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I've thought about this. I think I'm going to go for a (less committed) version of my only resolution from 2010. Which was to push myself out of my comfort zone all year.
Each month I promised myself I'd do something new that I hadn't done before. I can't list everything, but some of the things I ended up doing were: giving blood, learning to dance, getting married...
So goodness knows how 2011 will work out! Go on, give it a go! -
I can't remember if I ever played Tekken. Mortal Kombat I do remember. And the fuss about it when it came out 'Ohh, its sooo violent'.
Despite all those violent video games, violent horror films I've seen, and violent people I've know, I'm still a pacifist, and wouldn't raise my fist to anyone unless as a last resort, and I'm under attack.
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asked by Briony220891
I can rant about most things for an hour, its the sidetracking bit that I'd have issues with.
I can whine about my perceived inequalities in my job, the injustices of academic funding, artwank, bullies, the disproportionate amount of time sport takes up in television 'NEWS' bulletins (sport isn't news!), or quite simply just rant for an hour about old television, films or music.
So much choice. Too hard. -
An interesting proposition. Are you asking?
Well, I'm not gay, so I can't really say. I think there'd be a bit of give and take. But then, you're my little bitch, so yeah, you'd take it. -
Niall, for it can be only you, you are indeed my hetero life partner. We met at that all important age and bonded through the Hogwarts-like environment of a crap public school, and can go through life not seeing each other for a year and pick up the conversation where we left off.
Neither of us is homosexual (this is where the hetero bit comes in), although nobody at school ever understood that, but love each other we do. I'd do anything for you, I'd trust you with my life, and I know we'll be friends forever.
Its like being a couple without the sex. -
My all time favourite book is literally the big old Sherlock Holmes: The Complete Illustrated Short Stories book I had from when I was a kid. Published by Chancellor Press, I lugged that book around everywhere with me, and read it every night before bed. I've re-read most of the stories several times since, and have multiple editions but that particular volume will always be my favourite.
I loved the Strand magazine illustrations by Sidney Paget, and the volume was a great accompaniment to the Granada Sherlock Holmes tv series which was then on its first run on ITV every Sunday night.
Happy days.
Happy memories.
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She's definitely not 10. I've know her for around 14 years. So you do the math.
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No.
I don't really want to deal with anyone's crazy. I'm persona non grata in many places right now, and I'm tired of everyone else involving themselves in my life.
I'll be modifying my formspring this week, FYI folks. -
Sometimes good, sometimes difficult.
My regrets are related to a time long before I got married though. Stuff I thought had been dealt with. Turns out it hasn't necessarily.
I'm trying to make the changes I need to, and devote my all to my marriage. I believe its worth the effort. -
Yes. Not something I'm proud of, but I have done. I don't want to discuss my private life in public on someone else's terms.
I've hurt people, and been hurt through the actions though. Regardless of the reasons, I can't recommend it. I've learned from the experiences. I hope that I'm a stronger person now and won't do it again. But as has been pointed out, I have form, so how do I know?
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This is a bit too much like an undergraduate essay question. Not inclined to answer right now... do your own homework!
But 'national cinema' is very complex, especially with the realities of filmmaking these days being a collaborative international thing. You can stretch the rules to suit your own agenda. Just make sure there's British talent, money, and/or locations involved at least. -
Some do. Some don't.
Ones I like: Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Dracula (1958), Twelve Monkeys.
Ones I don't: The Wicker Man, Halloween, The Pink Panther, Casino Royale
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Quite tempted to say - don't bother with university. Learn a trade and get a job.
Also: Get a mortgage... and sell in five years time; just elope and marry the girl; stop waiting on the contract for the book and just start writing; leave home now... and get out of Belfast/N.Ireland asap if you can...
Of course, me being me, I probably wouldn't listen to myself. I'd be too freaked out by how grey and chubby I looked, and wondering where I got such a nice jacket. -
You can't have been looking at the Hammer site lately. Wake Wood is due for release in 2011
See:
http://www.hammerfilms.com/productions/film/filmid/10/wake-wood
In all honesty I'm looking forward to this more than Let Me In. Basically, because its an original script, shot on a very low budget, and here in Ireland (the first Irish-shot Hammer film since The Viking Queen in 1966).
