Tag Archives: The Bellissimo Files

Permission To Write

Posted on May 14, 2024 by The Bellissimo Files

One of my favourite things to do is write. I love sitting in front of a blank sheet of paper, or screen (depending on what mood I am in), feeling like the words are physically falling all out of my … Continue reading →

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Happy Galentine’s Day

Posted on February 13, 2024 by The Bellissimo Files

Galentine’s Day is a recent phenomenon. Amy Poehler’s Parks and Recreation character, Leslie Knope, made it up in 2010. I know that we don’t have to wait until February 13 to celebrate our girlfriends, we can do that any time … Continue reading →

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The Blues Can Bring Such Joy

Posted on September 14, 2023 by The Bellissimo Files

I have never been more homesick than last Friday when my AFL football team, Carlton, made it back into the September Finals race for the first time in 10 years. As I was walking my 7 year old to school, … Continue reading →

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A Summer Of Going Back To Move Forward (I Remember Me)

Posted on September 7, 2023 by The Bellissimo Files

I know it’s September, which means we’re officially in Autumn, but the gorgeous, summer like, weather this week has me holding onto summer for as long as I can. You see, this summer has been a great one – it’s … Continue reading →

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More Than Words – My Big Fat Greek Emotions

Posted on September 4, 2023 by The Bellissimo Files

This weekend sees Nia Vardalos’ bring My Big Fat Greek Wedding (3) back to the cinema.There is a review embargo so I cannot say anything about the film itself, for a few more days. One thing I can say is … Continue reading →

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First Day of Second Class

Posted on August 31, 2023 by The Bellissimo Files

“I’m too tired! This jumper is itchy. I don’t like the tie.” “It’s lashing (there was a little bit of rain), why can’t we drive? My legs hurt (when we proceeded to walk). Oooh, look a Tesla!” All of a … Continue reading →

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The First Day Of School (Again)

Posted on August 29, 2023 by The Bellissimo Files

Eight years ago our eldest had her very first, first day of school. There were nerves and excitement  (from all of us) as she took her first steps into the unknown without us. Over the next eight years, there were … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: Gran Turismo

Posted on August 18, 2023 by The Bellissimo Files

Gran Turismo is an inspiring true story of a team of underdogs – a struggling, working-class gamer, Jann Mardenborough (Archie Madekwe) a failed former race car driver, Jack Salter (David Harbour), and a Nisaan motorsport exec, Danny (Orlando Bloom) – … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: Spoiler Alert

Posted on August 18, 2023 by The Bellissimo Files

Spoiler Alert is based on Michael Ausiello’s best-selling memoir, “Spoiler Alert: The Hero Dies,” . It tells the story of how Michael and Kit’s relationship is transformed and deepened when Michael falls ill. Starring The Big Bang Theory’s Jim Parson … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: The Beanie Bubble

Posted on August 18, 2023 by The Bellissimo Files

In 90s America a mini stuffed toy craze was taking over the nation.  Those toys were Beanie Babies and at its peak, half of America owned one. People were trading them, selling them for a sweet fortune and there was … Continue reading →

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