Posted in film on May 3rd, 2010 No Comments »
From the same writing team who hit the big time with Sexy Beast, we have a more theatrical, darker piece. At first glance, it strikes on as something like a RESEVOIR DOGS set in London, but actually the themes, infidelity, vulnerability and forgiveness are remarkably congruent with Sexy Beast. Once again, there’s an all star [...]
Posted in world on October 14th, 2009 No Comments »
Interesting look at a murder investigation recently carried out by the Hampshire constabulary. The film focuses on how the investigating team approached the problem of identifying a victim and catching a murderer.
Some googling provide further information. Strangely, thisishampshire identifies a Detective Sergeant Richard Rowledge as the man leading the investigation. In the documentary, the Senior [...]
Posted in world on August 6th, 2009 No Comments »
From ESPN:
According to reports, he [Vernon Forrest] was robbed at a gas station, where he had stopped to put air in his tires and allow his 11-year-old godson to use the bathroom. A man approached Forrest and demanded his Rolex and championship ring, and after the man took the items Forrest pulled out his .45 [...]
Posted in world on January 21st, 2009 No Comments »
Heard about this reading Daniel Zalewski’s piece on Roberto Bolano in the New Yorker.
Celebrity coke abuse fuels violence against women in Mexico | The Sun |News
So far this year, at least 12 women within the “favoured age” of 15-22 and with long hair have fallen victim to the cartel’s twisted gang rites.
In February, two boys [...]