30pm From 5pm and Perfectionism, Being SAT OCT 15 Head to facebook.com/blitzmag @ Roundhouse @ COFA, E Block, Ground Floor @ L2 Blockhouse @ Roundhouse Bistro Productive and post a pic before Free Breakfast On the side facing the gym. Drinks and nibbles before COFA Talks Come along and learn the ropes (or Classic pub food – Chicken 3-4.30pm The Culture Club: Poetry, Wed Oct 12 to be in to win. start at 6.30pm. wheels) of pottery. parmigiana or T-Bone steak. Meal WIN 9-10am Cost: Free for Arc members @ Rm 2008, Quad, East Wing Prose & Pizza WIN @ Library Forecourt COFA Soccer Club Training includes beer, wine or soft drink. Cost: Free, registration required at 3pm 12-1pm COFA Talks: ‘The Dreadful Prankster’ www.counselling.unsw.edu.au @ The White House Held every Monday by the SRC @ Moore Park Welfare Collective to highlight and Some thoughts on fire’s mercurial COFA Movies: Dancer In the Dark Double Happy Hour 3 Ps in a pod. 1-3pm 5-7pm Oktoberfest 2011 WEEK 13 tackle the problem of student poverty UNSW Bike Club Workshop character in art and literature [email protected] and good nutrition. 6.30pm @ COFA Common Room @ Roundhouse From 4pm Live Latin Band Comp: 12-2pm [email protected] SHOW US @ COFA, EG02 Grin and beer it. @ Roundhouse @ Quad Lawn Clave Contra Clave [email protected] SHOW US THE Mindfulness Meditation Bring your bike and learn bike SRC Welfare Collective Meeting 7pm SHOW US 12-1pm maintenance or volunteer and get Pool Comp 1pm JJ Frankel Memorial Lecture: Coal @ Roundhouse THE 6pm @ L1 Blockhouse, East Wing Seam Gas, A New Energy Resource COST: $55 + bf THE @ Rm 1045, Quad, West Wing your hands dirty! All welcome. .edu.au @ Roundhouse Pick yourself up after Oktoberfest for sw for NSW Natural Gas u. n .ed au .u Beware the pool sharks. FRI a cultural experience from a totally w c OCT 14 s VeggieSoc Lunches 5.30-8.30pm du.a n r email Yoga .e u u a Work for Arc Student Development different part of the world, though no w . s c 11.30am-1.30pm @ LEGAL n r

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Dud party? Promote your event Mindfulness Meditation COFA Craft Workshop: Art on Styrofoam Cups International Language Festival Oktoberfest 2011 Oktoberfest 2011 Recovery with What’s On! 12-1pm 2-5pm 11.30am-1.30pm From 4pm All day Go to arc.unsw.edu.au @ Rm 1045, Quad, West Wing @ COFA at Kenso Courtyard @ Morven Brown Courtyard @ Roundhouse @ Bed, or if you’re really unlucky, Deadline a lecture 12 days before Mon of Freaking out as exams loom ever closer? UNSW’s Take a break from class and get crafty with the COFA Ciao! Parlez-vous Français? 你好! Discuss the benefits It’s time to dust off those lederhosen and wash out your prized beer stein because relevant week Counselling Centre leads the way in toning down the kids. As childlike as this workshop sounds, tyrofoam of studying a foreign language and going on exchange, the date has arrived! Get in early to catch all the acts: Bag Raiders, Flight Facilities, stress and taming the mad monkey inside with their free cups can prove to be very beautiful indeed! Check it out plus a free international food performance – wunderbar! TV Rock, M-Phazes Timmy Trumpet, Glovecats, Deep Sea Arcade, Fantine, Alison guided meditation workshops – not a bad way to start in the COFA at Kenso Courtyard behind the Roundhouse. Wonderland, Alley Oop, DJ Willi, Lime Cordiale, Gabriel Clouston, Adam Bozzetto, the week. Anujual, Kid Crookes, Mike Who, Mr Belvedere plus the Oom Pah Pah Band and Silent Give Blitz the thumbs up Cost: Free, register at www.surveymonkey.com/s/858LL5Z Disco – sheissen! Full set times on page 10. facebook.com/blitzmag AROUND TOWN: WHAT’S ON SYDNEY Flying Solo However, half way through writing the album, the Sydney artist says he hit a wall: “I felt like I needed to shake up my approach,” he says. Deciding to rent out a New York apartment, Pyke reverted to his solo roots and searched for a solution in isolation. The track ‘No One Wants A Lover’ is the product of his decision to break away for a while, in which he sings about the lack of stars in the city and snow in January. “Being alone but surrounded by millions of people is something that really gets my creative juices flowing,” he says. Flying High on the Success of Only Sparrows Humble Pyke Rolling up your chinos and growing a beard is a must for hard- Modest about his success, he laughs out fans of Josh Pyke’s jaunty acoustics and wicked vocals, with without