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Heading the hierarchy of sin

Catholics and Sex Four-part documentary on SBS Television Sundays at 7.30 p.m. (7 in Adelaide) beginning March 28 Previewed by Anne Casey Jesus Christ had very little to say on the question of sex, yet it occupies number one position on

Strange and wonderful

Strange and wonderful Cloud 9 By Caryl Churchill Directed by Frank McNamara and John Rado New Theatre, 542 King St, Newtown Friday-Sunday until May 8 Reviewed by Betty Downie This play about sexual politics draws a parallel

Cuba calls for disaster relief

Cuba calls for disaster relief HAVANA - Cuba has called on the United Nations for help to recover from the savage winter storm that hit the western and central provinces over the March 13-14 weekend. The storm caused unprecedented flooding.

... and ain't i a woman?: The war against Bosnian women

The war against Bosnian women The appalling news carried by the contingents of Bosnian women to International Women's Day rallies in Melbourne and Adelaide this year was probably the first many Australian women's movement activists had heard

Write on

Scent of a Woman I want to raise some alternative views to those expressed in Gabrielle Carey's review of Scent of a Woman (GLW #94). Is it fair to say, as does Carey, that the movie is about "pure and unadulterated objectification of

ANU evicts residents from historic home

ANU evicts residents from historic home By Nadine Behan Students living at Old Lennox House, which has been low cost accommodation on the Australian National University campus for over 30 years, were given seven days, notice to vacate

Coup planned with Western support

By Renfrey Clarke MOSCOW — President Boris Yeltsin's attempt to overthrow the Russian constitution was prepared in consultation with Western leaders, and went ahead with their firm support. The coup was not, as the Western media have sought

Not really sleeping

Not really sleeping Sleeping with the enemy Album by Paris Scarface Records Reviewed by John-Paul Nassif Paris is an eloquent and self-righteous rapper whose consciousness goes well beyond "I'm militant". He has a real knowledge of

Hi, it's Hal again

Simple Men A film by Hal Hartley Showing at Melbourne's Kino from April 2 Reviewed by Peter Boyle Independent film maker Hal Hartley has a distinctive style — evident in Simple Men and his 1991 art house cinema success, Trust. His

The week that was

By Kevin Healey Well reader, I guess it's difficult to be bright this week, knowing the country is trying to struggle on without the weight of Peter No-Longer-Staple in the ministry. Apart from the personal tragedy, it's a wonder the country

South African solidarity with Cuba

South African solidarity with Cuba By Norm Dixon It is time for the liberation movements in South Africa to repay the debt they owe to Cuba by organising solidarity with that island. This is the message of the solidarity group, Friends of

The country and people that 'don't exist'

Macedonia: The Last Peace To be screened on SBS Television as part of the Cutting Edge series of documentaries Tuesday, April 6, 8.30 p.m. (8 p.m. in Adelaide) Reviewed by Michael Karadjis One might begin to gain an insight into the