Imagine a world in which men had been pushed to the point where they willingly put all of their money on the line in a fight to the death; the winner walking away with everything in the other's possession. Before starting the fight, you find a quiet area, making sure you're not followed, and dig … Continue reading Traders.
Christianity and Art (or vice versa).
"If you intend to write as truthfully as you can, your days as a member of polite society are numbered, anyway..." - Stephen King I'm not here to talk about religious paintings. Or maybe in a way, I kind of am. Let me preface this by highlighting that there are a lot of people who, given … Continue reading Christianity and Art (or vice versa).
February Roundup.
While January is typically one of the best months of the year for cinema in the UK, as that’s the time when most of the big Oscar nominees are finding their way to these shores, February can feel like a bit of an afterthought. A few Oscar contenders (such as Selma) continue to filter through … Continue reading February Roundup.
Clarke Carlisle and the other side of the beautiful game.
It seemed one of the curious, cruel ironies of life. One week removed from retired footballer Clarke Carlisle's 'coming out' about his failed suicide attempt in December (just three days before Christmas), the Premier League announced earlier this week it had negotiated a brand new TV rights deal with BT and Sky exceeding £5 billion. … Continue reading Clarke Carlisle and the other side of the beautiful game.
Gone but never forgotten: The Legacy of Robin Williams.
In the past few days we will all have heard the tragic news of Robin Williams’ death, in what has now been confirmed as a case of apparent suicide. This brought to an end the extraordinary life of an enigmatic comic genius; a life filled with laughter, tragedy, riches and poverty. For my generation, and … Continue reading Gone but never forgotten: The Legacy of Robin Williams.
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