The final frontier
Leonard Nimoy’s last tweet – wonderful last words to share:
God only knows
Just in case you missed it, here is the Beach Boys’ masterpiece God Only Knows remade with the help of a few friends to celebrate the launch of BBC Music … Continue reading
This week I have been…
Enjoying… the hot weather. We spent the whole weekend outside. Also enjoying… quite a lot of the World Cup, apart from the England games of course. We have some issues around the … Continue reading
This week I have been…
Listening… to some cool blues and soul for a forthcoming Rolling Stone Top 500 album review. Watching… a film that I’ve seen before, the brilliant Searching For Sugarman. It’s the story … Continue reading
This week I have been…
Visiting… friends in Germany for a couple of exhausting days. We fly into Dortmund, then a drive to Neuss for a huge breakfast. We had a pleasant walk by the Rhine … Continue reading
This week I have been…
Watching… Breaking Bad. That is all. Visiting… Pete’s relatives on Saturday in Oakham, a lovely town in Rutland. Despite the rain all day, we had a nice lunch and a walk … Continue reading
This week I have been…
Listening… to some jazz classics on a best of Blue Note that I bought on a whim. Apart from a couple of tracks, it’s a great collection of songs; some laid … Continue reading
There is an entire movie hidden in The Simpsons!
The Simpsons is known for its long running couch gag at the beginning of each episode. However, that’s not the only fun and cool thing that the show has done. … Continue reading
This week I have been…
Watching… the TV series Breaking Bad after missing it first time around. No spoilers please. It’s a bit bonkers, but I’m enjoying it a lot. I dont think we watched a film … Continue reading
This week I have been…
Watching… an usual film called Sexual Chronicles of a French Family. It’s a film about an 18 year old who desperately wants to lose his virginity and the story of his … Continue reading
Splash!
To celebrate the return of dumbdown ITV series Splash! (which I wont be watching despite the plus points), here are some pictures and GIFs of it’s little known presenter. I believe … Continue reading
This week I have been…
Travelling… to Germany for a long weekend to see friends in Dortmund and Münster. More info to follow. Watching… the second series of the A Young Doctor’s Notebook with Daniel … Continue reading
This week I have been…
Watching… all 8 episodes of Broadchurch. The words ‘quality ITV drama’ haven’t gone together for a generation, so I was pleasantly surprised to find this gripping and entertaining. The acting was … Continue reading
Jonathan Bailey
Long after every one else, Pete and I have caught up with the TV drama Broadchurch. The cute, slightly over-eagre journalist is played by Jonathan Bailey. He’s very talented…
Guillermo del Toro directs The Simpsons
Guillermo del Toro creates the Couch Gag for this years Treehouse of Horror episode.
Best family fortunes answers
An animal with three letters: “Lion..” A French ferry port: “Dover..” Someone or something whose existence has never been proven: “Hitler..” A number you might have to memorise: “Seven..” A … Continue reading
This week I have been…
Listening… to some unusual music by Bjork. Of course, all of her music is unusual. I’ve never been a fan, but last night we watched a documentary on Channel 4 … Continue reading
This week I have been…
Sweating… like everyone else in England. It’s been a very hot week and not helped by the lack of aircon at the offices I’ve been to and the hours spent in … Continue reading
This week I have been…
Listening… to the best of Joan Armatrading. A strange choice you may think, but Pete bought the LP on vinyl and I’ve therefore been listening to it vicariously and enjoying the … Continue reading
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