JS & Mr N came to a spell-binding climax last night. Apparently viewing figures plummeted during its 7 week run, a bit like Jonathan Strange's self-induced plummet into madness. Well, those who accepted an invitation to this Regency dance (and there was an awful lot … Continue reading Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell – Final Episode
Month: June 2015
Where the Bad Things Are
I don’t read the newspapers – ever; but then how many people read an actual newspaper these days? Your average Joe Public, whilst suffering the daily commute by train into work, is more likely to be discovered digesting recent world events via his iPad, Smartphone … Continue reading Where the Bad Things Are
The Clangers – Cbeebies
I’ll let you in on a secret. Most kids TV is enjoyed more by the grown-ups than the kiddie demographic. Ok, maybe that isn’t such a well kept secret. I’m old enough to remember the original clangers. They were a pretty weird bunch even in … Continue reading The Clangers – Cbeebies
Jurassic World – A Review (major spoilers)
Never in 65 million years did I think I’d be glad to see a T-Rex break free from its enclosure – and I’m kind of hoping that the T-Rex in question is the same T-Rex featured in the 1993 original Jurassic Park. But there I … Continue reading Jurassic World – A Review (major spoilers)
The Shock Rock Horror is 40 Years Old
IT’S ASTOUNDING.......BUT TIME IS FLEETING…... and this year marks the 40th anniversary of The Rocky Horror Picture Show (movie version.) We know this film is now a cult classic, after flopping miserably when it opened at the box office, and holds the record for the … Continue reading The Shock Rock Horror is 40 Years Old
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