Category Archives: Cinema

UNCENSORED: the anti-religious hate video with which it all began

I have been struggling with myself for a long time whether I shall post the unspeakable, disgusting, inflammatory hate video which has lead to the riots in the Middle East and North Africa. I have already pointed out the irony … Continue reading

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Easily confused (5) Little Nellie

The original: The copycat:

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Lawrence Gonzi, Prime Minister of Malta

Now I know whom Lawrence Gonzi, Prime Minister of Malta, reminds me of:

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Easily Confused (4) Men with Chairs

The copy: The original:

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Easily confused, # 3

The Old Man and the Sea: The Old Man and the Seat: I am no big fan of Ernest Hemingway and I am usually a big fan of Clint Eastwood, but between these two options I prefer option no. 1.

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You don’t understand how banks work? Watch this!

Monty Python explain the business of banking. Surprisingly topical.

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James Bond “Skyfall” Trailer

After the rather disappointing first teaser trailer, here is the first full trailer for “Skyfall”, the new James Bond film due for 26 October 2012. As a big fan of James Bond, it hurts me to say this, but I … Continue reading

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James Holmes: Could we have known it before?

After the midnight movie massacre in Aurora, Colorado, a frequently raised question is: Were there any warning signs in the person of James Holmes? Could we have known before that he was up to something sinister? Let’s look at what … Continue reading

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After Aurora, Two Questions for the Gun Lobby

Dear defenders of gun ownership in America, I have gotten used to the fact that in your interpretation, the 2nd amendment to the Bill of Rights dating from 1791 and reading “A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of … Continue reading

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Ernest Borgnine, 1917-2012

If you can remember this movie, you are at least as old as me.

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