From Monty Python's Life of Brian the original "What have the Romans" piece. Life of Brian has some fantastic scenes - of course the entire film has aged well, but some of its scenes are great standalone comic pieces. Being Monty Python there's also something more than just a joke. I suspect that's part of the appeal and why they've aged so well. Masterful. … [Read more...] about Monty Python’s “What Have the Romans”
Meatloaf’s Bat Out of Hell
Meatloaf has passed away at the age of 74. So of course I'm listening to some of his greatest hits. This one in particular: Meatloaf's career spanned 60 years and his music will live on. The Bat Out of Hell album is one of the biggest selling records of all time. … [Read more...] about Meatloaf’s Bat Out of Hell
What Has the BBC Ever Given us?
If you're a Monty Python fan you'll remember the famous scene in "Life of Brian" where someone "what have the Romans ever done for us?". A few years later John Cleese is back asking the same question in this old advert for the BBC and the UK TV license. If you're of a certain age you'll probably recognise at least some of the other celebrities who make brief appearances in … [Read more...] about What Has the BBC Ever Given us?
Mitivaï Serra Sings With Eric Serra
Luc Besson's film "Anna" features a soundtrack by Eric Serra. Hardly a revelation as so many of Besson's films have had Serra's music to accompany them. However what made this one a little different is that one of the tracks "I am Criminal" is sung by Serra's daughter Mitivaï Serra. The music video of a father and daughter working together to make music makes a nice … [Read more...] about Mitivaï Serra Sings With Eric Serra
This is NOT Okay
This video from Manchester is being shared on various social media platforms today. It's not very long, but it's very powerful. Watch it. (If you want to read about the Manchester campaign there's some coverage here and here) … [Read more...] about This is NOT Okay