finally got my collector's edition of OK Computer in the post 2day, as well as the Jigsaw Falling Into Place CD single.
went out earlier and did a spot of shopping at Lidl, got a few bits, but mainly I needed AA batteries for my doorbell and comfy shoe insoles which i got.
resting my feet today after overdoing it with my boots yesterday, I've put insoles in them now to protect my feet a bit more :)
Wednesday 8 April 2009
Mummy mini-marathon 3
Tomb of the Dragon Emperor
Not a bad movie, but not as slick or epic as the first two. It all seems a little smaller somehow, smaller sets, smaller scale, smaller risks. It also seems that someone has been reading The Book of the War, specifically The Red Burial. Still it's better than a lot of movies made that year or any other year and taken on its own merits it's quite an acceptable littoe action comedy adventure. There's a little in-joke regarding the recasting of Evy and Rick does not look old enough to be the father of his son. If they decide to make a 4th movie I'll watch it :)
Not a bad movie, but not as slick or epic as the first two. It all seems a little smaller somehow, smaller sets, smaller scale, smaller risks. It also seems that someone has been reading The Book of the War, specifically The Red Burial. Still it's better than a lot of movies made that year or any other year and taken on its own merits it's quite an acceptable littoe action comedy adventure. There's a little in-joke regarding the recasting of Evy and Rick does not look old enough to be the father of his son. If they decide to make a 4th movie I'll watch it :)
Tuesday 7 April 2009
Mummy mini-marathon 2
The Mummy Returns
This film attempts to do two things, firstly it tells the story of the end of the Scorpion King, his final battle and ultimate defeat and his decent into evil as the slave of Anubis. Secondly it's a greatest hits package of the first movie, with everything that was good about the first one done better and bigger, and yet it still fails to capture the unique essence of the first movie. Perhaps its the pace of the movie as it alternates from breakjneck quest to deathly slow flashbacks? Maybe it's the guest cast who all seem to be having a competition to see who can go the most OTT in the evil stakes. Thirdly it could be the dodgy CGI Rock at the end, it looked bad when it was first released and even worse today. Apart from that it's a pretty pleasant movie and better than the two prequels. As for the next movie...
This film attempts to do two things, firstly it tells the story of the end of the Scorpion King, his final battle and ultimate defeat and his decent into evil as the slave of Anubis. Secondly it's a greatest hits package of the first movie, with everything that was good about the first one done better and bigger, and yet it still fails to capture the unique essence of the first movie. Perhaps its the pace of the movie as it alternates from breakjneck quest to deathly slow flashbacks? Maybe it's the guest cast who all seem to be having a competition to see who can go the most OTT in the evil stakes. Thirdly it could be the dodgy CGI Rock at the end, it looked bad when it was first released and even worse today. Apart from that it's a pretty pleasant movie and better than the two prequels. As for the next movie...
Mummy mini-marathon
just a light break after watching Hi-De-Hi! and before starting on Dad's Army.
The Mummy
A scariier than thou remake of the original foot shuffling epic. There's guys, guys with guns, guys with guns and horses and guys with swords, horses and guns. Rick's one sexy action hunk too, mixing the classic Hollywood leading man zing with yummy good looks and the scary evil bad Mummy is nasty, scarey and evil and oddly Italianesque for an Egyptian high priest. The special effects are wonderful and hold up perfectly well ten years later, epecially the rain of fire sequences.
The Mummy
A scariier than thou remake of the original foot shuffling epic. There's guys, guys with guns, guys with guns and horses and guys with swords, horses and guns. Rick's one sexy action hunk too, mixing the classic Hollywood leading man zing with yummy good looks and the scary evil bad Mummy is nasty, scarey and evil and oddly Italianesque for an Egyptian high priest. The special effects are wonderful and hold up perfectly well ten years later, epecially the rain of fire sequences.
my boots arrived...
