Tag Archives: movies
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
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
Ernest Borgnine, 1917-2012
If you can remember this movie, you are at least as old as me.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Happy Hermit 