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Monthly Archives: December 2010
Somewhere
Sofia Coppola’s new film Somewhere is a beautiful example of restraint set within a world lacking restraint. Once again the writer-director chooses a setting that becomes almost another character, just as Tokyo did in Lost in Translation; Versailles in Marie Antoinette and now here the legendary hotel of … Continue reading
Aware: Art Fashion Identity
The third season of contemporary art at 6 Burlington Gardens examines how contemporary artists and designers use clothing as a mechanism to communicate and reveal elements of our identity. The exhibition contains work by more than 30 practitioners including Yoko Ono, Alexander … Continue reading
The King’s Speech Sweeps The British Independent Film Awards
Last night the British Film industry turned out in force for The Moet British Independent Film Awards. James Nesbitt presided over a glittering ceremony held at Old Billingsgate which saw The King’s Speech crowned Best Independent Film. In fact The King’s Speech picked up five … Continue reading
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Tagged Abdication, British Independent Film Awards, Colin Firth, David Siedler, Edward VIII, Geoffrey Rush, Helena Bonham Carter, Liam Neeson, Lionel Logue, Moet et Chandon, Oscars, Prince Albert, Queen Mother, Richard Harris Award, The Kings' Speech, Tom Hooper, Variety Award, Wallis Simpson
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King of Crackers
Yet another example of English inventive genius, the cracker was invented by a Clerkenwell baker named Tom Smith in 1847. After a visit to Paris in 1840 where he noticed the popularity of ‘bon-bons’ – wrapped, sugared almonds – he … Continue reading
