The Good, The Bad & George Pell
Published on May 10, 2020 by Luke Hunt
A podcast with Michael Parer, former Catholic cleric, who is forthright on the Church, George Pell and his work in Cambodia. He also talks about how he got to Southeast Asia, and his family — Damien Parer, the World War II combat cameraman was his uncle and but one of the Parers with strong ties to the region. Listen here..
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The Last Reel
Published on Apr 17, 2020 by Luke Hunt
For everyone on the planet; locked down, bored, tired of planning home renos that will never get done once the pandemic is over? Then watch this terrific award winning movie, The Last Reel, from Cambodia by Hanuman Films who are offering a free watch. Click Here.Directed by Kulikar Sotho. With Rous Mony, Ma Rynet, Dy Saveth, Hun Sophy.
Hollywood in Cambodia
Published on Apr 11, 2020 by Luke Hunt
A podcast with travel writer and film producer Nick Ray who has had a wide range of roles during his career in Southeast Asia focused on mainland Southeast Asia. He has written the best-selling Lonely Planet Cambodia guidebook for more than 20 years, as well as contributing to other country guides on Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam, along with Indonesia, Uganda and Zambia as well. In recent years, he has also left his mark in film and Hollywood through his family company Hanuman Films.Ray speaks with Luke Hunt about his work on films, including Tomb Raider with Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie. Listen here..
Peter Miles: 1931-2019
Published on Dec 26, 2019 by Luke Hunt
Born March 16. 1931. Narrabri, NSW, Australia - Passed away December 26, 2019, North Lantau Hospital, Hong Kong, aged 88. It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Dr. Peter Hunt Miles, beloved husband of Barbara (nee Pau) and father of Andrew.A funeral service will be held at St. Joseph's Church, 37 Garden Road, Central, Hong Kong on 20th January 2020 at 10:30 am Friends and acquaintances of the Miles family are invited to join the service and a celebration of Peter's life to be held on the same day at Dining Room at the Foreign Correspondents' Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, Hong Kong from 3:30pm - 6:30pm. In lieu of flowers, there will be donation....
Winifred Hunt: 1936-2019
Published on Jun 16, 2019 by Luke Hunt
Winfred Hunt nee Hayes (wife of Brian dec.) passed away, suddenly on February 9, 2019, after suffering a stroke at her home in Melbourne. Born in Elmore in 1936, Win was an accomplished pianist in her younger years, raised four children, worked as a librarian and proof reader making a significant contribution to the Punji Trap, authored by her son Luke. More than 120 people attended her funeral at St Anthony’s Catholic Church in Carnegie, Melbourne. .
