It may be a viral ad (for jeans I suspect) but it's still awesome.
Monday, 26 July 2010
Sunday, 25 July 2010
Toy Story 3
It's every bit as great as the 2nd. 3D not required!
The first remains my favourite due to the originality of the story but the subsequent sequels have been a delight.
Andy's all grown up and moving on so the toys go on a bit of an adventure of self discovery. There are plenty of laughs, sad and nostalgic moments along the way with the new characters adding to the fun.
There is a very special moment when you first see your favourite characters appear. Your heart leaps and a huge smile comes across the faces of everyone when Woody and Buzz grace the screen together. It feels like you're meeting up with old friends you wish I you could spend more time with.
The emotional (and they are emotional) scenes are handled with as much consideration and sensitivity and Pixar's last release, Up. In that respect, Toy Story 3 becomes a very interesting case study showing their development as story tellers. As much as I still prefer the story of the first (more so after watching the 3rd), it's obvious that the studio has matured, developed and honed their skills and it is difficult to find anything negative to say about the techniques, both technological or artistic during the captivating almost 2 hours.
My only criticism is for the ubiquitous 3D. I've enjoyed some 3D films where the 3D is used well but in Toy Story 3 it is not necessary. One or two sequences may look more impressive with the perceived depth but on the whole it does not add anything except some irritation at having to pay more and wear glasses which gives everything the polarized look which bugs me. Also, 3D technology still isnt good enough yet. Motion blur looks terrible and if you're sat too far to the side it's easy to see a double image.
Saying that, Toy Story 3 should be seen by anyone who have enjoyed the previous two, regardless of how many dimensions it has. It feels like meeting up with some old friends which you really like to see more often.
Ben and Jerry's balls
Free ice cream, beer, Pimms, music and people dressed up. I felt totally ill by the end. Oh, and yes, there were some testicles wondering around. Girls loved it ;)
Tuesday, 20 July 2010
Randomly, some bees
Wednesday, 14 July 2010
Spotify Premium
I've gone premium. I can't have spotify on neither computer at work so have opted for the mobile variety.
Currently listening to old trusted favs Guillemots, which led me to revisit Elbow after a long absence. Also have just begun listening to the talents of Laura Marling and The xx enjoyment hasn't halted.
The sporadic switch to Florance and Mumford & Sons for the odd tune continues. After Glasto, Muse and Flaming Lips keep sneaking in for a quick reminder of awesome times.
Sunday, 11 July 2010
Play him off, keyboard cat
My top 3
In third place: Gas Station Fail. Painful!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdK8pttkLcQ&feature=related
Second: Spiderman
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jpauryqCpU&feature=related
In first place it has to be Jerry
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-J_doeDjI9o
In third place: Gas Station Fail. Painful!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdK8pttkLcQ&feature=related
Second: Spiderman
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jpauryqCpU&feature=related
In first place it has to be Jerry
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-J_doeDjI9o
Glasto '10
OK, Glastonbury was a couple of weeks ago so I thought it was about time to give it a mention.
The following bands were amazing:
The Flaming Lips - Never felt so good after a gig!
Muse - I don't know how they do it but instead of music, pure energy comes out of the speakers.
Stevie Wonder - Legend.
Norah Jones - Amazing voice and a really nice lunchtime gig sat in the sun.
Kate Nash - I'll be ripped for liking her but I do. The performance was really good.
Florance and the Machine - Radiated happiness. Really pleasing gig even though the mike kept cutting out.
MGNT - Not a great fan of the new stuff but they played their first album hits. They were good but the sound levels were dreadful. Could barely hear the vocals. It was all base and a bit of guitar. Real shame.
Leisure Society - Relaxed as ever. Always a pleasure.
Robin Ince - A last minute entry covering for a another comedian. Typically Ince (in a very good way).
There were too many others to mention. They were all great.
Julian and Bella - Not exactly a band but constantly awesome to be around!
Pics at http://picasaweb.google.com/fcanfora/Glasto10#
The following bands were amazing:
The Flaming Lips - Never felt so good after a gig!
Muse - I don't know how they do it but instead of music, pure energy comes out of the speakers.
Stevie Wonder - Legend.
Norah Jones - Amazing voice and a really nice lunchtime gig sat in the sun.
Kate Nash - I'll be ripped for liking her but I do. The performance was really good.
Florance and the Machine - Radiated happiness. Really pleasing gig even though the mike kept cutting out.
MGNT - Not a great fan of the new stuff but they played their first album hits. They were good but the sound levels were dreadful. Could barely hear the vocals. It was all base and a bit of guitar. Real shame.
Leisure Society - Relaxed as ever. Always a pleasure.
Robin Ince - A last minute entry covering for a another comedian. Typically Ince (in a very good way).
There were too many others to mention. They were all great.
Julian and Bella - Not exactly a band but constantly awesome to be around!
Pics at http://picasaweb.google.com/fcanfora/Glasto10#
Wednesday, 7 July 2010
Profile pic
A couple of years ago, friend doodled a caricature (thnx Helene) of me and I painted on top.
Friday, 2 July 2010
It could work.... right?
Well, here is my foray into the world of blogging. Get ready for spelling mistakes, grammar errors and a plethora of stolen material to bolster my otherwise twitter of a blog.