Author: Robert Horvat

Robert Horvat is a Melbourne based blogger. He believes that the world is round and that art is one of our most important treasures. He has seen far too many classic films and believes coffee runs through his veins. As a student of history, he favours ancient and medieval history. Music pretty much rules his life and inspires his moods. Favourite artists include The Beatles, Pearl Jam, Garbage and Lana Del Rey.

by Robert Horvat October 15, 2021 0

Film

Top Ten Lists: The Best Haunted House Films Of All Time.

Why do we love horror films? Well, the motivation for people’s decisions to watch horror varies considerably. Some experts sayContinue Reading

by Robert Horvat October 7, 2021 1

Film Movie of the week

A Ghost Story (2017): An amazing conceptual meditation.

There is so much I’d like to tell you (the reader) about David Lowery’s A Ghost Story but I cannotContinue Reading

by Robert Horvat October 4, 2021 4

Classic songs Music

Classic songs: ‘I Was Made For Lovin’ You’ by KISS.

It has been often said that Kiss is one of America’s most decisive rock bands. I get it. You eitherContinue Reading

by Robert Horvat October 1, 2021 0

Music Music interviews

Interview: Alex Southey on making music and his new EP ‘My Nights On The Island’.

Earlier this year, Toronto-based musician, Alex Southey released his third studio album And The Country Stirred. In so doing heContinue Reading

by Robert Horvat September 24, 2021 8

Film

Short Circuit (1986): Number 5 is Alive!

Is it me or does Number 5 the robot in Short Circuit look like a taller version of WallE? No waitContinue Reading

by Robert Horvat September 22, 2021 1

Music Music interviews

Interview with H3000, the new musical collaboration from Luke Steele and Jarrad Rogers.

Australian musicians Luke Steele and Jarrod Rogers have previously enjoyed both critical and commercial success in their own respective realms.Continue Reading

by Robert Horvat September 20, 2021 0

Film Movie of the week

Rams (2020): A tale of two feuding brothers, sheep and a good dog.

Rams is a superb comedy-drama directed by Jeremy Sims (Beneath Hill 60) and starring Sam Neill (Jurassic Park) and everyone’sContinue Reading

by Robert Horvat September 16, 2021 15

Classic songs Music

10 Best One-Word Song Titles.

I’m not so sure one-word song titles have become a trend in music in recent years. That’s what some internetContinue Reading

by Robert Horvat September 11, 2021 8

Art History History Painting

History Painting: ‘September’ by Gerhard Richter, 2005.

Sometimes it is premature to name a significant event as a turning point in history. 9/11 and its aftermath, theContinue Reading

by Robert Horvat September 10, 2021 6

Classic songs Music

Classic songs: ‘Flame Trees’ by Cold Chisel.

There is something quintessentially Australian about rock pioneers Cold Chisel. In the early 1990s I had a University friend whoContinue Reading

ALBUM OF THE WEEK:

Earlier this year, Toronto-based musician, Alex Southey released his third studio album And The Country Stirred. In so doing he has once more proven to be an astute songwriter who weaves stories of the human experience we can all relate to. More recently, Southey was at it again revealing to the world his new EP titled My Nights On The Island which evokes memories of a break-up from his past. There is nothing it seems that can slow down this prolific songwriter as he overwhelms our senses with six new tracks that play out like a cinematic soundtrack.