Curious Kate

The Tiger's Den

Week four - April 22, 2010

• See

  Accidents Happen

  There are dysfunctional families... and then there are the Conways. After a family tragedy, 15-year-old Billy Conway has become the de facto glue between his bitter mother, distant brother, and stoic father. But when Billy starts to act out, everything changes for him and his family.

  Oscar winner Geena Davis returns to the big screen in this beautiful art house film.

  Now showing at Palace Cinemas

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• Watch

  In My Father's Den

  A disillusioned war journalist's return home is blighted when he becomes implicated in the mysterious disappearance of a teenage girl he has befriended.

  Shot in New Zealand, this film is visually beautiful with plenty of twists and turns. It delivers wonderful performances from Matthew Macfadyen (Death at a Funeral) and AFI Winner Emily Barclay.

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• Go

  Crime & Punishment

  Fyodor Dostoevsky's Crime and Punishment is being staged in St Kilda at in the wonderful Alliance Francaise building. The 700 page novel has been adapted in a 90 minute thriller. It explores the mind of a murderer - a classic tale of murder & intrigue.

  Where: Alliance Francaise, 51 Grey Street, St Kilda
  When: April 21-May 9
  Cost: $29/$17
  Bookings: 9410 0295

  

• Shop

  Tigerlily

  Tigerlily has developed way beyond just swimwear. Their clothing line is affordable, casual and chic and they now have two stores open in Melbourne.

  Locations: Melbourne Central & Chadstone Shopping Centre, also find a fabulous range at stockist Katani.

  View their Winter Collection

  

• Read

  My French Life

  Vicki Archer was born and raised in Australia but when she spontaneously bought a seventeenth-century property in Saint-Remy-de-Provence, her husband and 3 children moved to London, while they renovated their gorgeous French farmhouse. My French Life, published in 2006, is the story of her journey in words and stunning photographs. She has recently published a second book, French Essence. If you're a francophile, you might just enjoy these books and dream of doing the same one day! Great Mother's Day gift idea.

  Buy My French Life
  Buy French Essence
  Visit her blog

  
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• After Dark

  30 Seconds To Mars Live

  Actor Jared Leto (Fight Club, Requiem for a Dream) is the front man for his rock band 30 Seconds to Mars. They have recently released their third studio album, This Is War. To promote the new album they are touring worldwide and will be in Melbourne at the end of July.

  Location: Festival Hall
  When: 7.30pm July 28

  Buy tickets
  Listen
  Watch past videos: The Kill & From Yesterday