Update: Arthur rescued Possibly a bit peeved after spending Christmas at the cattery, Arthur has gone AWOL for a couple of days. He’s already missed terribly and New Year celebrations are off as we leaflet the area. Scouting for him earlier we were dismayed to discover that a (no doubt well meaning) fool Continue reading
This last man on Earth sci-fi makes for an excellent showcase for Will Smith’s athleticism, but promises more and so ultmiately disappoints as it never rises above simple action flic. Take with Nachos cheese & salsa for a veg-out 6 out of 10. Director: Francis Lawrence……Starring: Will Smith Ocean’s Eleven……The Darjeeling Limited
Driving back from my parents into a congested M6, happily free from Christmas television, Katharine insisted that the To the Manor Born Christmas special was at least three hours long. I agreed that it felt like five, but insisted it was a mere one hour and was proved right (if only it had Continue reading
Not being superstitious, for me Christmas is a time for family centred party and the hero is Father Christmas. I like to think of this guy on my tree as a Coca-cola Santa, although he does look a touch Russian. For Tony Blair I guess it will be rather different; his first Christmas Continue reading
Australia is taking the credit for saving humpback whales from Japanese fishermen (although I’m sure our local MP’s protest helped) and will send a patrol boat to monitor the ‘senseless and brutal’ hunt. Seeing Australia on the side of the angels certainly makes a change from the recently deceased Howard administration famed for Continue reading
