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About me
Born in Essex (UK), grew-up and educated in Ireland (Cork & Wexford mostly) before returning to England again. Lived in Essex for 21 years, before moving south of the Thames to Kent. Still have a fondness for Irish culture and food. I love to learn and I tend to read a lot of magazines, when I'm not trawling the net. I am not the traditional 'Essex Man', although I do say 'cheers' instead of 'thank you' and everyone is a 'mate'. I'm trying to change, as it would just not be the Kentish thing to do!My early career was spent helping my folks and working as an editorial cartoonist, I later became a Trainee, then qualified, Graphic Designer for an advertising agency, but only found my true calling when I started working for a local charity. I have worked in the Non-Profit sector for over eighteen years. I then joined a recycling company, which helps NGOs reduce their carbon footprint and raises funds through recycling. I am currently self-employed providing gardening and property maintenance services.
What am I like as a person? Best ask my wife, friends and family, all I can tell you is that I love art, but only for pleasure. I've run a marathon, but I'm not sporty. I've trekked, but I'm not the outdoors type. I like to learn new skills and keep my mind active. I am a dog person, but I attract all the local cats. I'll try anything once, apart from drugs, and I love food. I've learnt a little T'ai Chi and have mastered the art of baking white chocolate and banana muffins to perfection. Of late I've also gotten into geocaching. I want to make the most of every day and be as productive as possible.
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โ โ(2-3) - poor
โ (1-2) - very poor!
โ(0-1) - Dire!
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About my collections
I cannot stand movies that are made to formula, are created to appeal to the dumbest in the audience, the ones where you have to leave your brain at the door to appreciate it, and I especially hate racist movies (all black with token white or all white with token black).I love to read nonfiction, anything with 'How to' or 'Guide' in the title. I don't often read fiction, but do have a couple of books somewhere.
With regards music, there are too many artists to mention, I enjoy all forms of music. Best guide was my car stereo which had Radio 1 (pop), Kiss FM (Dance), XFM (Rock), VIBE FM (Dance), BBC 4 (News/Comedy), Essex FM (Local Radio) all set up. I now channel-hop between them all to avoid the waffle, pop tunes aimed at the under 5's and adverts. I do like dance music and rock the most. I liked Muse since the start and I'll even publicly admit to liking Men at Work - their 'Overkill' album being a classic. I've been to a few music events including Creamfields and V Festivals, but haven't done Glasto, yet. The morning drive to work was often spent listening to the Comedy hour on BBC Radio 7. I like movies that surprise me, make me laugh or move me emotionally.
I've played Console/Computer Games since they were first invented, starting off with the original Pong, then moving onto Atari consoles, when they first came out. I spent the channel crossing on the ferry to and from Ireland playing 'Battlefront' (the original, arcade machine). Now I have to visit Southend-on-Sea in Essex to keep up with the latest arcade machines and games. I still have a PS2 console gathering dust and haven't made the jump to a Wii/PS3/XBOX360 as my two sons get all my free-time/energy.
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Luck of the Irish
(24 items)Movie list by Nonfictionguy Published 15 years, 10 months ago
1 comment
63 votes
All Counties of England
(44 items)Movie list by Nonfictionguy Published 15 years, 7 months ago
11 comments
8 votes
Import Export
(20 items)Tv list by Nonfictionguy Published 13 years, 4 months ago
5 comments
24 votes
Space Race
(9 items)Movie list by Nonfictionguy Published 13 years, 9 months ago
3 comments
46 votes
Surprising Killers
(15 items)Movie list by Nonfictionguy Published 15 years, 8 months ago
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Recent reviews
The Force Awakens review
Posted : 8 years, 10 months ago on 26 December 2015 08:52 (A review of The Force Awakens)As a movie in its own right, it is not good at all. Perhaps it is just me, perhaps this is modern movie making for a Vine generation, where characters don't have time to be fully developed and motivations do not need to make sense, as attention spans simply aren't long enough. But for a mature viewer, such as myself, the film had three major faults. Firstly it is as if someone had asked all Star Wars fans 'What is your favourite clip' and that is what you are now watching, a well linked clip show of all your favourite bits. You liked the rebel leader putting data into a droid before being captured? Done. Liked when the droids argued about which way to go? Done, but we'll make one human so it's not too similar. Who is your favourite character? Boba Fett?! Right, we'll cram in a cool looking character, with very little dialogue, short screen time and give them a similar ending. You liked how the Jawas captured the Droids? We'll have a droid captured for you. And so it continues thought-out the entire movie. It even goes as far as backgrounds, there is sand [A New Hope], snow [Empire Strikes Back], space station [Star Wars/Return of the Jedi] and forest [Return of the Jedi], just like the best locations in all the first three Star Wars movies. Then there is poor character development, take the story of Finn, one of the lead characters. He is a stormtrooper who doesn't want to kill, and the death of his fellow Stormtrooper moves him to get as far away from the fighting as possible, so how does he escape? By killing all those those fellow Stormtroopers he grew-up with, trained with and probably knew very well. The ending of the movie is also equally disappointing, simply a Sir David Attenborough film about wild birds on Skellig Michael, in Ireland. I think they turned the voice-levels off so that all speech is inaudible, but you can still imagine Sir David's voice whispering about the nesting habits of the birds here. And that is how it ends, setting up a long series of Star Wars movies to come.
