I got this film from LOVEFiLM the other day. It's an Oriental Western that was released a couple of years ago. Loosely based on "The Good, The Bad & The Ugly", it is an extremely entertaining, high energy adventure with a bonkers plot. A great deal of fun.
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Tuesday, 30 March 2010
Sunday, 28 March 2010
Green Zone
I went to see 'Green Zone' the other day and thought it was awesome!
The central plot hinges around Chief Warrant Officer Roy Miller (Damon), who following the American invasion of Iraq in 2003, is charged with finding the so-called weapons of mass destruction, hence justifying American involvement in the campaign. However, when Miller consistently comes up empty on a series of missions, he begins to question the quality of the intelligence reports. This brings him to the attentions of veteran CIA operative Marty tells Miller and Wall Street Journal reporter Lawrie Dayne, both of whom harbour similar suspicions.
This is a superb film that effortless combines the high-octane action of Bourne (that comparison was inevitable!) with the machinations of a political thriller.
There are excellent turns by Jason Issacs as a dodgy, hard-as-nails Special Forces Op and Khalid Abdalla as the local informer with a conscience, Freddy.
If you liked "The Hurt Locker" or the "Bourne" series this is well worth checking out.
The central plot hinges around Chief Warrant Officer Roy Miller (Damon), who following the American invasion of Iraq in 2003, is charged with finding the so-called weapons of mass destruction, hence justifying American involvement in the campaign. However, when Miller consistently comes up empty on a series of missions, he begins to question the quality of the intelligence reports. This brings him to the attentions of veteran CIA operative Marty tells Miller and Wall Street Journal reporter Lawrie Dayne, both of whom harbour similar suspicions.
This is a superb film that effortless combines the high-octane action of Bourne (that comparison was inevitable!) with the machinations of a political thriller.
There are excellent turns by Jason Issacs as a dodgy, hard-as-nails Special Forces Op and Khalid Abdalla as the local informer with a conscience, Freddy.
If you liked "The Hurt Locker" or the "Bourne" series this is well worth checking out.
Lion of Trafalgar
Taken at Trafalgar Square, London (17-03-2010).
A close up of one of the lions in Trafalgar Square.
A close up of one of the lions in Trafalgar Square.
Trafalgar Square again.
Taken at Trafalgar Square, London (17-03-2010).
Looking in the opposite direction to the previous picture. This shows Nelsons column in the middle ground.
Looking in the opposite direction to the previous picture. This shows Nelsons column in the middle ground.
Saturday, 27 March 2010
Trafalgar Square
Taken at Trafalgar Square, London (17-03-2010).
In the background you can see both The National Gallery and St. Martin In The Fields church.
In the background you can see both The National Gallery and St. Martin In The Fields church.
Monday, 22 March 2010
Moon - Starman
A spaceman dancing in front of a starburst. Taken at Jameson's Cult Film Club showing of 'Moon', at The Royal Institution, London (17-03-2010).
Moon - Sam's spacesuit 2
A close up of the spacesuit that Sam Rockwell wore in the film, 'Moon'. Taken at Jameson's Cult Film Club showing of 'Moon', at The Royal Institution, London (17-03-2010).
Moon - Party
Another photo from the Jamesons Cult Film Club 'Moon' event. The party is in full swing here.
Moon - Sam's spacesuit
On St Patrick's day last week (17th March), I went to The Royal Institution in London. Jameson's (whiskey) were holding one of their Cult Film Club events, whereby films are shown in an environment that is in keeping with the theme or setting of the film. This was the members choice sci-fi event, whereby we had the option of seeing one of three films: War Of The Worlds (the earlier version), Donnie Darko or Moon. Moon was the winner by a country mile, although it has to be said Donnie Darko wouldn't have been a bad option.
Anyway, here is a photo of the actual spacesuit worn by Sam Rockwell in the film.
Incidentally, they also showed the excellent parody "Blakes Junction 7", which was a revelation. Not to mention giving us free whiskey too. Nice work Jamesons! :-)
Anyway, here is a photo of the actual spacesuit worn by Sam Rockwell in the film.
Incidentally, they also showed the excellent parody "Blakes Junction 7", which was a revelation. Not to mention giving us free whiskey too. Nice work Jamesons! :-)
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