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West Australian
10 hours ago
- West Australian
Screen Queen TV Reviews: The Block, The Yogurt Shop Murders, Wednesday, Platonic and The Twelve
Is this the nicest (and possibly gayest?) Block yet? If you peeped the first ep of Nine's long-running reality series, you'd have seen this year's crop of hopefuls riding atop some gloriously decorated Pride floats down the main drag of regional Daylesford — a lovely way to kick things off. And so nice that we started this season with a celebration of love and unity as we were introduced to this year's hopefuls, which include lesbian couple Han and Can, along with Robby and his gay bestie, Mat. It felt a far cry from last year's festival of negativity, rumoured adultery and downright mean-girl behaviour (let's never speak of the Phillip Island series again), and this year's contestants look a lovely bunch — particularly WA cop couple Britt and Taz, who I already know I'd let pop me in the back of a paddy wagon. Producers look like they've gone out of their way to make sure this year's Block experience is a positive one for contestants — and viewers. The work site is now shut up every night, with contestants forbidden from toiling away after hours, so no more all-nighters! They're also all staying together in a communal campsite (complete with deluxe caravans) — Kumbaya, anyone? Best of all, they've all been given the building schedule ahead of time, so no nasty budget surprises. That's enough to put a smile on anyone's face, especially WorkSafe and Nine's HR department, who surely weren't looking for a repeat of last year's shenanigans. I visited the site a few months ago — it's impressive! No spoilers, but know this: Block fans won't be disappointed with the way these houses take shape. Give us ALL the rainbows and unicorns please, The Block. It's about all we can take right now. I am starting to seriously worry about my other half: his streaming algorithms are basically end-to-end true-crime docos. Yikes! Now he can add this excellent four-parter to the watch list. It's all about the murder of four girls at a frozen yoghurt shop in Austin, Texas, back in 1991. Though two people did time for the crime, questions surround the confessions they gave. This is a fascinating look at police investigations, crime reporting and the concept of 'false memory'. But it's the families' stories that make this most impactful — and a devastating watch. Must-see. This season of The Twelve is set in and around Margaret River, with certified Silver Fox Brett Colby (aka Sam Neill) headed off down south to defend the husband of a pal. This has a stacked cast and great premise. Everyone's favourite moody teen is back, skulking the halls of Nevermore Academy on the hunt for more foes to fell. This season her family play a much more central role — can't wait for more Morticia and Gomez! I fell hard for this great comedy starring Rose Byrne and Seth Rogan; I'm so pleased it's back. The first two eps of the new season drop this week, then one episode a week till October 1.
Perth Now
10 hours ago
- Perth Now
The Block is back — and this time, the show's playing nice
Is this the nicest (and possibly gayest?) Block yet? If you peeped the first ep of Nine's long-running reality series, you'd have seen this year's crop of hopefuls riding atop some gloriously decorated Pride floats down the main drag of regional Daylesford — a lovely way to kick things off. And so nice that we started this season with a celebration of love and unity as we were introduced to this year's hopefuls, which include lesbian couple Han and Can, along with Robby and his gay bestie, Mat. It felt a far cry from last year's festival of negativity, rumoured adultery and downright mean-girl behaviour (let's never speak of the Phillip Island series again), and this year's contestants look a lovely bunch — particularly WA cop couple Britt and Taz, who I already know I'd let pop me in the back of a paddy wagon. Producers look like they've gone out of their way to make sure this year's Block experience is a positive one for contestants — and viewers. The work site is now shut up every night, with contestants forbidden from toiling away after hours, so no more all-nighters! They're also all staying together in a communal campsite (complete with deluxe caravans) — Kumbaya, anyone? Best of all, they've all been given the building schedule ahead of time, so no nasty budget surprises. That's enough to put a smile on anyone's face, especially WorkSafe and Nine's HR department, who surely weren't looking for a repeat of last year's shenanigans. Scott and Shelley are back hosting The Block. Credit: