Category: Film
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The Image is the Servant
Here’s me at the microphone at an event at Hansom Hall, Leicester organised by David Soden. It is a battle between performers and images taken of them and projected on to screens around the hall. Here’s a short video of one of the performances: It was a brilliant event that reminded me a bit of…
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‘Where Are We Now?’ by David Bowie
I particularly like this song because it references places I know in Berlin and has such an atmosphere of longing and even dread. An example is that Pottsdammer Platz was a bleak ‘no mans land’ in the 70s. This is a very touching song about something more than nostalgia. Related articles Where was he then?…
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Film Review: Zero Dark Thirty
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THJUOxWf0rY&w=560&h=315] I went to see the movie Zero Dark Thirty last week and it made me think a lot. All I knew before I went was that it was about the search for Bin Laden and was nominated for several Oscars (which it didn’t get apart from an award for sound editing shared with…
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Film Review: Les Miserables
It had to be done. I had two free tickets for Showcase Cinema De Luxe, Leicester last Sunday. Haven’t seen the Hobbit yet or Jack Reacher but I decided to opt for Les Mis. The reason for this isn’t because I’m a big fan of the musical. I’ve never seen it! I’ve been intending to…
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Film Review: About Elly
I went to see this film this week at the Phoenix Square Cinema, Leicester. It is a very impressive picture. The cast are very natural and believable. It is directed by Iranian director Asghar Farhadi who creates a mystery tale that deals with well intentioned deceit and lies. This is the plot outline: A group…
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Film Review: About Elly
I went to see this film this week at the Phoenix Square Cinema, Leicester. It is a very impressive picture. The cast are very natural and believable. It is directed by Iranian director Asghar Farhadi who creates a mystery tale that deals with well intentioned deceit and lies. This is the plot outline: A group…
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James Riley’s talk
Here is a link to James Riley’s superb talk: James Riley’s talk
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Nottingham Contemporary
A strange thing happened to me on Thursday. On a complete whim I decided to take a train to Nottingham. I had a bit of a walk round and then went to Caffe Nero for a cappuccino. So far so boring. Then I decided to visit a gallery. I’ve never been to Nottingham Contemporary before…
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I’ve Got Nothing To Say And I’m Saying It – YouTube
[youtube=http://youtu.be/pGS6xzaTX6s]This is a one minute film I made. I’ve Got Nothing To Say And I’m Saying It – YouTube.