Films I'm Looking Forward To... No. 1 - Kick Ass

This films looks brilliant! I saw a trailer on the Internet a few weeks back and have read an in depth article about the film in Empire. It is based on the comic book of the same name... so watch out for this! I believe it comes out on April 2nd which is a bit of a bummer as we will be off to Cape Town on that day... so will have to wait until I get back (or maybe watch it in SA).

World's ugliest fish in danger of extinction

"Stocks of the blobfish, popularly known as the least attractive resident of the high seas, have fallen so low that the much-mocked creature is in danger of dying out.

The blobfish is commonly found off the coasts of Australia and Tasmania.
It lurks unobtrusively at depths of up to 900m, and can grow up to lengths of 12 inches.
They are not actively hunted by the fishing industry, but the increasing trend for deep-sea trawling means blobfish are often being caught in nets laid for crab and lobster.
As such their numbers are dwindling, prompting fears that the blobfish's distinctive features may soon pass into history.
This is surely one fate that the lowly blobfish, already dealt a lousy hand by life's rich pageant, does not deserve." MSN website

Poor old blobfish... doesn't deserve it, even if he does look an ugly f*cker!

Non-entity to leave EastEnders...

"EastEnders star Preeya Kalidas has quit from her role as Amira Shah after almost a year, the soap's bosses have confirmed.
The actress, whose character recently wed Syed Masood (Marc Elliott) in a Muslim ceremony, plans to pursue a pop career and is currently recording her first album."-- MSN website

More like she reached the end of her contract and the BBC decided not to renew it. Honestly you have be incredibly delusional to think you are going to excel at a pop career after having a minor part in a soap opera. Probably see her on Dancing on Ice or Strictly Come Dancing.

Rant over.

Secret Millionaire

Admittedly I have only watched excerpts from various episodes of this programme, so maybe it's a bit unfair of me to judge it... However... I have a problem with it, in that it seems to me it just appeases the ego of these wanting to flaunt their wealth types.

Surely if you are a "secret" millionaire and you want to donate a million quid to some worthy cause you should just do it without advertising. All this programme does is say "Look at me... ain't I generous?" Arrogant egotists.

Rant over.

The Chronicles of Riddick

The Chronicles of Riddick is one of those films I have meant to watch for ages, but have never got around to it. So when I saw it was on the other night I decided to record it on the trusty Sky+ Box.

Bearing in the mind this film was never a great success and had mixed reviews - I thought it was great. Pitch Black is an excellent film that was made on a limited budget. It's sequel though had a lot more money chucked at it... and it shows! Vin Diesel makes an interesting anti-hero and the "universe" it is set in is a lot more original than Star Wars or Star Trek. Elements of it reminded me a bit of Dune in fact.

Well worth watching!

Rating: 8/10

Cadbury... flogged off!

"Cadbury is just the latest in a string of British businesses that have been swallowed up by foreign companies over the years, sparking a wave of national outrage. Disgusted by the group's imminent £12 billion takeover by "processed cheese company" Kraft, some loyal customers have vowed to never buy a Cadbury chocolate bar again. The list is long and includes big names like Rover, Abbey National, Asda, ICI and Corus. Has Britain gone to the dogs?City commentators say that if the UK were to show interest in buying a French or German company it would be shown the door - pure unadulterated protectionism!" - AOL website

It seems to me that in most other countries there seems to be pride taken in successful companies that have been started and built up in their home nation. Not here though. The only thing that seems to matter is getting a massive pay off for the shareholders. Cadbury is taken over by Kraft and immediately there is a threat to the jobs of the employees who have contributed to Cadbury's success. All very, very depressing...

Rant over.

Red Bull

Yet another rant about a telly advert... you would think I could come up with something a bit more original wouldn't you?

This time it concerns Red Bull adverts... what the f*ck are they about? Let me see. Red Bull sponsors and owns two Formula 1 teams, a dangerous and testosterone fueled sport. It sponsors a series of dangerous air races. It's logo is two charging bulls.

Yet their TV ads consist of poofy looking animated drawings of goofy looking characters talking in effeminate voices saying "Red Bull gives you wings!" Are they insane?

Rant over.

KFC... fresh chicken?

Actually, I must admit... I am partial to a 3 piece variety meal now and again. And I have to say I especially like the hotwings. But I digress. My beef is with the latest advert (or should I say chicken?)

The enthusiastic employee says something along the lines of "We have a fresh delivery every day". What exactly does that mean or supposed to imply? Without thinking about it - you hear it as "we use fresh chicken" what it actually says is "we have a delivery 3 times a week".

Blatantly misleading.

Rant over.

Sherlock Holmes

Jeremy Brett was the definitive Sherlock Holmes in my opinion... Having said that Robert Downey Jr brings a completely fresh look to the character. This film is good, honest to god, great fun and I would challenge anyone to say it isn't entertaining. Without going into the story it involves - black magic and a plot to bring down the British Empire and culminates with a fight on the top of the half complete Tower Bridge. I particularly liked the sequences where Holmes visualises what he is going to do next... the action freezes and you get to see what his next planned actions are in advance... then the action resumes and you see the super sleuth's actions in real time. Downey Jr is superb... he has more charisma in the tip of his little finger than someone like Tom Cruise has in his whole body. Great stuff!


Rating: 8/10

"We buy any car..." Do you really?

What an utterly CRAP advert. What has some breakdancing bloke in a suit have to do with valuing your car? Okay... I know adverts can approach their subject manner in a oblique way... but that was pure shite!!

Rant over.