ignorance that he has “never given sell-out shows and eager crowds welcoming the third album a shit about getting to number one”. Learn some bike know-how at Try-A-Bike CHEAP A$$ SYDNEY from an Aussie indie favourite. “It would have to be on my terms; it’s incredibly important to me to write songs EAT Up, Up and Away that are organic and true to me.” So why, does Pyke feel, that this indie Only Sparrows, released in August, flew Relieved about his newfound sense of co- Mudgee Wine and Food Fair genre of music has filtered so successfully Get On Ya Bike for the Sun Oct 16, 10am-5pm to the top of the ARIA charts at number operation with his band mates, he admits into the mainstream? “Sometimes (it’s) @ International College of Management, four, beneath Gotye, Adele and Jack Vidgen. that taking a bird’s eye view has meant he 151 Darley Rd, Manly just a moment in time. (My genre) never Described by Pyke as being a bi-polar of can focus on being creative and making Sydney Rides Festival COST: $15 really goes out of fashion, but never goes A taste of Mudgee’s best wine and produce much “two personalities”, this album is lyrically better music. in (either).” So, does he see this as a good closer to home in Manly. darker than others. “I want to be thought of as a musician who thing? “That is what I want out of my Free food, films, concerts and art exhibitions are just a few things you’ll see “It’s about leaving a legacy,” he admits, “and PARTY keeps trying to develop and not trying to career; instead of big highs and big lows, this week at the first ever Sydney RidesF estival, celebrating bikes in all their the idea of shadows and everybody having do the same thing. I think that’s the way to I want consistency.” a bit of a dark side.” have a long, happy career - and life.” two-wheel glory. Now that his Australian tour has wrapped With an improved depth of sound and up, Pyke is heading straight to the UK for collaboration with five other musicians, more shows and then returning home to Ride to Work / Uni Day Bicycle Film Festival ‘Bi’ Art Exhibition Pyke has finally loosened the reins on a They’re calling it the “commuter revolution” and See art and advertising meld into one, in this play at this year’s big summer festivals, it’s obvious why: tens of thousands of regular exhibition of posters from the Golden Era of bikes long-term battle against “embracing a including Falls and Stonefest. collaborative spirit”. commuters will ditch CityRail and bike to work. in the late 19th to mid-20th century. Romanticised Would cracking America be on his to-do 36,000 workers and uni students joined the fun last visions of cycling, embracing liberation and “As a solo artist, I have really protected list next? year, saving time, money and petrol while giving efficiency, form much of the appeal of these that element of having control of “Nah, I don’t really understand how people those a good toning (because, let’s face it, vintage posters, which add an artistic spin to the everything. It’s risky because when it who actually bothers to climb the Basser Steps?). sporty festivities. have the time in their life to have a good Red Bull Thre3style DJ Competition starts to go in a direction I don’t want, it’s home life and do all that - it’s just all so big!” When: Wed Oct 12 When: Thurs Oct 31, 6-9pm @ Somedays Gallery, Fri Oct 14, 9pm hard to pull it back into shape.” 72B Fitzroy Street, Surry Hills @ Home, Cockle Bay Wharf, Darling Harbour COST: FREE >> Leanne Warburton cost: free A grand final of the best DJs in Australia competition = Try-A-Bike not your average seedy night at Home. For those without a bike, there’s no need to feel left out. Jump on one of the free bikes provided and GIG take it for a 10 minute spin; join fellow riders in the Bicycle Film Festival WAS HERE WAS HERE Sydney Rides Challenge, a city-wide event where Rest your aching bum and take a relaxing break from riding to watch some film shorts. 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jobsof the week >> Ellie Clay Oxfam UNSW Discount DIY Rather than lusting after the latest must-have when your cash- flow goes AWOL, get crafty and DIY (your Nana’s been doing it for years!). COFA kids have cottoned on to this trend all semester, getting crafty on Monday and Tuesday afternoons at the COFA at Kenso Courtyard. From Mexican themed workshops to friendship bracelets, Arc members can get in the DIY spirit for FREE ($2 donation for others).

