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QotD: Search Me

How well does your name Google? Who are you up against? (Celebrities, etc.)
Submitted by Matt Blank.

If you search for my name in Google Images, I come up first and second. Does that make me officially famous, or do I just have an unusual name?

Movie: Piccadilly Jim (2004)

Being a bit of a P.G. Wodehouse fan, I sat down to watch this with some trepidation. I didn't think Hollywood would be able to do Wodehouse justice. But it wasn't too bad at all.

The plot, which is pretty complicated by the standard of most films today, survives more-or-less intact. The 1930s setting is highly stylised, and while very nice to look at, doesn't always work as it should.

Sam Rockwell is excellent in the lead role and pulls off some very sharp dialogue. I can't help seeing him as Zaphod Beeblebrox now, though.

My only complaint is that some of the dialogue and situations have been "modernised" a bit too much. I'd like to think that "Plum" didn't even know the word "crap" let alone wrote it down.

All told, though, a good effort to bring the work of the 20th Century's greatest humourist to the screen.

7/10

QotD: My Daily Dose

What websites do you visit every day?
Submitted by Chez Michelle.

I'm a bit of a news addict, so I always have a look at BBC News. Also, being an IT person, I always check out The Register, although more for the entertainment value than hard news!

I like to see what Dilbert has been up to, and read a couple of comedian's blogs: Richard Herring and Emma Kennedy.

Wii-diculous - Playing...

Wii-diculous - Playing the Wii in a Movie Theater

I quite fancied a Wii anyway, but now I really want one. Oh yes, and a cinema to go with it.

Ben the Beaver Scout

Ben was invested into Beavers today. He's very excited and has badges to put on his uniform.

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My first picture post.

Back yard in february.

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My first entry!