Our flat has been host to a few parties over its time- but never a film premiere. On Saturday night that changed. One of my oldest friends has just finished the final sound mix on his debut feature- a project he wrote, directed, edited and produced himself. Champagne was needed, most definitely. It also called […]
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Sometimes when I’m on my own I eat cherry tomatoes with a sprinkle of salt and a glass of pink wine for dinner. Sometimes I’m sensible, follow my own advice and turn to one of my ‘cooking for one’s recipes – most often the sea bass with green beans and burnt butter and almonds or […]
Good things come from a little bit of effort. It’s a lesson easily learned. Slack off, cut corners and the result might be ok- passable even. But you won’t have that shining seam of satisfaction that runs from the tip of your head right down to your second toe. That feeling only comes from putting […]
The movie: The dish:Bone marrow and parmesan toasts. The reason: ‘Never ask for what oughta be offered’ warns our steely 17 year old heroine Ree Dolly. Though if your butcher doesn’t offer to cut the marrow bones for you, you best ask him nicely. Let’s leave the hacking away at limbs with saws to the […]
Micky Ward knows what it’s like to fight hard, dig deep and get hurt. This comeback tale of a welterweight boxer, crackhead brother, feisty girlfriend, ballsy mum and seven sisters is a fine balance of raw and rich. It may be an old wives tale, but those who’ve suffered a slug to the head have […]