30 March 2005
Call no: 800
Genre: historical fiction, romance
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Over the Easter I wasn’t online, but I was still reading. And two books that Ninemoons gave me were Sylvester and These Old Shades. Both written by Gorgette Heyer and are historical novels. I’ve also stuck em under the chick … Continue reading
24 March 2005
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Lucretia Again posted this great news. A new Alexandre Dumas novel has been found and it to be published. Believed to be the great writer’s last work, The Knight of Sainte-Hermine – a swashbuckling tale of derring-do in the finest … Continue reading
23 March 2005
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Why exactly is it that people driving cars can’t use their indicators? And why do people riding bikes think it is okay to use the footpath? And do I sound like one of those Grumpy Old Women?
22 March 2005
Call no: 800
Genre: historical fiction
Setting: C16th, Netherlands, Scotland
9 Stars
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0330327909 I read George’s Memoirs of Cleopatra a year or two ago, and really enjoyed it, so when I spotted this in the bargain basement I figured I may as well purchase. Still it has taken me an age to … Continue reading
21 March 2005
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So I’ve been doing a bit of surfing, and what with St. Patrick’s day having just been, there are quite a few sites that mention it. So my question: when did it become Patty’s day? Or is it just an … Continue reading
21 March 2005
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And I think Ireland bottled it. They never played as well as they could, imo, and stuck far too much to the kick for position and set-piece game. Now I know it has worked well for us, but for a … Continue reading
21 March 2005
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Didn’t do this last week, so two entries for today: Week 111 Stink:: skunk Renewal:: work I remember…:: you in cinefilm. Loneliness:: Lonely but never alone Ooooh:: er, missus For real:: as if Titanium:: not as good as adamantium Get … Continue reading
16 March 2005
Cast: Émilie Dequenne, Mark Dacascos, Monica Bellucci, Samuel Le Bihan, Vincent Cassel
Script: Christophe Gans, Stéphane Cabel
Genre: Action, horror
Setting: C18th, France
10 Stars
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I just bought this on dvd after seeing many good reviews of it since its release. Plus, you know werewolf film so figured for 8 quid I wasn’t really wasting any money if it was rubbish. It wasn’t. It is … Continue reading
15 March 2005
Cast: Christina Applegate, Dennis Quaid, Giovanni Ribsi, Hugh Laurie, Miranda Otto, Steve Carell
Genre: Action
2 Stars
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You know this is the sort of film that doesn’t really deserve a review. It is cliché-ridden, the dialogue is terrible, you’ll laugh in all the wrong places. But still, it is mindless entertainment that passes the time.
14 March 2005
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We had such high hopes. Grand slam, winning the championship. Not to be. French fuckers (fuckers meant in the nicest possible way) ruined it for us. But to be fair, they performed superbly in the first half. We just didn’t … Continue reading