Faith. Politics. Tech. Sailing.
by Simon
I’ve just finished watching “Alan and Amanda’s Italian Job.” I briefly thought about watching this before, but was put off by the presenters, Alan Carr and Amanda Holden. I don’t have anything against them, but I’ve never really warmed to them, so this show wasn’t at the top of my “must watch” list. Then one …
Continue reading “Musical Discoveries: Minuetto, by Mia Martini”
by Simon
A Magical Night in Narnia: Review of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe (Touring Stage Show) Last week, my family drove to Woking to see a performance of the touring stage show The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe. I mention it here because the show was absolutely SUPERB — and if it’s coming …
by Simon
The Invention of Lying: Review This film, written and directed by, and starring Ricky Gervais, really should have been called The Invention of Not Blurting Out. The story starts with an interesting premise; it is set in a world in which no-one lies, and everyone tells the truth. Ricky Gervais’ character, Mark, is a screen …
by Simon
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs: Review Last Wednesday I took myself off to the cinema to see Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, the latest 3D animation to hit the cinemas. Although I am probably not in the target audience for the film, I will admit that in the past I have rather enjoyed …
Continue reading “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs: Review”
by Simon
The Godfather: Review Ian and I saw the digitally remastered version of The Godfather at the cinema on Monday evening. Having heard so much about it, and heard that this is supposed to be the second greatest film of all time, I had high hopes. Unfortunately, I don’t think the film lived up to them. …
Espresso Tales: Review I’ve just finished reading ‘Espresso Tales’, by Alexander McCall Smith, the second of his 44 Scotland Street. Once again, it was an immensely joyous experience. 44 Scotland Street is a large house in Edinburgh, which has been divided into flats. In the ground floor flat live Stuart and Irene and their six …
Dorian Gray: Review I really enjoyed Dorian Gray, which I saw at the cinema last night. It pains me to admit it, but I have not actually read Oscar Wilde’s A Picture of Dorian Gray, on which the film was based, so I can’t comment on whether the film was an accurate reflection of the novel. That’s neither …
by Simon
District 9: Review I went so see District 9 at the cinema last night. It was a very interesting film; certainly most unlike anything else I’ve ever seen. For a start, the aliens were the goodies, and the humans were the baddies. The film is about a colony of aliens living in the titular District …
(500) Days of Summer: Review Just back from seeing (500) Days of Summer with Ian. It was a really enjoyable film! It was not your typical rom-com, since it showed the viewer exactly how it was going to end right from the beginning. The relationship at the centre of the film ended, and the lead …
by Simon
Funny People: Review Just back from seeing Funny People at the cinema. Had high hopes for it, but I found it a little bizarre. The story was undoubtedly very good, and certainly there were parts that were funny, others that were poignant and others that offered a fascinating glimpse behind the facade of fame, but ultimately I …
