The Lego Batman Movie
An intelligent celebration of unashamed popular culture Continue reading The Lego Batman Movie
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The dominion of fact
On the one hand, we are obsessed with collecting data: our smartwatches take note of our every move. On the other hand, we have a growing distrust of experts and the rise of what Donald Trump’s adviser Kellyanne Conway calls ‘alternative facts’. What is behind our attitude to facts and data? Continue reading The dominion of fact
On the corporate cult of fitness
It’s the time of the year when every major retailer: Argos, John Lewis, Amazon – you name it – has decided to tell me that I need to get fitter Continue reading On the corporate cult of fitness
What happens in La La Land…
On the one hand there’s a certain combination of sweetness and nostalgia in this film, which makes me understand exactly why the critics love it. On the other hand.. Continue reading What happens in La La Land…
Worth listening to. The soundtrack for Hidden Figures
Or “on Pharrell’s songwriting skills”. Continue reading Worth listening to. The soundtrack for Hidden Figures
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
Why I love it but I wish it was a novel …. Continue reading Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
Bridget Jones’s Baby
How does a forty-something news producer courted by two dashingly handsome men (who both want to be father of her unborn child) still remain the underdog? Enter Bridget Jones… Continue reading Bridget Jones’s Baby
10 of the best literary cats
10. Peter in Mark Twain’s Adventures of Tom Sawyer One day Tom was in the act of dosing the crack when his aunt’s yellow cat came along, purring, eying the teaspoon avariciously, and begging for a taste. Tom said: “Don’t ask for it unless you want it, Peter.” But Peter signified that he did want it. “You better make sure.” Peter was sure. “Now you’ve … Continue reading 10 of the best literary cats
Keeping the secrets of ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’
I had the honour of seeing Harry Potter and the Cursed Child live at the Palace Theatre in London yesterday evening. I have done my best to remove all spoilers from this review. The fun began an hour before the play was due to start. We stood in an impressive queue, winding 360 degrees around the Palace Theatre and there were people wearing Hogwarts gowns, … Continue reading Keeping the secrets of ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’
The Not So Secret Life of Pets
Have you seen the teaser trailer for ‘Secret Life of Pets’? If you haven’t go ahead and click on the link. Teaser Trailer ‘Secret Life of Pets’ This trailer is a small art-work in its own right. The film that follows it is less subtly quirky – but it is also thoroughly enjoyable. Max is a small dog and a pampered pet. He loves his … Continue reading The Not So Secret Life of Pets
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