Category Archives: Videos

New Films: Dorian Gray

Posted on September 2, 2009 by

I’ve been seeing a lot of adverts for new films coming up that I like the sound of lately, and this one crept up on me a little, so it gets included first. Do you like the story of Dorian … Continue reading →

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Georgette Heyer Revisited

Posted on August 28, 2009 by

I’ve mentioned the novels of Georgette Heyer a few times on this blog, and am back to re-reading my way through her historical books.  Powder and Patch again, to be exact.  I will carry on in publishing order from there … Continue reading →

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This Ad Is Insane, But I Like It

Posted on August 14, 2009 by

Though, sadly not what it is advertising. I takes a while to get going, but you’ll see what I mean.  I think it’s the triangle at the end that always really makes me laugh. There’s some brilliant adverts out there … Continue reading →

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An Eighties Intermission

Posted on August 13, 2009 by

I loved Eighties rock, and came across this the other day: I still love Heart, they were great! I bet you’re singing along aren’t you?  Go on, you can tell me…

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Cinema Trips – Plus Cuteness Overload

Posted on July 18, 2009 by

Monday was a holiday here, and as a treat the nephews got to go to the cinema to see Ice Age 3, and not only that – it was the 3D version.  Also as a treat, I got to go … Continue reading →

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New Films: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Posted on July 10, 2009 by

Well, this new film needs no introduction.  Though I should say that it is only the first part of the story, part two coming next year I think.  Anyhow, I do want to see it, even though I’ve heard they’ve … Continue reading →

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The Edwardian Country House

Posted on June 16, 2009 by

Did anyone else love this series? I was re-watching the Victorian Farm programme recently, and it reminded me.  God, some of the people made me cringe on this show!

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New Moon

Posted on June 1, 2009 by

Well, I caved.  After watching the film version of Twilight (from the novel by Stephenie Meyer), I was talked into reading the next book in the series, New Moon. For those of you that have been asleep or dead (or … Continue reading →

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Pet Shop Boys – Heart

Posted on May 23, 2009 by

Normal service will resume shortly, I just wanted to share with you all another song memory.  I’ve been reading a whole series of vampire books, and I recalled as a child seeing the video for the song below. It’s a … Continue reading →

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Inkubus Sukkubus – Wytches

Posted on May 21, 2009 by

Cos it’s a rattling good song, and I hadn’t heard it for ages…

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