I hold my hands up to say how useless I have been at updating this blog in the past I don't know how long.. but I am here to amend this.. starting with a swanky new layout... hope you like it..
As I mentioned before, I've had a crazy few months working on 'World War Z' ... although I think my job has been the least of my worries having dealt with heartbreak and a my family life being flipped upside down. Then again, this isn't one of those blogs and last time I checked I'm not called Bridget!
So... Frying pans? I hear you cry..
A Night At The Opera (1935)
I am referring to the use of said appliance in 'A Night At The Opera' ... the latest film from my blog list. This 1935 classic has been hailed as one of the best Marx Brothers films in existence, and I have to say I rather enjoyed it... particularly the amusement of watching crazy characters wielding frying pans... (watch it and you'll understand). A smile inducing film, I can safely recommend this black and white gem to anyone who wants to feel nostalgic and remember how film used to be before VFX/SFX/CGI and any other letters you want to add.. A definite must-see now that we're in the colder months.. with a cup of tea and a pack of digestives to accompany it. It's a 5/5 from me.Frying Pans seem to be a common theme in my film choices this week. In Disney's 'Tangled' Rapunzel carries her ever-useful pan to defend herself against any nasty things she may come across.. and having been bumped in the face with the aforementioned appliance, I can safely say the it is a worthy weapon (I was 8, and my father was trying to sell one at a car boot sale ... Walking behind him whilst he swung it around probably wasn't my most intelligent move at the time... !).
In other news... here's a few brief updates on my list..
10) Watch a match at Wimbledon
This year, I've finally managed to enter the ballot for tickets... so watch this space, bring on Wimbledon 2012..
11) Visit Australia
Dependent on work .. this might be happing in January, get a shrimp on the barbie, sheila! (Of course, they all say these things.. *ahem*)
14) Go to a music festival
Unfortunately due to WWZ taking over my life, this didn't happen in 2011.. fingers crossed for 2012!
17) Book List
I am reading two at once, which can be rather confusing, yet rewarding! Catch 22 and 1984 are my books of choice .... so watch this space readers ;)
22) Take Part in a charity event
Again, thanks to WWZ taking me off to Budapest, I missed my half marathon :( ... so on the look out for a new challenge to complete.. suggestions welcome?
23) Write something ..
Obviously I'm writing this blog.. but I've decided to write some form of book as well (which may one day be adapted into a script, if I feel inspired enough!). I've only managed 2000 words so far... but will definitely keep it up if I stay unemployed for months on end like last time...
I'm also working on the rest of my list, in the hope that I can complete a few things before the year is out, otherwise I will feel a bit of a failure... uh oh..
If anybody (if there are people that read this) can help with any of my list wishes... it would be AMAZING. I can repay you in tea and biscuits and northern cheer :)
Until next time ... x
