I’m a big fan of film and television, I don’t mind admitting it. It has to be the best shows though. If it is anything vaguely classed as reality or celebrity than it’s not for me. Really it my television shows have to either have the best actors, best production values or tell a story… Continue reading Speaking up for Foreign TV and Movies
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How to collect autographs… mostly Star Trek & how I beat the odds!
One of the things I used to enjoy doing was collecting autographs. I have collected autographs since 1982 and probably have over 100 now. Most of them are sci-fi related but I have autographs from the world of sports, tv and cinema, music and even politics. I’m not a big believer in paying for autographs… Continue reading How to collect autographs… mostly Star Trek & how I beat the odds!
The Man Who Planted Trees and The Green Wall of Africa
About five years ago, I watched part of a short animated film entitled The Man Who Planted Trees. It is the most lovely short French film (an English version can be viewed here) and it tells the story of a man in an early 20thC European Alpine valley that was desolate and empty of life… Continue reading The Man Who Planted Trees and The Green Wall of Africa
My Zombie Safe House – Where would you go at the end of the world?
Obviously this is a stupid question that I don’t expect anyone to answer for a number of reasons. First of all, with all the ways the world could end, zombie apocalypse is unlikely to be the one. Secondly of course, officially Zombies don’t exist (although Russia is reportedly developing a serum that turns people into… Continue reading My Zombie Safe House – Where would you go at the end of the world?
Going To The Cinema Alone…. Specifically For The Great Gatsby (2013 film)
For the last few months whilst being without a job I have made it my business to go to the cinema once a week on a Tuesday during which I get to see films for half price. It may be a surprise but these 2 hours or so at the cinema are the only time… Continue reading Going To The Cinema Alone…. Specifically For The Great Gatsby (2013 film)
Lawrence of Arabia
This is the first section of a two part article about T.E. Lawrence, better known as Lawrence of Arabia. This first part will be about the better known side of Lawrence and especially the film whilst the second part will be a more personal look at Lawrence and my journey in his footsteps. You can… Continue reading Lawrence of Arabia
Special movie moment in an otherwise bad film
Everybody has their favourite films that they like for whatever reasons. I like watching films generally and happily admit that sometimes even the most mundane and even bad film has a redeeming scene. Sometimes it is an amazing scene which lights up the whole movie, at least for you. Maybe it is because you like… Continue reading Special movie moment in an otherwise bad film
Stephen Liddell 