...and I'm wearing them now :) The heel's a little bigger than what I'm used to but give me a few months wearing them and I think I might get used to them :)
Radiohead - I Might Be Wrong (Live Recordings)
It started off as a single and ended up as a mini-album of live recordings and it's not a bad release either. Featuring good renditions of popular and obscure songs I Might Be Wrong captures the spirit of the band perfectly. My favourite songs on this release are 'The National Anthem' (I can play the bass line), 'Morning Bell' & 'Everything In It's Right Place'.
Tracklisting
The National Anthem (originally appears on Kid A)
I Might Be Wrong (originally appears on Amnesiac)
Morning Bell (appears on both Kid A & Amnesiac)
Like Spinning Plates (originally appears on Amnesiac)
Idioteque (originally appears on Kid A)
Everything In Its Right Place (originally appears on Kid A)
Dollars and Cents (originally appears on Amnesiac)
True Love Waits (Non-Album Track, this is its first and only release)
Hi-De-Hi Marathon - Part 11
Pigs Might Fly, The New Broom, Orphan Of The Storm, God Bless Our Family, Only The Brave, September Song, Tell It To The Marines, Marry Go Round, The Perils Of Peggy, Let Them Eat Cake, Wedding Bells, The Wind Of Change
The last two seasons of the show have somehow lost their sense of humour, ironically this is the storyline of one episode where Spike worries that he's not funny anymore. I think the problem is that Clive is a stooge and not a straightman. Jeff was the perfect foil for Ted's jokes, whereas Clive is now part of them and the humour just doesn't work anymore. Barry's stiff sarcastic exchanges with Yvonne were great too, now Julian gets on well with her so that's another source of humour gone. Luckily Uncle Sammy is a bit more of a humorous figure, his comments about hygiene are priceless. There's still a few laughs to be had here and there though (Mainly Clive getting out and back into his engagement with Gladys), but mainly the series tends to deal with more serious subjects like sexual harassment, the price of success, bullying and failed romances. All in all though it's been a good series and one that's matured and developed over its run, characters have left and new ones arrived, changing the dynamic of the show with it. Maybe one day Justin Lee Collins can reunite the cast in one of his specials?
The last two seasons of the show have somehow lost their sense of humour, ironically this is the storyline of one episode where Spike worries that he's not funny anymore. I think the problem is that Clive is a stooge and not a straightman. Jeff was the perfect foil for Ted's jokes, whereas Clive is now part of them and the humour just doesn't work anymore. Barry's stiff sarcastic exchanges with Yvonne were great too, now Julian gets on well with her so that's another source of humour gone. Luckily Uncle Sammy is a bit more of a humorous figure, his comments about hygiene are priceless. There's still a few laughs to be had here and there though (Mainly Clive getting out and back into his engagement with Gladys), but mainly the series tends to deal with more serious subjects like sexual harassment, the price of success, bullying and failed romances. All in all though it's been a good series and one that's matured and developed over its run, characters have left and new ones arrived, changing the dynamic of the show with it. Maybe one day Justin Lee Collins can reunite the cast in one of his specials?
Monday 6 April 2009
Lorne no more...
Andy Hallett, best known as Krevlorneswath of the Dethwok Clan (aka Lorne) in the TV series Angel has died, after a 5 year battle against a heart disease. He landed his first break after he was dragged on stage at a concert to sing with Patti LaBelle - the performance kickstarted his career as a singer-songwriter. Hallett was spotted during a revue at a Los Angeles nightclub by Buffy The Vampire Slayer creator Joss Whedon, who created the demon character Lorne in the show's spin-off Angel just for him. The star appeared in 76 episodes before series ended in 2004. Hallet's subsequent ill health ended his acting career. He died on Sunday at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in LA, with his father Dave Hallett by his side.
