/ 10 February 2021

Apropos of nothing

Jen Peedom, an Aussie film director with a penchant for altitude, has won the backing of Barack and Michelle Obama’s Netflix venture for a biopic of legendary Sherpa Tenzing Norgay. Which makes sense given the Obama’s production company is named Higher Ground…

Seen an uptick in pop star Britney Spears’ mentions in the last couple of days? It’s because the New York Times has released Framing Britney Spears – a doco about her battle for control over her affairs. It’s not available in Oz yet, but it’s drawn A-list support for the singer.

“Every 2 hours we’re eating. It’s become a chore. I don’t enjoy eating at all every 2 hours.” That’s the complaint of Thor star Chris Hemsworth’s stunt double Bobby Holland Hanton who is having trouble matching up to the buff Aussie. For the record, it’s not something you’ll ever hear us say…

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