Curiously, Doyle says he prefers books to photography or cinema. “Reading gives you an imaginary space, whereas film basically tells you what to see,” he says. “Sydney in the Sixties was a period of anarchy. And that rebellious spirit is still with me all that rejection of mediocrity and what was supposed to be normal about stereotypical boys. It was so boring. I hated it. I wanted to get away. I read a lot of crazy stuff that was a bit on the edge.” His yearning for escape from a provincial environment provided the motivation for the 19-year-old Doyle to become a sailor on cargo ships, an endeavour that would quickly bring him to Asia and ultimately be his first connection to filmmaking.
The 100 Best International Movies of All Time
By Molly Pennington, Stacker
On 5/13/21 at 6:30 PM EDT
International cinema has always had a profound influence on American movies. At the same time, many of the great films in languages other than English retool the styles and genres of popular American movies. Have you ever forgotten you were reading subtitles as you were swept up in the action on screen? Westerns, film noirs, and even romances tap into universal visual languages of movement, action, and emotion that draw in worldwide audiences.
Stacker s list of the 100 best international movies includes the science fiction masterpiece of German Expressionist style,
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Ringing in the New Year with a Clink
A bountiful spread befitting of the most discerning gourmands – Group Executive Sous Chef Felix Chong curates a lavish NYE dinner featuring a repertoire of gastronomic indulgences.
On the table, MONTI‘s luxuriant 6-course menu is instilled with the brilliant flavours of Tuscan-Italian cuisine. Take your pick, for a depth of flavours await each dish.
Taking centre stage in the menu are exquisite dishes from the likes of Grilled Gilmar Octopus, laced with a generous portion of Kaluga Queen Caviar for an intensely rich mouthfeel; as well as an artisanal cut of Charcoal Grilled Austige Wagyu Petite Tender, paired alongside a medley of Heirloom Corns, Broccolini, Potato & Apple, Aged Balsamic Vinegar, drizzled with aromatic Truffle Sauce.