30 April 2008
It's A Monstertrucker (free download of the week)
This week's exciting free download is It's A Monstertrucker - the radio-friendly version of the Eels song from Daisies Of The Galaxy. Five points if you can work out the original title and lyrics. To download the song click here.
28 April 2008
The Assassination Of Jesse James By The Coward Robert Ford (2007)
"Don't that picture look dusty?"
Casey Affleck takes his time killing his hero Brad Pitt. Well acted, well directed, very long, very slow. IMDB
The Science Of Sleep (2006)
"By the way, do you have Zoe's number?"
Quirky tale of a man who confuses dreams and reality, and the girl he almost falls in love with. IMDB
24 April 2008
American Gangster (2007)
"Frank Lucas is the most dangerous man walking the streets of our city."
Denzel Washington tries to sell huge amounts of heroin, Russell Crowe tries to stop him. Based on a true story. IMDB
Intacto (2001)
"I don't love you any more"
An underground society where the characters play with fate, bet with people and steal luck from each other. Spanish, confusing and entertaining. IMDB
22 April 2008
New Mates of State single
There's a new album out in May and this is the first single! Start saving for it now as it will be really really really really good.
21 April 2008
Homer Simpson... untooned
What Homer might look like as a real person. This and other examples over at pixeloo.
The return of Weezer
Everyone's favourite nerdy rock band are back with a sixth album and a new single called Pork & Beans. As luck would have it, you can listen to the single for free at Weezer.com. Go there now!
18 April 2008
Once (2006)
"I'm just tying me laces, man."
An Irish busker and a Czech immigrant almost fall in love and spend time writing songs together. IMDB
14 April 2008
Only in America
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Above: Amy's plans for the June 2008 road trip. Look out for us in a California motel near you.
CYFA at Alton Towers
Fun and games at Alton Towers. There are a few photos up at Flickr in eye-watering 10.0 megapixel resolution - click here to see them. Most of them are of scenery but them some people like that.
Air.
The Towers.
White-knuckle thrills.
Tired out.
Eagle Vs Shark (2007)
"Tell him that justice is waiting for him."
Two social misfits fall in love and take revenge on a playground bully. IMDB
The Taking Of Pelham One Two Three (1974)
"Gesundheit."
Hijackers take control of a New York subway train and demand $1m in return for the release of their hostages. Fun fact one - the criminals refer to each other using colours, as copied in Reservoir Dogs. Fun fact two - there's a remake coming out next year, starring Denzel Washington and John Travolta in the Mr Blue role (previously played by Robert Shaw, shown above). IMDB
11 April 2008
Where's Wally? Google Earth edition
09 April 2008
Paul's stag do
Paul and Becky will be getting married soon so to celebrate we had a weekend taking in the sights and sounds of Newcastle and meeting about 100 other stag parties.
The Newcastle 18.
Paul: getting married.
Newcastle: stag weekend location.
If you're eager to see some photos from the weekend, click here to see exactly 186 of them in high-res.
07 April 2008
03 April 2008
01 April 2008
New R.E.M. album
R.E.M. are back (again) with a new album out TODAY and this is the first single which you've probably already heard. Go out and buy it straight away.
Millennium Walkway
The Millennium Walkway in New Mills on a sunny Sunday afternoon.
The Millennium Walkway and the scary old mill.
Harry makes friends.
More photos of Harriet, lambs, ducks and scenery at Flickr here.
Bryce's wedding
Eight hours' worth of driving, a mini-Durham reunion and lots of food - after 62 years, Bryce finally decides to settle down.
Groom, bridesmaids, flower girls.
The obligatory first dance.
Some more pictures over at Flickr here.
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