Film Review

I was quite excited about the release of this film. I enjoyed the first big screen remake a few years ago and knew this also wouldn't be disappointing. They had delayed the release date from Christmas to work on the effects. As a huge fan of the 1980's BBC Narnia productions I am always biased to how those compare. Prince Caspian was possibly slightly too old in this film, but the appeal of him is obvious for a female audience. I went with a 'Narnia book buff' who muttered throughout that things were not the same, but then that is the rights of a screenplay is it not? It was good family viewing and would not disappoint any age. The 'romance' between Caspian and Susan was added for 'Hollywood' effect, but otherwise it was well produced and not too OTT. As a slight 'Narnia on small screen geek' it did make me chuckle that Warwick Davies was used in both the 1988 and 2008 productions as different characters. His 1988 character was replaced by a CGI character voiced by Eddie Izzard. Go and see it, you should hopefully not be disappointed.

I was just wondering....

...when headphones became extinct?! (I'm about to sound very old) Why do teenagers feel the need to walk along the street, quite often alone, playing music on their phone's MP3 player. Its just plain annoying!!

No Words Needed

I was sent this video a while ago and was reminded of it again today. It starts off quite slow, but give it a few minutes and the performance gets really powerful.

Not Sure Where To Go

I'm at an odd point in my life right now. There is a lot going on and I am struggling to see 'the light at the end of the tunnel' most of the time. I remembered these A.J cartoons and I am a mixture of feeling like this and experiencing this. Its not that I want to be dishonest to people, but how long do people want to listen for? It makes me appreciate my friends who are currently tolerating my woes.

Oxen Yoke

We looked at a passage of scripture this week, and I made my 'work blog' about it. Its one of those verses that gets quoted again and again, but sometimes the true message behind it doesn't always make sense until we have heard it a hundred times!

Film Review

I did not read any reviews or know anything about this film before I went to see it. All I know is that I haven't been able to avoid Sienna Miller and Keira Knightley plugging it on TV and radio. I would say that it is two hours I won't be able to get back again! It wasnt terribly awful, but it did seem to go on a bit, with no major conclusion or too much of a point! The production of it was excellent however. The war time setting was very well done.

Long Time No Blog!

I'm not sure why I have struggled to blog recently (minus the film reviews), I have not been that busy, I guess I just haven't had much inspiration! Just like school reports I suppose...must try harder.

Recently I still have heavy on my mind those friends who used to have some kind of relationship with God as a teenager, but since uni and adult life have decided to 'go it alone'. I feel that when I see them I still need to bring a little of God into their lives, to remind them that He still loves them.

Last night I went to a youth event that two of my friends were involved in guest leading. One guy was leading worship, and the other one speaking for the first time. I'm used to seeing Dave lead worship, but I especially went to see Matt speak. Afterwards when they were praying for people I got a sense of God (like that bit from the gospels) being 'well pleased' with them. It made me think that I'm always praying for the 'yet to return prodigals', but not for the faithful 'sons who have stayed'.

Exciting Find

Originally uploaded by Roothie

While in East London I passed this dealership full of my favourite little cars! I got quite excited by all of the colours they had in stock!!

Exhibitions Day

Today I went to this exhibition with my friend Jaymie. I feel a bit out of the loop on current photography, but some of the content of this exhibition I had seen over the years and it was nice to see it again. Reminded me of photographers I used to study at school and uni.

We also took a wander around art studios in Bethnal Green. Lots of interesting exhibits from the very random to the total genius and inspiring.