Jan McNulty Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 This is included in Today's Links: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-02-19/dancers-take-a-leap-of-faith/9454430 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 Super. All too short. So sweet to see the film of both of them as boys. It would be fun to have a piece choreographed for these two to dance together. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marg S Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 It has been recorded for me by my son as I am off to Australia in 5 weeks. With instructions to my granddaughters DO NOT DELETE! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninamargaret Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 Someone really should do a ballet to feature both of them. So different, McRae, even at that stage, sharp, medicinal, Campbell more lyrical, soft elegance. Marvellous to have both of them here, hope McRae is soon fit.Thank you Oz! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninamargaret Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 Sorry, should have said mercurial! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinMM Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 I was trying to work out "medicinal" thought you might have meant "detached" lol! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alison Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 I'm sure the quality of McRae's dancing will have some medicinal qualities for quite a few people I mean, just think if you could bottle it ... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Yet another cold, but still another deadline...it's been raining for days....winter has been going on for at least a year...unable to go to any ballet - yes, a bottle of 'McRae' to spritz round the house is JUST what's needed!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninamargaret Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 maybe I shouldn't have changed it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissMonk Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 I watched the whole half hour. it was really well put together and showed both boys equally. I learned things I didn't even know and some things were just sad. The Royal is really lucky to have these two. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alison Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 "short" versus "half an hour"? Huh?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissMonk Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 31 minutes ago, alison said: "short" versus "half an hour"? Huh?? Yeah that short was just a sneak peak.. its a half hour documentary http://www.abc.net.au/austory/leap-of-faith/9463014 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiz Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 That made me cry. I love them both as dancers in different ways. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sim Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 Fascinating. I had no idea about Alex Campbell's hearing problems. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 Really good documentary. Made me cry too. I've always liked them both a lot but now my admiration is even greater- they have both overcome so much and as we know many other young dancers also leave home and family and struggle with loneliness, injury and more. Humbling! I do hope Steven recovers soon from his current injury, I miss him. Wouldn't it be good if this was just number 1 in a series! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridiem Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 What a wonderful film. Interesting and honest and I found it desperately moving. Both clearly had an innate talent. Their families were so full of love and so brave about 'losing' them. And must have given them a superb base which enabled them to fulfil their talent and launch their careers. So I hope that in spite of the loss they know that they 'did right' by them. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiz Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 I cried when Steven’s mother said they both broke down when she had to leave him. I was fine until then. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophoife Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 I felt it was too short and rushed - Australian Story often does two-parters and this I feel should have been such. Did anyone else get the impression the two men don't actually get on at all? I did laugh watching Alexander coming out of the stage door at QPAC to be greeted by the entire family - I was (just) off-camera left, desperately avoiding being caught on film as I had actually sneaked up to Brisbane for the weekend, having fudged my actual whereabouts to family and most friends! I was so pleased to see Winter's Tale live finally, and thrilled my third and final show was Bennet Gartside and Marianela Nuñez, who were utterly absorbing and said so much just with their eyes. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McNulty Posted March 2, 2018 Author Share Posted March 2, 2018 I felt it was too short too (but then I am somewhat biased!). Does Australian Story cover just Australians abroad? I expect there to be a feature on Lachlan Monaghan before too long (and yes, I am biased on that one too!). 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophoife Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 Australian Story, @Jan McNulty, is a long-running programme on Monday nights, usually focusing on some sort of inspiring against-the-odds story. Always Australians, not often those who live and work overseas. Last year's episodes: http://www.abc.net.au/austory/episodes/?year=2017 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 I so enjoyed this film. What wonderful supportive families they have. I guess you would expect them to be close because of where they're from - but that's not what decides friendship or intimacy. Alexander came across as a really nice guy, I also had no idea of his hearing difficulties, it's an example of his character that he had just got on with it his whole life and had learnt to lip read. He did appear lonely though and I hope he meets someone soon - (maternal instincts going into overdrive 🤗). 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAB Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 Of course he'll meet someone soon, he's lovely. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alison Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 I can't get back to the middle of this film where I left it when I had to leave for Giselle. Has anyone had any success, or do I just have to start all over again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissMonk Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 You should be able to refresh the page and then adjust the bar to where you want it to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Mallinson Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 Better hurry to catch this - Expires: Sunday 20 February 2033 10:45pm 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capybara Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 2 hours ago, John Mallinson said: Better hurry to catch this - Expires: Sunday 20 February 2033 10:45pm But I've just watched it (the long one) and its the 3rd March today!!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAB Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 Yes, but not 2033. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alison Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 I did wonder why it was still working yesterday! Hadn't bothered looking at the year ... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capybara Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 40 minutes ago, MAB said: Yes, but not 2033. Just goes to show how lazily one reads thing online! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissMonk Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 On 3/1/2018 at 20:16, Sophoife said: I felt it was too short and rushed - Australian Story often does two-parters and this I feel should have been such. Did anyone else get the impression the two men don't actually get on at all? I did laugh watching Alexander coming out of the stage door at QPAC to be greeted by the entire family - I was (just) off-camera left, desperately avoiding being caught on film as I had actually sneaked up to Brisbane for the weekend, having fudged my actual whereabouts to family and most friends! I was so pleased to see Winter's Tale live finally, and thrilled my third and final show was Bennet Gartside and Marianela Nuñez, who were utterly absorbing and said so much just with their eyes. I didn't get the impression that they don't actually get along but I could tell the huge difference between the two. Though Steven is the same age as Alexander, he's always felt somewhat older to me, more mature or something , like you get with Federico or Edward. I guess "seasoned" is another word? (I'm saying that wrong). Alexander seems so much younger, like a college kid. This video really expressed the difference between them. Though one thing they do share is having such supportive family's.. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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