A few quick thoughts on tonight’s X-Factor auditions, the first of the series and the first in the new ‘live’ audition format: Use of backing music – I dislike this. I can only figure that it’s there so that the ‘bad’ auditionees cannot hear some of the giggling and snide comments coming from the audience(?) […]
X-Factor Audition Process 2009
For my main posts on X-Factor 2009, please click HERE. ******************************************************************* I’ve just come across this somewhat scathing article on the X-Factor audition process for 2009 and thought that I’d share. I think that this is what we’ve all known for years, but even still, it does turn me off this new format quite a […]
Howl’s Moving Castle [2004]
After watching Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away, Howl’s Moving Castle seemed to be the next logical Studio Ghibli film to watch. I have to say that I rather liked this film – it certainly was different to what I was expecting, but in a good way. I would go so far as to say that […]
“Summer Storm” (Sommersturm) [2004]
Yesterday, I sat down to watch Summer Storm (‘Sommersturm’ in Germany where it was made), and I found it to be a marvelous little movie. Another of the ‘gay’ movies, this film focuses on a group of Germanic folk who are part of a rowing regatta and ultimately turns into a coming out story for […]
iPod Shuffle 3rd Generation (Apple)
I have to say right off the bat, I am very impressed with this! This is my first Apple product… I am usually hesitant to buy blindly into brands (it’s all about the product for me), especially brands that are popular en masse, and so when I was asked what I wanted for my birthday […]
Gari Wellingham 