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Riffed: Full Movie

The 2014 film ‘Riffed’ is now available on Youtube for a limited period!

Yes, that’s right. Ten years. Don’t ask me where the time has gone, because I don’t have a clue. I wanted to get this back out into the world after a long absence. I had grand ideas of a new colour grade and spectacular new graphics but alas, I have been unable to do thisContinue reading “All About Andy: Ten Years On”

book of the month : SULLY (aka)Highest Duty: My Search for What Really Matters

In the midst of my recent house move I mislaid my Kindle and only managed to throw a few paperbacks in a box. One of these was Sully. I had won it in a table quiz two years ago along with some Guardians of the Galaxy keyrings I think. Anyway, Sully( Chelsey Sullenberger) asContinue reading “book of the month : SULLY (aka)Highest Duty: My Search for What Really Matters”

Film of the week: Traffic

Recently I have been spending a few nights re-acquainting myself with some of the most popular films from the first decade of this century. This is in part due to my lack of broadband in the house and also my apathy in maintaining the newness of my DVD collection. So I’m stuck with aContinue reading “Film of the week: Traffic”

FILM OF THE WEEK Aguirre: The wrath of god

Spanish conquistadors speaking German going down the Amazon on rickety wooden barges, built by their slaves. Filmed on a stolen camera. It should be a mess but it’s far from it. Klaus Kinski has gained much infamy in the years that have passed. One would assume it had plenty to do with his determinationContinue reading “FILM OF THE WEEK Aguirre: The wrath of god”

Film of the week: The Eiger Sanction

When it comes to 1970s Clint Eastwood movies you can usually have a good idea of what’s in store before you go in. While the genres and surroundings might change and horses and orangutans are swapped freely with prisons and views of San Francisco, Clint’s act rarely changes. He’ll either talk tough or notContinue reading “Film of the week: The Eiger Sanction”

film of the week: Unstoppable

I always had a bit of a liking for trains. A certain nobility about a big engine traversing the land, carrying cargo, people or both. It has also been a great provider of employment down the years, or at least it used to be. In this, Tony Scott’s last feature film, we are treatedContinue reading “film of the week: Unstoppable”

Film of the week: Octopussy

There comes a time in every person’s life when they are faced with the unwanted reality of mortality. Never enough hours to make up for your regrets. The sands of time drifting away before you accomplish everything you desired. But perhaps Roger Moore came closer than most. Born in London in 1927, Moore was theContinue reading “Film of the week: Octopussy”

Film of the week: Edge of Darkness

I always approach remakes of iconic TV series’ with caution. Even the likes of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, as good as the film was, had to make a lot of concessions to suit the film format. Here with Edge of Darkness, the challenge of conveying the tension and drama of the central character’s quest forContinue reading “Film of the week: Edge of Darkness”

Book of the month: How to be a woman by Caitlin Moran

I have been meaning to read some of this lady’s work for some time. My only prior knowledge of her was seeing both her and her magnificent barnet of silver streaked hair on the Late Late show, albeit in a pub with the sound muted. But she had me curious to find out more. AndContinue reading “Book of the month: How to be a woman by Caitlin Moran”