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The first time I saw Finding Nemo on the big screen was nine years ago when my husband and I were touring Wales. We'd stopped in Cardiff for a few nights and decided to pop out and see a movie in the town centre, and of all the choices available at the box office, the latest Disney animated spectacular was clearly the outstanding option. This was in an old life pre-kids, but the great thing about Disney (in case you hadn't noticed) was that you don't need to be a kid to fall in love with a Disney ...

So close to EKKA, the weather has turned cold, but this weekend the events calendar is still piping hot:

Greazefest is on at Rocklea Showgrounds. Starting tonight at 7.30pm through to from 8pm on Sunday, the weekend is bursting with hot rods, vintage vehicles, markets, music, and piston-charged fun. Tickets start at $20pp (kids under 15 FREE with paying adult), or save yourself some dosh and buy a weekend pass.

Join the peanut gallery at Pasar Rakyat in celebration of ...

Stap yourselves in BubHubbers, because we have a whole lot of Brissy awesomeness to get through this weekend:

The Red Hill Fair turns 30 this year, and has plenty to celebrate. Fantastic raffles, the now-famous silent auction, and of course tonnes of fun things to do on the day. Come and join the party on Saturday from 10am-3pm at Woolcock Park.

Einbunpin Festival celebrates Sandgate community spirit on Sunday with stalls, entertainment, and activities at Einbunpin Lagoon ...

Plenty to do in Brissie this weekend and it looks to be the first sunny one we've had in a while!

Make it a farmtastic one at Australia's largest retail expo: Go Expo Farm Fantastic, Caboolture. Advertised as 6-expos-in-1, Farm Fantastic offers a corral of experiences including gourmet, adventure, home retail, professonal services, farm machinery, and entertainment for all ages. Demonstrations, live performances, face-painting, clowns, great food, and a live radio broadcast should ...

Judging from reviews already circulating, critics seem to like The Dark Knight Rises more than the general public, which must surely be a first for a comic-book adaptation. For me, The Dark Knight Rises is a great big film with great big problems. Some qualities of the film are breath-taking, while others are confusing and a little puerile.

In my full review (which is entirely free of spoilers!), I've tried to present a balanced reflection on the good bits and the not-so-good bits, ...