Throughout the world, right now, people want to bring power back into their hands. And that’s nothing new. Throughout history taking decisions away from ‘the man’ has been a priority of those who believe in all things free, transparent and liberated. Sometimes however, it may seem that these struggles are confined to the weighty and [...]

I always look forward to the end of films. Not because I don’t like films, but because I do. Because I love everything about them. And whether the film is good or bad, something that can always be relied upon to amuse and amaze are the names in the credits. Especially if they’re predominantly Americans. [...]

If I wrote TV dramas, there’s one thing I would very much like to do. I would like to get a job writing Midsomer Murders (for example), and create a scene with the following dialogue: PASSER-BY Excuse me? INSPECTOR BARNABY Yes PASSER-BY Did you used to live in Jersey? INSPECTOR BARNABY No, no I’m afraid [...]

The world as we know it has changed a lot over time. Today, it’s a marriage of technology, industry, history and nature and while it’s easy to focus on the positives that such a flourishing world offers, it’s sobering to remember what is being lost… Bear 71 is an interactive documentary about a Grizzly Bear [...]

I love look-a-likes. Largely because, in almost every case, they’re a bit crap. And I like things that are a bit crap. Well, unimportant things anyway. But never have I seen a look-a-like quite as poor as the winner of the Kilkenny based competition to find a George Clooney look-a-like. Before you click through to [...]

There’s a fantastic blog I don’t spend enough time reading. It’s called Letters of Note. The premise is simple: to uncover amazing written artefacts from throughout history that bring to life hidden corners of the world. A particular favourite of mine is a letter sent early in his career by David Bowie to a fan. [...]