Blitz it in 2012! Applications for Blitz positions in 2012 have been extended. Interview red carpet stars, see your designs published every week or shape the campus mag read by over 10, 000 students. 2 x Reporters (12 hours p/week) Designer (30 hours p/week) Bec, Paolo, Isabel & Tom for Oxfam UNSW Editor (30 hours p/week) Applications close Wednesday Oct 12 The Mo the Merrier Oxfam is an international organisation that’s operating in 98 countries to find lasting solutions to poverty For full position descriptions head to and injustice. While Random Act of Kindness can lift our spirits for a moment, Oxfam UNSW are doing These gals are channelling their inner hombres (but German ‘staches jobs.arc.unsw.edu.au or email will work just as well for Oktoberfest.) their bit to make the world a better place for all of us. Blitz caught up with Bec and other club members at [email protected] with any queries. their weekly meeting to talk about Closing the Gap and their An-Tea Poverty Tea Party.

I think there’s been a lot of success We’re loving the What are the principles Oxfam stands for? Volunteer Coordinator extra pocket on Basically Oxfam is working towards a just since the movement started, [the hands Experience other & Student Development the front – saves world without poverty. So our major focus campaign] was one of our most interactive hunting around events – we had a great turn out! cultures; it helps you Officer Positions the bottom for is on things like workers’ rights, Fair Trade, understand how other your tangled climate change, Making Poverty History What’s coming up for Oxfam UNSW? Want to work on campus in a fun, friendly, headphones. and an Indigenous program, Close The Gap. Next week is Anti-Poverty Week; lots of people live and what flexible environment? If you’re involved in they’re going through student life with excellent organizational skills How many members do you have at UNSW? clubs on campus are getting involved and and an aptitude for leadership, Arc wants you! We have a lot on our mailing list, about holding different events. We’ll be holding our 350 plus. We like to think we also engage Annual An-Tea Poverty Tea Party up at the There are 10 positions available so hours vary, the wider university community through Library Lawn on Thursday Oct 13 from about head to jobs.arc.unsw.edu.au for all the deets. our events. 11am-1pm. We’ll have lots of Fairtrade tea for free and we’ll be selling cupcakes and Are there Oxfam clubs at other universities? other baked goods to raise money for the Dream job alert Totes Worth It At the moment [there are chapters] at continuing crisis in East Africa. Membership Relations Officer: 10hr+ p/week With all those chunky textbooks (law students, we’re looking at Sydney Uni, QUT and Newcastle; , spent organising fun activities and freebies for What three things would you do to you), you’ll want something sturdy to lug them around in. Play Monash and a uni in Western Australia students. Implement your creative ideas as you School was totally on the ball when they sang “Bags, bags, bags, have also all started clubs this year. change the world? they’re very useful things…” My personal input would be: coordinate the Arc Street Team program, gain Oxfam Australia have been supporting us experience recognised on your transcript AND 1) Buy Fairtrade and encourage others Oxfam UNSW are certainly hands-on a lot with inter-group connections; they’re to do so. get paid. really trying to get [a chapter] established 2) Experience other cultures; it helps Go to jobs.arc.unsw.edu.au for full deets or at every university – it helps make people All in the Oxfam-ily email [email protected] in our group feel like they’re a part of you understand how other people live and something bigger. what they’re going through. You can read • Oxfam Unwrapped gift cards provide facts and figures [about Third-World much needed support overseas. Arc Membership Earlier in the year you ran a campaign countries] but I don’t think you fully Donate seeds, sewing lessons or even for Close the Gap – could you tell us a bit appreciate it until you see it first-hand. a buffalo on behalf of your loved ones O-Week Team about that? 3) Simple things like recycling and energy this Xmas – way better than socks. Do you love the buzz of O-Week? Do you have Close the Gap is about indigenous health conservation. I think just being aware of customer service experience? You could be the and life expectancy; at the moment their • Upgrade your coffee to Fairtrade and perfect candidate to be a member of the 2012 what’s happening in the world is probably help the livelihoods of 25 million coffee life expectancy is about 17 years less than the best thing you can do. Arc Membership O-Week Casuals Team. other Australians. We wanted to raise farmers around the world – a lot of sense for just a few cents. Applications open December 5 - awareness about that, get some petitions see jobs.arc.unsw.edu.au for full details or • $100 is enough to provide medical signed to improve health programs in rural email [email protected] Patch of Colour communities and get the government to treatment for a whole village in Laos DIY is all about making the most with what you’ve got, so before you commit to that. – kinda puts your weekly spending in chuck something away, think about how you could renew or reuse perspective huh? For more Jobs and Opportunities it. Patch up rips and tears in jeans or bags with patterned material oxfam.org.au head to jobs.arc.unsw.edu.au scraps, or add a tailor-made patch to a tired blazer. uni.oxfam.org.au/unsw or search Oxfam UNSW on FB

