Category Archives: Cinema

Tom Cruise’s Secret Plan for Scientology

I admit that I like Tom Cruise, probably because he played the leading part in one of my all-time favourite movies, A Few Good Men. To many, Mr Cruise is a red rag because of his membership and active involvement … Continue reading

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Keira Knightley stole my Sweater

I used to have a beautiful blue sweater, which I can be seen wearing in this photo during a visit to Buskett Gardens in Malta. And then one day, it was gone. For months, I had been wondering where I … Continue reading

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British Cinemas show Special Film for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee

For the upcoming 60th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth’s ascension to the throne, cinemas throughout Britain are showing a special film dedicated to this unelected monarch: the film with the surprisingly honest title “The Dictator” is in theatres throughout the country now. … Continue reading

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First Trailer for James Bond “Skyfall”

“Skyfall” is the new James Bond film, and it’s due to be released on 26 October 2012. Since “Quantum of Solace” in 2008, we have been waiting for 4 years for this new James Bond film. Taking into account that “Casino … Continue reading

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No review of “The Dictator”

I liked Sascha Baron Cohen as “Borat“ and as “Ali G”, his Günter-Wallraff-like fake identities. With both characters, Cohen was able to reveal a lot about those around him because they felt like they could talk more openly. Some of … Continue reading

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The true Identity of Mitt Romey

Mitt Romney, one of the Republican Party‘s contenders for President of the United States of America raises a question among voters: “Who is Mitt Romney really?” Obviously, even Republicans have some serious doubts about his identity. How else would you explain … Continue reading

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Film Review: “Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol”

Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol is the fourth instalment in the Mission: Impossible series, a series known more for improbable stunts and action than for a plausible storyline. Ghost Protocol fits right in. Not that the story matters that much, but Ethan … Continue reading

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James Bond in Venice

Next weekend, 20-22 January 2012, I will visit Venice for the first time. A good person to ask for travel advice is my old mate James Bond. He has already been to this beautiful city three times, the first time … Continue reading

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2012 Warning

Do you remember the film “2012” by Roland Emmerich? It is (another) disaster film about the end of the world, which has allegedly been predicted for 21 December 2012 by the Maya Calendar. In the film, the earth’s core heats up, … Continue reading

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If you forgot to go to Church

Oh. Christmas just passed and I completely forgot to go to church. If you committed the same omission, God allows you to make up for it by watching this church video: (From Borat.) Living in a predominantly Catholic country (like … Continue reading

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