Curious Kate

The Golden Woo

Week three - July 23, 2008

• See

  Leaving Las Vegas

  This Academy Award winning film portrays the tragic love of an alcoholic, who is determined to drink himself to death, and a lonely prostitute.

  Starring Elizabeth Shue & Nicholas Cage in his Oscar winning performance.

  Watch the trailer.
  Buy the dvd

  

• Food

  Longrain

  Longrain is an up-market, contemporary Thai restaurant. Their use of shallots, lime and coriander is absolutely magical.

  They do great cocktails too! There is a good feel to this place.

  Location: 40-44 Little Bourke Street
  Ph: 9671 3151
  (Bookings only for groups between 7 and 12)

  

• Watch

  The Dark Knight

  This sequel to Batman Begins is dark, action packed, captivating, thrilling and a must.
  Heath's performance is simply brilliant and he is sure to win a posthumous Oscar.
  With a cast such as this: Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckhart, Michael Caine, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Gary Oldman, Morgan Freeman, how could you resist seeing it on the big screen!

  Watch trailer
  Official website

  

• Go

  Connex For Cancer Day

  On Thursday July 31, $1 from every ticket you buy at a Connex Ticket Office will go towards helping Peter Mac find more cancer cures.
  If you don't normally catch public transport or even if you're a regular, why not jump on a tram, bus or train to wherever you're headed and remember to purchase your ticket from the Connex Ticket Office before you do. It will not only take us closer to cancer cures, it's good for the environment as well.

  You can also help today by adding a message of hope or making a donation at connexforcancerday.com.au. For every message, Connex will donate $1 to Peter Mac.

  

• Shop

  Maximillia

  Maximillia is an online store that carries sweet, youthful and feminine pieces with an emphasis on exceptional quality and tailoring, from a diverse roster of both established and emerging independent designers.

  

• Bambini

  Woo's

  Mother - Child - Home
  Woo's maybe a small store but it has all sorts of goodies. From long velvet jackets for women to gorgeous outfits for babies. There are unique gift options for friends and for your home! Here you can find one-off pieces you wont find anywhere else. Owner Pip travels the world, particularly Denmark, Sweden & Argentina, bringing back divine objects you'll fall in love with.
  This shop has an organic feel to it. There is a cafe next door. Making the trip might just be worth it!

  Where: 46 Wattletree Road, Armadale
  Ph: 03 9509 8361

  

• Read

  The Man In The High Castle

  This book by Philip Dick was published in 1962 and has won several awards.
  Set in America in 1962, slavery is legal once again and the few Jews who still survive hide under assumed names. In San Francisco the I Ching is as common as the Yellow Pages.
  All because some 20 years earlier the United States lost a war, and is now occupied jointly by Nazi Germany and Japan.

  Buy it here

  

• Listen

  MGMT

  MGMT (formerly known as The Management) is a indie rock/pop group from Brooklyn, New York.

  Their newly released single, Electric Feel, is definitely worth a listen. If you like it, check out their album Oracular Spectacular.
  Their sound is transfixing! Love 'em!

  Buy their album

  

• After Dark

  Gold Class

  You have to experience the first class feeling of Gold Class at least once, although once you do, you might not want to go to the cinema any other way!
  Pre order your food and drinks to come out any time you choose during the movie. Recline back in a very comfortable arm chair with a glass of bubbly and take in the action on the big screen. Waiter service is available anytime throughout the screening. Great sound & screen in an intimate setting.
  They have pillows and blankets if you so desire.

  Cost: $30 a ticket (plus booking fee when purchased on internet)
  Locations: Jam Factory, Crown, Southland

  

• Tech Heads

  Shower Shock Caffiene Soap

  Shower Shock Caffiene Soap is for those tired and smelly collegues that need a clean buzz! This caffinated soap is absorbed through the skin for all those caffiene addicts that can't wait til they get out of the shower for that kick in the morning!

  One bar $2.99 (US)
  Caffinated lip balm and body wash also available.