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Kudos to COFA Kudos Award Opening Night • ALBUM • FILM • GERMAN CINEMA • TV Kudos Gallery, COFA Tues Oct 11, 5-7.30pm (Exhibition runs until Oct 22) Now in its 10th year, the Kudos Award seeks to recognise innovation and excellence across all disciplines. See the exhibition of the best of COFA’s best, grab a drink and hear the winners announced. This year the award will be judged by: Zoe Brand (Gaffa Gallery), Anna Kristensen (painter) and David Haines (media artist). Whether you’re a native to COFA, or just curious to see what’s happening on the Paddington campus, the Kudos Award is the perfect chance to find out why COFA is one of the best art schools in the country. Cost: Free

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Our New Life Above Abduction The Wave Rove LA The Ground Directed by John Singleton (Die Welle) Avalanche City Starring Taylor Lautner, Lily Directed by Dennis Gansel Starring Rove and a bunch of celebs Collins and Sigourney Weaver Starring Jürgen Vogel, Frederick Lau, Jennifer Ulrich 9/10 3/10 6/10 6/10 Art Battles Semi-Final Name This Bar, Oxford St Thurs Oct 13 We’ve all heard songs about heartbreak, Welcome to the funniest comedy of the The theme of German cinema: keep the For a Gen Y-er like me, the prospect of watching three celebrities Paint will spill at the semi-final of Art Battles, where two lost love, the ones that did us wrong. year. In this nonsensical farce of a thriller fun confined to Oktoberfest. Going to see sit on a couch and talk to the same guy for an hour seemed like a artists are pitted against each other to create amazing We get it. Love hurts. But this refreshing you have Taylor Lautner trying his hand at a German movie is often a pretty sombre momentous challenge. It’s not that I have a short attention span; artworks on the walls of Name This Bar. Armed with only album by New Zealand’s Avalanche City being an action star. How does he convey experience, as the country’s film makers it’s that, unlike its US talk show counterparts, there’s no variety black markers and paint and a two hour time limit, you’ll be celebrates the greatness of love and anger? By narrowing his eyes. How does draw from and come to terms with their in Rove LA. While this is the show’s differentiating point, creating astounded as the artists’ creations manifest before your journeys through life. he convey the process of thought? By history – in 2004 there was Downfall, about room for in-depth discussion, it also works as a weakness. eyes. Couple that with beers, music and free entry at one The heart and soul of this album lies clenching his jaw. All the while he speaks Hitler’s last days, and everybody seemed to Had guest Kathy Griffin been on David Letterman I would have of the coolest underground venues in Sydney and that’s with Dave Baxter who created it single- in the same monotonous register: “I just love Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck’s only had to tolerate her for the duration of her interview slot; on a killer Thursday night, (particularly if you missed out on handedly, writing every song, playing every saw my parents get murdered in front 2006 film The Lives of Others, about living Rove LA I had no choice but to sit through hit-and-miss banter Oktoberfest tix). of my EYES”, he drones to a CIA man over under Communist East Germany. instrument, recording and producing it for an hour (and would have switched the TV off, had my editor Cost: Free himself. The production took place in a the phone. The Wave is based on a US psychological not asked me to write this review). countryside community hall, which gives an Good actors – Sigourney Weaver, Alfred experiment, but fictionalised for a McMannus retains his cutesy talk show charisma, but could have Last Chance Saloon automatic lo-fi quality that only adds to Molina – debase themselves speaking German audience. During project week, better steered conversation to engage his Aussie viewers. I found the honesty of the album. cringe worthy lines. Attempts at an eccentric and hands-on teacher myself tuning out as topics became less relevant locally; for The songs throughout provide a holiday introspection and romance fall amusingly devises a practical experiment to show his example, an extended discussion about LA and New York rivalry feel, spanning from summer road trips to flat. The screening I attended was a students the terrible appeal of fascism. lost its novelty after a few minutes. laugh riot. At one point, the bad guy who You can guess what happens next: the winter fireplaces. This indie-pop album Rove LA has potential, provided there are interesting, likeable really wants his MacGuffin back tells our demonstration snowballs out of control, moves between upbeat kickers and guests and enough balance between Aussie and US humour. The bereaved hero, “If you don’t give it to me, the kids get sucked into thinking about a softer lilts successfully to tell a story, second episode was stronger than the first, having a greater you will be responsible for the death of new order, and poor teacher gets hailed as both lyrically and musically. It utilises balance in cultural references with Hugh Jackman as a guest. every friend you have on Facebook!” some sort of neo-Hitler. instruments like the glockenspiel, the That or perhaps I just like him better than Kathy Griffin. On Sale! 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