Mar 1
2010
Bought the BluRay of this last week on the back of all the awards that it has been winning (it has won five Baftas and been nominated for nine oscars at the time of this post). The film follows a bomb disposal unit in Iraq and all that entails. Aery impressive film; visuals, sounds directing and editing were all top notch. The three lead actors, who made up the unit, all put in great perfomances. Definately one to watch if you get the chance.
Jan 1
2010
Happy New Decade everyone.
Dec 31
2009
Yep it’s time for me to create T2009 and in view of that here are a few albums I’ve enjoyed this year:
Little Boots – Hands
Stunning little pop number, I just love this album. There isn’t a song I don’t enjoy on this album and each and every one leaves me with a smile on my face. Stand out tracks include the lovely duet Symmetry, the incredibly catchy Remedy and the slightly geeky Mathematics.
Chevelle – Sci-Fi Crimes
Hadn’t heard of this American rock band until this year, but really like this album. Immersive rock songs with some rhythmic guitar and very haunting vocals. Stand out tracks for me are Jars, best rock song for me this year by far, and This Circus, love the riff on this one.
U2 – No Line on the Horizon
Nothing different from U2, but it’s still U2. Not much more to say, but check out the powerful and emotional Moment of Surrender.
There are loads more albums I’ve been listening to this year including some oldies (Rush, Faith No More and Extreme), some things new to me (Alabama 3) and some new (The Script and Foy Vance). See you next year.
Dec 29
2009
A friend booked tickets to see Avatar at the IMAX in London, which a group of us went to see yesterday. The film was amazing, even more so in 3D and on the massive IMAX screen. The film is about a group of humans trying to integrate with an alien culture on another planet, so they can mine some ultra rare mineral. They do this by using avatars, specially grown bodies mixing human and alien DNA. It’s actually a lot better than I make it sound. The aliens are all CGI, but look amazing, you forget that what you’re watching is computer generated. The aliens and their world are brought to life in a way I haven’t seen in a film before, watching this echoed a little of what it was like seeing Jurassic Park at the cinema. Definitely one I’d recommended.
Dec 25
2009
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Dec 3
2009
I just finished watching the second series of this television show and what a blinder of a final episode, not to mention the entire series as a whole. The show focuses on a vigilante/criminal motorcycle gang in small town America and their interactions with the rest of the town. The first series was brilliant, but this one seems to build on the quality of the first. Some episodes aren’t easy viewing and definitely isn’t suitable for children, but the acting and direction is brilliant throughout, some scenes leave with you the sense that you’ve just been punched in the stomach. The last scene of series two literally made my jaw drop. Definitely a series to catch.
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Nov 27
2009
Just watched this film and was blown away. A beautifully shot film, set in Paris, about a down on his luck scam artist who meets an angel sent to help him. The film is black and white, but looks amazing and the chemistry between the two leads is moving throughout the film. The film is written and directed by Luc Besson who maybe more famous for his action films (Léon, Nikita and The Fifth Element for example), but he has made a remarkable film without any action in it. I would definitely recommend watching this film.
Nov 25
2009
Oct 29
2009
Saw Pixar’s latest film last night and in 3D. First of all Pixar have done it again, beautiful animation and a top notch story to go along with it. The story of an old man who ties balloons to his house and floats away, seems a simple idea, but Pixar have made something that is both heart warming and heart breaking in equal doses, with a liberal dose of laugh out load moments. The 3D was amazing, some sections looked like you could reach out and touch objects, while others made some of the shots from above look dizzyingly high. I’d definitely recommend seeing a 3D showing if it’s convenient. Overall another winner for Pixar.
Oct 14
2009
Saw this film last night. The film is about four survivor who are trying to survive in a Zombie infested America. Excellent fun and hilarious throughout. This is film has as much gore as it is has laughs so you done find yourself wondering if you should laugh or wince. Woody Harrelson was great as Tallahassee; the zombie killing nutter on the hunt for a twinkie. Newcomer Jesse Eisenberg was very good as the OCD, paranoid lead character. Overall if you like comedies and don’t mind a bit of gore go and see it.
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