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BioLite CampStove review
Posted : 11 years ago on 13 November 2013 11:11 (A review of BioLite CampStove)0 comments, Reply to this entry
Cassette Tape review
Posted : 11 years ago on 13 November 2013 10:54 (A review of Cassette Tape)0 comments, Reply to this entry
Repo Men review
Posted : 12 years, 5 months ago on 17 June 2012 09:21 (A review of Repo Men)0 comments, Reply to this entry
Going nowhere
Posted : 13 years, 10 months ago on 17 January 2011 07:36 (A review of Come Fly with Me)0 comments, Reply to this entry
The Holy Bible: King James Version review
Posted : 14 years ago on 3 November 2010 07:18 (A review of The Holy Bible: King James Version)4 comments, Reply to this entry
Labyrinth review
Posted : 14 years, 1 month ago on 3 October 2010 09:24 (A review of Labyrinth)The game is very simple, you have to guide a metal ball through a maze with plenty of holes dotted around for you to carefully avoid. This electronic version times you, so youโre trying not just trying to get to the final hole, but also beat the clock. Thereโs no time penalty for falling in the hole besides the time that youโve wasted getting that far and not making it to the end.
The control is perfect and natural, it feels like a real ball in your phone which you are tilting back and forth.
Unfortunately, the version I had was the free Beta version, as always there is also a paid version with many more levels, but as with most childhood toys, whilst I enjoyed the blast from the past, I won't be spending my hard earned cash on this title.
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Hungry Shark review
Posted : 14 years, 1 month ago on 3 October 2010 09:15 (A review of Hungry Shark)0 comments, Reply to this entry
Bring out Big Bird
Posted : 14 years, 1 month ago on 23 September 2010 10:43 (A review of Angry Birds)0 comments, Reply to this entry
Pacman review
Posted : 14 years, 1 month ago on 23 September 2010 10:33 (A review of Pacman)0 comments, Reply to this entry
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"You can see these films in the Cinema, you just have to time your visit to London very well, and often! Check out http://www.princecharlescinema.com/ Honestly check out their line up for the next th"
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"Please add Tucker & Dale vs Evil. The chainsaw/bee attack scene is classic! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCH4XC10Qak"
"Have seen 25 out of list, but can only recommend five... 1. Metropolis (Watch the full version) 2. They Live 3. Le Femme Nikita 4. The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (quick & easy) 5. Harvey (as a pick me up"
"Great choices, Spaceballs ah that reminds me, must go change my Sony.com password, its 1 2 3 4."
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OK, well that is about as much FAQ fun I can stand for one day. Hope your week is off to a good start. Cheers :)
Hum... well my rough draft looks a little ugly and I'll have to find some spiffy images or something. Still, here is the text. Feel free to make suggestions... what to add or remove... to shut up and leave you alone... all valid suggestions ;)
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Until then I'll keep the Unofficial FAQ - The Index link pointed to the thread in the forum. I'm pretty lazy about working on the FAQ so I keep it semi-public
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I would like to use what you said and use you as an example as part of working on a FAQ. I think it is a nice way to start.
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