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Sydney Morning Herald
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
Secrets and lies: This ABC thriller will make you look at your mother's group differently
LITTLE DISASTERS ★★★★ The darker side of new motherhood, once barely whispered about, has proven a fruitful starting point for any number of psychological parenting thrillers in which mothers fall under suspicion – think Jenna Coleman in The Cry, or Jessica De Gouw in The Secrets She Keeps. This six-part drama, adapted from Sarah Vaughan's novel by Ruth Fowler (who created 2022 corporate thriller Rules of the Game), stars Diane Kruger as Jess, an American living in the comfortable bosom of the middle-class UK, with a young son and a newborn daughter. The series takes the distressing premise of implied post-natal depression and spins outwards to give a gripping account of judgment, betrayal, mistrust and a burning ethical dilemma. The model of neo-maternal perfection in her circle of female friends, whose children were raised alongside one another, from cloth nappies to organic rusks, Jess would seem the last mother to screw up even the tiniest dietary detail. But when she presents her baby, Betsey, to the emergency ward with an unexplained bruise, questions must be asked. And who should be the attending doctor? One of Jess' closest friends, Liz (Jo Joyner). It's here that the narrative goes nuclear in a manner not unlike The Slap – the expected chain of events shattering their friendship and dividing the community, with fingers swiftly pointed in both directions, mothers of all descriptions being so easy to blame. An interview device more commonly used in mockumentaries and reality programs breaks the fourth wall and draws us back to the victim – baby Betsey – and encourages reflection on the conflicting moralities of the situation. While it can initially be jarring to be faced with Liz in scrubs, explaining her side of the story to camera, these interludes serve to ground the swirling emotional fallout. Loading As the unthinkable is investigated, it turns out that – shock! – no mother is perfect. Or father, for that matter. The ensemble (which includes Patrick Balardi, Shelley Conn, Ben Bailey Smith, JJ Field, Stephen Campbell Moore and Emily Taaffe) explores the herd response to such a bombshell dropped in the middle of a seemingly innocuous and untouchable group. How an atmosphere of fear and accusation permeates this polite society is intriguing to watch.
The Age
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Age
Secrets and lies: This ABC thriller will make you look at your mother's group differently
LITTLE DISASTERS ★★★★ The darker side of new motherhood, once barely whispered about, has proven a fruitful starting point for any number of psychological parenting thrillers in which mothers fall under suspicion – think Jenna Coleman in The Cry, or Jessica De Gouw in The Secrets She Keeps. This six-part drama, adapted from Sarah Vaughan's novel by Ruth Fowler (who created 2022 corporate thriller Rules of the Game), stars Diane Kruger as Jess, an American living in the comfortable bosom of the middle-class UK, with a young son and a newborn daughter. The series takes the distressing premise of implied post-natal depression and spins outwards to give a gripping account of judgment, betrayal, mistrust and a burning ethical dilemma. The model of neo-maternal perfection in her circle of female friends, whose children were raised alongside one another, from cloth nappies to organic rusks, Jess would seem the last mother to screw up even the tiniest dietary detail. But when she presents her baby, Betsey, to the emergency ward with an unexplained bruise, questions must be asked. And who should be the attending doctor? One of Jess' closest friends, Liz (Jo Joyner). It's here that the narrative goes nuclear in a manner not unlike The Slap – the expected chain of events shattering their friendship and dividing the community, with fingers swiftly pointed in both directions, mothers of all descriptions being so easy to blame. An interview device more commonly used in mockumentaries and reality programs breaks the fourth wall and draws us back to the victim – baby Betsey – and encourages reflection on the conflicting moralities of the situation. While it can initially be jarring to be faced with Liz in scrubs, explaining her side of the story to camera, these interludes serve to ground the swirling emotional fallout. Loading As the unthinkable is investigated, it turns out that – shock! – no mother is perfect. Or father, for that matter. The ensemble (which includes Patrick Balardi, Shelley Conn, Ben Bailey Smith, JJ Field, Stephen Campbell Moore and Emily Taaffe) explores the herd response to such a bombshell dropped in the middle of a seemingly innocuous and untouchable group. How an atmosphere of fear and accusation permeates this polite society is intriguing to watch.
