Author: nicheshi

  • Ned Kelly (2003): A Gritty Reimagining of Australia’s Most Infamous Outlaw

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    Few figures in Australian history loom as large—or as controversially—as Ned Kelly. Hero to some, criminal to others, his story has been retold countless times. The 2003 film Ned Kelly, directed by Gregor Jordan and based on Robert Drewe’s novel Our Sunshine, offers a stylised and emotionally driven take on the legend, anchored by a… Read more

  • The Honourable Wally Norman (2003): A Quirky Take on Politics, Small Towns, and Aussie Humour

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    Australian comedies have a long tradition of blending satire with small-town charm, and The Honourable Wally Norman fits neatly into that space—while adding its own distinctly offbeat twist. Released in 2003 and directed by Ted Emery, the film brings together a strong comedic cast including Kevin Harrington, Shaun Micallef, and Greig Pickhaver. Set against the… Read more

  • Thank God You’re Here: The Joy of Unscripted Chaos in Australian Comedy

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    Some comedy shows rely on sharp writing. Others lean on big personalities. Thank God You’re Here does something far riskier—it throws performers into the unknown and lets the chaos unfold in real time. First premiering in 2006, this Australian improvisational comedy series quickly became a breakout hit, drawing massive audiences and cementing itself as one… Read more

  • They’re a Weird Mob (1966): A Warm, Witty Look at Finding Your Place in Australia

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    They’re a Weird Mob is one of those films that feels like a time capsule—in the best possible way. Released in 1966 and directed by Michael Powell, this Australian comedy captures the quirks, contradictions, and charm of everyday life in mid-20th century Sydney through the eyes of an outsider trying to make sense of it… Read more

  • Storm Boy (1976): A Quiet Classic of Australian Cinema

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    There’s something timeless about Storm Boy. Released in 1976 and based on Colin Thiele’s beloved 1964 novel, this Australian drama captures a kind of storytelling that feels increasingly rare—gentle, reflective, and deeply connected to the natural world. Set against the wild, windswept coastline of South Australia’s Coorong, the film follows a young boy named Mike,… Read more

  • The Olden Days: When Australian Comedy Rewrote History (Literally)

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    If you ever needed proof that great comedy doesn’t require big budgets – just a sharp idea and perfect timing – The Olden Days is it. A standout segment from The Late Show, this brilliantly absurd series took footage from Rush, a straight-faced black-and-white historical drama produced by the ABC in the 1970s, and completely… Read more

  • The Late Show: how the D-Generation made Australia’s greatest sketch comedy

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    There’s a very short list of Australian TV shows that can genuinely claim to have changed the landscape. The Late Show is on it. Airing on the ABC in 1992, The Late Show was the full flowering of the D-Generation — the sketch comedy group that had already made noise on radio and with their earlier ABC… Read more