You are here: Latest Updates Latest Updates Please wait... Film Review NewSingin' in the Rain Directed by Stanley Donen and Gene Kelly One of the most iconic musicals of all times, “Singin' in the Rain” routinely appears on “top ten films of all time” lists and for good reason. Don Lockwood (Gene Kelly) and Lina Lamont (Jean Hagen)… 2020-02-16 Film Review NewThe Blues Brothers Directed by John Landis “Joliet” Jake (John Belushi), just released from prison is met by his brother Elwood (Dan Aykroyd) when they learn the orphanage they grew up in is to close down unless it comes up with some funds to pay… 2020-02-16 Film Review NewYesterday Directed by Darrell Roodt Yesterday (Leleti Khumalo) is a young Zulu woman living in rural South Africa bringing up her daughter Beauty (Lihle Mvelase). Suffering from coughing fits she makes the long trek to the health clinic… 2020-02-16 Restaurant Review Newngon Vietnamese Deli London (England) - Chiswick As long as I can remember I have been a fan of Vietnamese food – Light, fresh and quite tasty. It may not be as elaborate as Chinese or Japanese food but it is a simple, honest food. A while ago I noticed… 2020-02-14 Book Review NewThe City of Brass by S.A. Chakraborty In 18th century Cairo, the young woman Nahri survives by being a swindler but also has a talent for healing. When she meets a djinn warrior named Dara her view of the world is shaken as they travel to… 2020-02-09 Film Review NewThe Great Outdoors Directed by Howard Deutch Chet Ripley (John Candy) is determined to have an old-fashioned camping trip with his family in a lakeside cabin. Little does he know his brother Roman Craig (Dan Aykroyd), whose personality is polar… 2020-02-09 Book Review NewThe Travelling Cat Chronicles by Hiro Arikawa Satoru, a single man living in Tokyo, adapts a stray, rather independent, cat who he names Nana (the cat's tale is shaped like a “7” which, in Japanese, is “nana”). Nana reminds him of a cat he had when… 2020-02-09 Restaurant Review NewHoang Lan London (England) - Shepherd's Bush Living a short distance away from Askew Road there is really no excuse for not availing ourselves of the local shops. For the most part we do but there are some restaurants that we have neglected, Hoang… 2020-02-07 Film Review NewCool Runnings Directed by Jon Turteltaub When Jamaican 100m runner Derice Bannock (Leon) is disqualified from the summer Olympic games he comes up with the idea of enlisting the help of local Blitzer (John Candy), a disgraced former Olympic bobsledder,… 2020-01-26 Film Review NewHouse of Flying Daggers Directed by Yimou Zhang In the Tang dynasty of China police office Leo (Andy Lau) sends office Jin (Takeshi Kaneshiro) to the Peony Pavilion, a local brothel, to investigate a young dancer called Mei (Zhang Ziyi) who he believes… 2020-01-26 Film Review NewMy Winnipeg Directed by Guy Maddin “My Winnipeg” is a collage of life in the remote Canadian town of Winnipeg, Manitoba where (at least in the film) it appears to be perpetually winter. The narrator is, nominally, trying to leave the city… 2020-01-26 Film Review NewQuantum of Solace Directed by Marc Forster Following immediately on from the events of Casino Royale, James Bond (Daniel Craig) races to Siena, Italy with a captured Mr White (Jesper Christensen) in the boot (trunk)… 2020-01-26 Film Review NewThe Lego Movie 2: The Second Part Directed by Mike Mitchell Lego Movie 2 continues on from the climax of The Lego Movie with the arrival of aliens from the planet of “Duplo”, following on from real-world builder Finn (Jadon Sand)… 2020-01-26 Restaurant Review NewFish X Chips London (England) - Chiswick We are always on the lookout for good fish and chips places particular where we live. Sure, there is the local chippie which I think is just fine but my wife is not so keen. There is also the nearby… 2020-01-24 Film Review NewE.T. the Extra-Terrestrial Directed by Steven Spielberg An alien ship lands in the woods but is discovered and forced to leave quickly leaving one of the aliens behind. The young boy Elliot (Henry Thomas) discovers the alien hiding in the gardening shed in… 2020-01-19 Film Review NewEvent Horizon Directed by Paul W.S. Anderson In the year 2040 the space ship “Event Horizon” was sent on a secret mission but disappeared near Neptune. In 2047 the ship suddenly reappears so the rescue ship “Lewis and Clark” is sent to investigate… 2020-01-19 Film Review NewGhostbusters II Directed by Ivan Reitman This sequel to the original 1984 Ghostbusters sees the Ghostbusters team disbanded having been publicly shamed after the events of the first film, sued for their destruction of… 2020-01-19 Film Review NewSteamboy (Suchîmubôi) Directed by Katsuhiro Otomo Rei (voiced by Anne Suzuki) is a young inventor in the late 19th century who receives a parcel from his grandfather Lloyd (voiced by Katsuo Nakamura) containing blueprints and a mysterious “steam ball”… 2020-01-19 Film Review NewWeathering with You (Tenki no ko) Directed by Makoto Shinkai Morishima Hodaka (voiced by Kotaro Daigo) has run away from home. On the way to Tokyo he is rescued by a man named Keisuke Suga (voiced by Shun Oguri). In Tokyo, where is has been perpetually raining… 2020-01-19 Restaurant Review NewShowaken Tokyo Shitamachi Ramen London (England) - Piccadilly Circus I have been visiting “Japan Centre” for many years starting when they were located on south Regent Street then when they moved to Shaftesbury Avenue at Piccadilly Circus and now their current location… 2020-01-18 More Recent Items Click for more items... Subscribe to my mailing list to receive weekly updates delivered to your inbox Note: I will NOT share your email address with anyone and you can unsubscribe at any time.
