Unfortunately, my computer crashed while I was updating my journal so my round-up of the week's action has been lost. I may type it up again if I can be bothered, but that will have to wait until tomorrow, as I am going out reasonably soon and I have stuff to do ( Read more... )

Huzzah, I have my Spaced DVD back, so all is right with the world.

I have to say that 'Oldboy', which I went to see last night, is a fantastic film. It is incredibly dark and not for the squeamish, but that just makes me love it all the more. It's hard to describe without giving the plot away, but it's something along the lines of the Count of Monte Cristo meets The Game meets Point Blank (actually there are some ( Read more... )

So, this morning I woke up about 10am overloaded with energy. Here was me, expecting a hangover, or at least a reasonable amount of tiredness, and I had all this energy. How does that work? Every other morning this week I've been worn out, no matter what time I went ot bed. So I spend all night in the pub and it makes me energised. There's ( Read more... )

For some reason, I was very grumpy all weekend. So, on Sunday night, I put on Swingers to cheer me up. I don't know what it is about certain films, but they always pick me up, no matter how many times I've seen them. Hence I considered what my favourite films when I'm in a bad mood today, and came up with these (in no particular order ( Read more... )

I was chatting to Satansjellycat the other day about random music, and it reminded me about Duke Special, who I saw supporting Aqualung back in December, and was very impressed by. He has a couple of songs available on his website http://www.dukespecial.com/ that are well worth listening. ( Read more... )

As it's the new year (and has been for quite a while), I suppose I should add some more entries. Now, if only I actually had anything exciting to write about ( Read more... )

Well, possibly that's a bit strong, but he is extremely talented. However, the Aqualung gig at the Queen Elizabeth Hall last night was pretty amazing. The first half was a collection of artists that Matt really likes, some of which he played with. We had Clayhill, who may or may not be the next big thing in depressing indie, ex-All Saint Melanie ( Read more... )

I rock at Christmas quizzes, apparently. I've been to four that have been in some way themed aroun xmas this year, and been on the winning team for all four. How weird is that?

Hurrah, I have at last managed to do most of my Christmas shopping. And in about 2 hours yesterday afternoon. I think it's that growing feeling of desparation that inspires me about this time of the year, as I always seem to struggle to do any before december, even if I try to. I still have a couple of things to get, but nothing major, so it will ( Read more... )