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I'm looking forward to seeing a brand new Hammer film on the big screen for the first time, yes.
I enjoyed the Swedish film Let The Right One In, but I much preferred the source novel. I don't expect this to be a comprehensive adaptation of the novel, but it should be an interesting piece.
Right now the future for Hammer is still unknown. Will Let Me In be a classic? Or will it take 20 years of more to be viewed like that.
Significantly, its the first film produced by the Hammer name in decades, and it bodes well for the future that Hammer are actually back in production. -
The so-called Hammer noirs (largely made with Lippert in the 1950s) come in for a rough time from many. They aren't full-blown noir films, but are effective little thrillers, an extension of the radio thrillers that Hammer had been adapting since the 1940s.
Most are enjoyable, there are some genuinely great moments and performances and one or two classics in there. From the thriller school, I love Man In Black, Last Page, Hell Is A City and Taste of Fear.
One of the first Hammer films I bought on 16mm was 'Scotland Yard Inspector' - the US print of 'Lady In The Fog'.
The black and white photography is always striking, and much of the Hammer formula is on display. The rep. cast and crew (back when Sid James was more than a comic turn), reuse of familiar locations, the import of an American 'star' to help boost audiences. What isn't to love?
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I'd rather have relish than either, or HP. Only really discovered a liking for BBQ sauce of late - is very yummy with chips.
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asked by iamnakedclaire
I always knew coming onto formspring of the risks associated with the anonymity. I had hoped it would be a forum where people might engage me about my work, but instead its become something else, and at the moment I'm struggling a little to enjoy the whole experience.
I was able to discern who some of the individuals are that have posted abusive questions, and others I only suspect. Timing, wording, and so on have a huge part to play in that.
Yes, it is bullying. Especially when its continued over weeks, months etc. But the anonymity is also a shield to hide behind. These are individuals who refuse to engage with me personally, are asking things they really should be asking me directly. I've taken more abuse than this over the years, so I'm not afraid if someone doesn't like me or wants to pick me apart.
That said, I think the fear really is that I might return some comments. Using the written word, and with only limited facilities for feedback, the chance for the questioner to be critiqued themselves is rather restricted. Whilst I wouldn't want to engage in a spat - either publicly or privately - there is something wrong about those who will repeatedly subject an individual to absuse without revealling their identity.
Most of the individuals though, are people I have known personally and who have felt let down by me. Unintentionally I seem to have offended quite a few people, and they're rather more hung up on things than me. Presumably because I haven't said things they want to hear, or have disagreed with their point of view, they now feel their recourse is this. Which is sad. But each to their own. -
I cried several times over the last fortnight. Not against crying at all. I'm quite in touch with my emotional side. I remember vividly, crying at the original King Kong when I first saw it.
I've got life upheavals at the moment, so I've cried when touched by the kindness of friends and family, at the regrets and sorrow about the past, out of sheer exhaustion, and at a sentimental moment in a film.
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Well, if we're honest about it I haven't really shared that much information. Just little teasers. Ultimately I keep most of my life private, and that of the lives of the people around me. I also amalgamate experiences on occasion for the sake of a better narrative. Is one of the reasons I tend not to name individuals - the stories don't always relate directly to one person.
If you're someone who has been personally aggrieved, then you should talk to me directly.
I don't seek to embarras or offend, but these things are always possible.
But like everyone, you're entitled to your opinion. I've been called far worse things than that over the years, both privately and publicly. If you know me, there's a good chance you've said as much before.
If it bothers you so much, stop reading. Go and rant at the Daily Mail editors, or join a fan forum and bitch about other fans, rather than harrass me. Thanks.
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Writer, thinker, artist, filmmaker, occasional talking head, photographer, pseudo-academic,renaissance man, professional nostalgist, slightly foppish fellow.
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