George Sand “Winter in Mallorca” – book review
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Diana in her own words- not the best of documentaries
Channel 4’s excellent publicity made me curious to see their new documentary about the life of Diana. Make sure you don’t repeat my mistake… I know perhaps less than most about Diana. I was born in 1992, and I only vaguely remember watching her funeral on TV. I have gathered some bits and pieces from magazines and newspapers, but I can’t say honestly that I … Continue reading Diana in her own words- not the best of documentaries
Yuval Noah Harari’s “Sapiens” – Book Review
Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind is definitely not a work of history. If you want a short outline of events that leads up to now, you are in the wrong place. Yuval Noah Harari is much more interested in the history of ideas that made humans what they are. That said, his narratives, though they may be based on fact ( I use the … Continue reading Yuval Noah Harari’s “Sapiens” – Book Review
Spider-Man: Homecoming
I’ve only seen one of the many previous Spider-Man films (Amazing Spider-Man with Andrew Garfield in 2012) and I wasn’t initially too enthusiastic about seeing this one. After all, how many times can you recycle the same comic book character? But I was persuaded to give this film a chance thanks to its many positive reviews – and I am glad I did. First of … Continue reading Spider-Man: Homecoming
Moana
I saw Moana yesterday evening, and I still can’t get over how good it was. Continue reading Moana
George Orwell predicted 21st-century pop music
“It was one of countless similar songs published for the benefit of the proles by a sub-section of the Music Department.” Continue reading George Orwell predicted 21st-century pop music
The Lego Batman Movie
An intelligent celebration of unashamed popular culture Continue reading The Lego Batman Movie
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’
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