Today's random list
my ten favourite colours
1. Black (what else would a Goth choose as her favourite colour?)
2. Hot Pink
3. Pastel Green
4. Powder Blue
5. Nutmeg
6. White
7. Purple
8. Olive Green
9. Auburn
10. RAF Blue (ala Captain Jack Harkness's great coat)
1. Black (what else would a Goth choose as her favourite colour?)
2. Hot Pink
3. Pastel Green
4. Powder Blue
5. Nutmeg
6. White
7. Purple
8. Olive Green
9. Auburn
10. RAF Blue (ala Captain Jack Harkness's great coat)
I have the week off work :)
This is my normal Monday off, I've taken Tues to Thurs off my annual leave and Friday is Good Friday so I only have to work this Saturday, then I have next Monday off too which would be my Monday in, which quite frankly is a nightmare nine hour day!
Waiting For My Sexy Boots
I ordered some very sexy boots from Doreen's Fashions on Saturday (sorry I forgot to mention them before now) and I'm hoping they'll be delivered today so I can mince about in them around the house doing the housework (dusting, washing up & ironing) :) This is another item off my 'things to buy before birthday' list :)
5 Days to Who's Day
Yes it's only 5 days to the first quater of the final mini-season of Doctor Who. They've promised us a feel-good adventure that celebrates success and achievement, yet also darkness and horror, so I don#t quite know what to expect yet, other than a battered red double decker bus and a lot of sand...
Beatles stars reunite at concert
Former Beatles Sir Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr performed together at a New York charity show on Saturday night. Sir Paul headlined the concert, in aid of The David Lynch Foundation, and sang a string of Beatles and solo career hits before bringing Starr on stage. The pair performed the Beatles song, With a Little Help from My Friends together before embracing afterwards. Sir Paul also paid a tearful tribute to the late John Lennon before playing Here Today, a song he wrote for him.
Hi-De-Hi Marathon - Part 10
The Great Cat Robbery - An hour long storyline sees the staff drug the campers and dig up chalets for a stolen necklace, so they can claim the reward, the South Sea Island Leg Over Race is funny too, I'd volunteer to be a virgin bride too ;)
It's Murder & Who Killed Mr Partridge? - A two-parter that writes Mr Partridge out of the show, despite the actor leaving the series over a year ago.
Spaghetti Galore - Gladys's birthday is a real treat for her, until she finds out that she has to eat the most disgusting meal ever invented, three times!
A Lack Of Punch - Ted & Spike find a potential replacement for Mr. Partridge, a barely recognisable M. Alphose from 'Allo 'Allo!
Ivory Castles In The Air & Man Trap - A two-parter that deals with a clean teeth award and Gladys thinking Clive wants to marry her, and Ted makes Clive pop the question to save Gladys' honour...
It's Murder & Who Killed Mr Partridge? - A two-parter that writes Mr Partridge out of the show, despite the actor leaving the series over a year ago.
Spaghetti Galore - Gladys's birthday is a real treat for her, until she finds out that she has to eat the most disgusting meal ever invented, three times!
A Lack Of Punch - Ted & Spike find a potential replacement for Mr. Partridge, a barely recognisable M. Alphose from 'Allo 'Allo!
Ivory Castles In The Air & Man Trap - A two-parter that deals with a clean teeth award and Gladys thinking Clive wants to marry her, and Ted makes Clive pop the question to save Gladys' honour...
Sunday 5 April 2009
Hi-De-Hi Marathon - Part 9
Off With The Motley - Peggy gets a new job but she doesn't like it and Spike wrestles a fake alligator.
Hey Diddle Diddle, Who's On The Fiddle? - Spike and Peggy think Clive is a spy much to the ire of the other staff members...and it's the final time we'll see Mr. Partridge too...
Raffles - Clive is in trouble with a debt and Ted tries to raffle his old car off to raise some cash.
Hey Diddle Diddle, Who's On The Fiddle? - Spike and Peggy think Clive is a spy much to the ire of the other staff members...and it's the final time we'll see Mr. Partridge too...
Raffles - Clive is in trouble with a debt and Ted tries to raffle his old car off to raise some cash.
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