Heartsick watching the events in London — and seeing them spread across the country. I hope things are better today. I cannot remain transfixed by the news on Twitter, as I must try to get some work done. So here’s a mood lightener, the classic comedy The School for Scoundrels (1960) with Terry-Thomas playing his best cad…
Category: British comedy
Comedy Classics: The Running, Jumping & Standing Still Film
Hectic day ahead, much to do so I leave you some entertainment by way of one of Richard Lester’s early films featuring the Goons Spike Milligan and Peter Sellers as well as other luminaries. If you don’t know it, you should. If you do know it, isn’t it great to see it again?
Much Ado about Ghosts
First things, first: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE QUEEN OF EVERYTHING!! My latest column exploits my theatre madness by making it work (as if seeing a good play were really work, but shhh! mustn’t let people know how much fun we’re having, right?). I ran off to the theatre after a good chat with pal Gordon…
Waiting for the End of the World
Feel free to sing along as we perish — or not. On the plus side, it would save a lot of paperwork; on the other hand, I know I have a lot of things to do yet.
The Little Video of Calm
In the midst of the mad swirl of our lives, we all need a little moment of calm. Lacking The Little Book of Calm, I try to conjure up soothing images of relaxing situations. Because I love mudlarking along the Thames, I took this video to remind me of those moments of calm. Of course…
Tuesday’s Overlooked Film: The Punch and Judy Man (+news)
So, I guess I should mention that I will have a piece in an upcoming gallery show: yes, me. I know, I know: not my usual sort of announcement, but there it is. The show is “Text as Art” and it will open on February 28th at the Arts Center of the Capital Region. Doubtless…
Friday’s Forgotten Books: Three Men in a Boat
This might be an odd choice for “forgotten”: after all it’s a classic, at least as acknowledged by humorists. But I find that the “in print” edition listed on Amazon (that gauge of what’s available) is actually a CreateSpace edition, though there’s a Tor edition from 2001. I am pleased to see that the version…
Tuesday’s Overlooked Film: The Knack…and How to Get It
Before I get to the main event, some links to share: I am the Tuesday Talking Teaser over at JoJo’s Book Corner, answering questions and reading from Pelzmantel, and Kit Marlowe is the featured blogger today over at the Noble Romance authors’ blog, writing about her inspiration, P. G. Wodehouse. See all of Tuesday’s Overlooked…
Friday’s Forgotten Films: What a Carve Up!
Bending the rules a bit (do you expect any less from me?), I offer not a neglected tome but an overlooked bit of celluloid. In my defence, I just learned about it last night — thanks to the lovely Caroline Gold — and watched it right then thanks to YouTube. The film was not only…
BitchBuzz: World Domination (and bonus fez)
For my latest column, I channel EL Wisty: A Simple Guide to World Domination By K.A. Laity Some people use the holidays to give gifts, bond with families and eat too much. These people will never control the globe. Lots of people have a good string of days off this time of year when they…