Supplied I visited the site a few months ago — it's impressive! No spoilers, but know this: Block fans won't be disappointed with the way these houses take shape. Give us ALL the rainbows and unicorns please, The Block. It's about all we can take right now. The Yogurt Shop Murders is coming to Max. Credit: Supplied I am starting to seriously worry about my other half: his streaming algorithms are basically end-to-end true-crime docos. Yikes! Now he can add this excellent four-parter to the watch list. It's all about the murder of four girls at a frozen yoghurt shop in Austin, Texas, back in 1991. Though two people did time for the crime, questions surround the confessions they gave. This is a fascinating look at police investigations, crime reporting and the concept of 'false memory'. But it's the families' stories that make this most impactful — and a devastating watch. Must-see. The Twelve: Cape Rock Killer is headed to Foxtel and Binge. Credit: Supplied This season of The Twelve is set in and around Margaret River, with certified Silver Fox Brett Colby (aka Sam Neill) headed off down south to defend the husband of a pal. This has a stacked cast and great premise. The second season of Wednesday is coming to Netflix. Credit: Jonathan Hession / Netflix Everyone's favourite moody teen is back, skulking the halls of Nevermore Academy on the hunt for more foes to fell. This season her family play a much more central role — can't wait for more Morticia and Gomez! The second season of Platonic is coming to Apple TV Plus. Credit: Supplied I fell hard for this great comedy starring Rose Byrne and Seth Rogan; I'm so pleased it's back. The first two eps of the new season drop this week, then one episode a week till October 1.
West Australian
2 days ago
- West Australian
Logies 2025: Johanna Griggs on Better Homes and Gardens nomination and TV success
Johanna Griggs says the funniest part of the Logies for her is when the Better Homes and Gardens team walks the red carpet. 'The red carpet at the Logies is always a very interesting moment, because obviously we're not Home and Away,' she said. 'We spend most of our red carpet where people go, 'Oh yeah, can you move along?' So we have the absolute roar of laughter going down the red carpet. 'It's a pretty humbling experience.' Better Homes and Gardens is in line to win best lifestyle program at the Logies on Sunday night. The popular Channel 7 TV show is up against against Nine's Do You Want To Live Forever? and Travel Guides, and the ABC's Gardening Australia, Grand Designs Australia and Restoration Australia. The BHAG host said she was 'always so thrilled to be nominated'. 'I feel like when you get the nod for a Logies nomination, it's like validation of all (the team's) hard work, and so there's a real sense of pride in the show,' Griggs said. 'Do I think that we'll win? I never, ever, ever think we will win. 'It would be a really lovely surprise, but, at the end of the day, that's completely and utterly out of our hands. 'We always have a great night, because these days, with budget cuts, we only sort of get together about half a dozen times throughout the year, and the Logies is one of them.' In addition to the red carpet, Griggs' other highlights of the evening include listening to the speeches and Sam Pang, who returns as host for the third time. 'I love seeing the speeches, like the highlights for me the last couple of years have been Sam Pang's hosting,' she said. 'I thought he's been so refreshing and not mean at all in his hosting. And if he doesn't get something 100 per cent right, he just totally owns it.' Better Homes has been on air for 31 years and has won 13 Logies, including Adam Dovile's win of best new talent in 2015. Griggs attributes the show's long-lasting success to its positivity and variety over the years. She said beloved viewers were very passionate with praise and recounted a recent run-in with a member of the public at a supermarket. 'I walked in, a man just said to me, 'Oh my gosh, I think I know you'. And I was like, 'Oh, that's so kind'. And he said, 'My family, we love your show because we get so sick of watching shows where people are fighting and everyone's angry at each other, or you click on the news and it's so sad and there's all these horrible atrocities'. He says, 'We just love that your show's positive.'' 'I think the show has a comfort value for them. I think it has definitely a nostalgic value for them. Because often people tell us they used to watch it with their grandparents or with their parents as kids.' Griggs said she was proud to be involved in the show where no week was the same and full of people who 'genuinely love what we do'.