Saba Yemen
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Anti-Corruption authority commemorates Sarkha anniversary
Sana'a – Saba: The Supreme National Authority for Combating Corruption organized a speech event on Wednesday to mark Sarkha anniversary (The Cry) for the year 1446 AH. During the event, Dr. Habib Al-Rumaima, a member of the Authority, emphasized that the "Sarkha" in the face of the arrogant powers is a principled stance and an act of resistance that expresses complete rejection of the domination of oppressors and the acceptance of a reality imposed by force and deception. He explained—in the event attended by Authority members Engineer Harith Al-Omari, Dr. Maryam Al-Jawfi, and Secretary-General Ahmed Atef—that the arrogant powers fear conscious voices more than loud ones, as awareness is a more potent weapon against schemes of control, directed media, and falsification. A conscious "Sarkha" exposes, mobilizes, inspires, and raises a generation that refuses subjugation. Dr. Al-Rumaima highlighted the importance of commemorating "Sarkha" as a slogan that has been—and remains—an effective stance and weapon against global arrogance, a declaration of disavowal from the enemies of God and the nation, and a rejection of America's policies and crimes against oppressed peoples. It is also a practical response to the killings and violations committed by America and the Zionist entity in various countries worldwide. He noted that while the Saudi regime was bowing to Trump yesterday, the people of Yemen were striking the Zionist enemy with hypersonic missiles under the slogan of the "Sarkha," which has brought dignity, pride, independence, and freedom to Yemen and its people. Meanwhile, cultural activist Dhaifallah Al-Jaradi affirmed that the "Sarkha" has now become global because it is the voice of truth. He pointed out that the slogan emerged at a time when the nation was living in weakness and humiliation. He stated that the martyr leader, Sayyed Hussein Badr al-Din al-Houthi, launched this slogan out of a sense of responsibility before God, confronting oppressors, and disavowing the enemies of God, as well as his awareness of America and Israel's maneuvers amid the nation's suffering, submission, and weakness. Al-Jaradi explained that the "Sarkha" has achieved many goals, including breaking the wall of silence against global arrogance, elevating Yemen and the nation to take practical steps in confronting their enemies, building a reality resistant to infiltration, and transforming into ballistic , hypersonic missiles and drones that strike the strongholds of the Zionist-American tyranny. For his part, cultural activist Osama Al-Mahthouri noted that the martyr leader launched the "Sarkha" to confront global, American, and Israeli corruption at a time when the nation had reached a state of submission. The "Sarkha" then marked a shift for the nation from passivity to taking a stance against its enemies. He added that the "Sarkha" significantly curtailed America's influence and dominance over the world, as it is a slogan inspired by the Holy Quran with a profound impact on the nation's awakening, freedom, and independence. This necessitates preparation to confront the enemies who are provoked by this cry and infuriated by the nation's resurgence. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (Local)
Saba Yemen
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Local Authority & Mobilization in Hajjah organize event marking Sarkha anniversary (Cry)
Hajjah - Saba: The local authority and mobilization in Hajjah province organized a speech event on Wednesday commemorating the anniversary of the "Sarkha" (The Cry) against the arrogant powers. During the event, Ahmed Al-Akhfash, the province's deputy for city districts affairs, highlighted that the slogan of freedom and faith-based dignity was launched as a practical step representing the Quranic project in confronting global arrogance. In the presence of Judge Abdulmajid Sharafuddin, head of the grievances redressal committee branch, and Ali Al-Khalid, a member of the central committee for summer schools, the event addressed the outcomes of the "Sarkha" slogan. These outcomes were evident in the faith-driven and practical stances supporting the Palestinian cause, the oppressed in Gaza, and confronting the leaders of disbelief and arrogance. Al-Akhfash emphasized that "Sarkha" slogan represents a great revivalist and enlightening project aimed at building a strong, free nation capable of confronting its enemies and all forces of tyranny and global arrogance. This project seeks to position the nation as a leading and exemplary one—the best nation brought forth for mankind. The event, attended by several executive office directors and the province center director, Issam Al-Wazan, also featured remarks by Mohammad Al-Moayad, the guidance official at the province center. He elaborated on the principles, implications, and meanings carried by the "Sarkha" slogan, which embodies the nation's dignity, honor, and freedom. Al-Moayad discussed the slogan's role in thwarting U.S. attempts to dominate Yemen and subject it to illegitimate, satanic dictates and allegiances, as seen with many submissive and normalizing regimes. He noted that the "Sarkha" slogan extends the Quranic project initiated by the martyred leader, Sayyed Hussein Badruddin Al-Houthi, to liberate the nation from its dire state into a practical stance opposing colonialism and modern arrogance. This arrogance, led by the U.S. and Israel, seeks to plunder nations' resources, dominate them, and violate their sovereignty. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (Local)
Saba Yemen
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Hajjah commemorates Al-Sarkha anniversary ( Cry)
Hajjah - Saba: The residents and security administration of Washhah district in Hajjah province organized a speech event on Tuesday to mark Al-Sarkha anniversary (The Cry) against the arrogant powers. During the event, the District Director, Abdul-Quddus Al-Khashab, reviewed the launch of Al-Sarkha slogan by the martyr leader, Sayyed Hussein Badr al-Din al-Houthi, alongside the Quranic enlightenment project opposing global hegemony and arrogant powers. He emphasized the importance of Al-Sarkha in renewing resistance against the enemies of Islam, primarily the U.S. and Israel, and in strengthening steadfastness in confronting aggression and thwarting schemes aimed at subjugating the nation and plundering its resources. Meanwhile, the Mobilization Officer in the district, Sajjad Al-Rakhmi, highlighted the suffering endured by the martyr leader and his companions, as well as the attempts to dismantle the Quranic project and Al-Sarkha slogan, which warned against enemy plots and conspiracies while providing necessary solutions to counter them. He stressed the significance of commemorating Al-Sarkha anniversary to reaffirm commitment to the path of the martyr leader and to preserve the achievements made by him and his companions in liberating the nation from subordination and foreign dependency. For his part, the District Security Director, Colonel Zaid Hadi, outlined the reasons and motives behind launching the Quranic project and Al-Sarkha slogan, the state of the nation before , after the slogan, the gains achieved by the Quranic enlightenment project , Al-Sarkha in restoring Yemen's dignity and sovereignty. The event, attended by executive office directors and social figures, included various cultural performances. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (Local)
