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Dr Mumbo very much enjoyed the intro to SMH’s piece on the Melbourne International Film Festival today.
In fact, he enjoyed it precisely the same amount as he enjoyed the intro to the Melbourne International Film Festival’s press release – which was sent out a few weeks ago.
Sigh.
Nice work Media Watch
It’s lazy, but not that concerning. This is an entertainment article, not real news. Fairfax is a MIFF sponsor. The Age today had a MIFF program guide supplement. It’s not a big deal if they lift one line.
The real crime here is the odd and inconsistent use of hyperlinks (IMDB? What?) for a handful of films and none of the others.
II was getting rather agro at the SMH becoming a frenzy of ads and fonts and I am beginning to read it more as the frequency of typos, errors and waste of space columns makes for quite entertaining reading. Might even pay to use it if they can maintain the low standards.
II captain. My bad.
Here’s a strange coincidence:
Daily Mash – 21 June:
Weddings in stupid places to bankrupt Britain
http://www.thedailymash.co.uk/.....106213973/
SMH Traveller on 6 July:
We’re getting married overseas and you’re invited … to spend heaps
http://www.smh.com.au/travel/b.....1h0i8.html
Isn’t that usual? 😉
Pot, kettle, black.
Love it. very creative.