Basking in the majesty of Lawrence of Arabia (1962)

Basking in the majesty of Lawrence of Arabia (1962)

Posted inFilms
Let's talk about David Lean's landmark epic Lawrence Of Arabia. By now, the film's reputation is well established. Considered by many to be one of the greatest films of all time (it certainly ranks high on my personal list), in 1962 Lawrence Of Arabia garnered seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture. Peter O'Toole's tortured performance is the stuff of legend, and its on-screen vistas have inspired filmmakers from Stephen Spielberg to Martin Scorsese to Peter Jackson. Even people who have never seen it at least know of its lofty reputation. But some classic films of yesteryear have a way of…
Make The Most of Small Gardens: Tiny Yard, Big Impact

Make The Most of Small Gardens: Tiny Yard, Big Impact

Posted inContributed Posts, Gardening
Contributed Post Image You don’t need a massive outdoor space to create an attractive and functional garden. There are lots of simple techniques that will transform the smallest of yards and create the illusion of a larger area. And the winter months are a great time to work on this, to ensure you’re ready for spring. Start With Function When planning your garden, begin with function. What do you intend to use it for? Will it be somewhere to relax at the end of a busy day or on weekends? Are you looking for a manageable yard, with the minimum…
The Most Practical Additions To Make To Your Garden

The Most Practical Additions To Make To Your Garden

Posted inContributed Posts, Gardening
Contributed Post Image from: Pixabay When it comes to improving a home, the garden can sometimes get overlooked. However, upgrading your outdoor space is the best thing you can do. There are many additions you can make to your garden to get more out of it. What’s more, a lovely garden will bolster your property value massively. But with all kinds of things you can do with your garden, it can be hard to know what the best additions are. There are many additions to spruce up the look of your garden, but the best improvements are practical ones. Here…
Breaking Down Breaking Bad

How do I make a second edition of Breaking Down Breaking Bad worthwhile?

Posted inTelevision, Works by Eric, Writing
Back in late 2013, I decided to try an experiment: I decided I'd self-publish a book of television commentary on a show I was obsessed with at the time, Breaking Bad. The result was Breaking Down Breaking Bad. The idea was a culmination of several things coming together at once. I'd had over a decade in journalism and knew I could meet a deadline, and with the show coming to an end it looked like a great time to hit the world with something. I'd also been Editor in Chief for a website devoted to movie and TV criticism for…
5 Songs for your Lousy Christmas Weekend

5 Songs for your Lousy Christmas Weekend

Posted inMusic, Videos
Last year, I posted about the Top 5 Christmas Songs of All Time, and it's a perfect list. There is no arguing with it. This year, I'm not going to do that. Instead, I'm just going to give you 5 cool Christmas songs to check out, especially if you aren't one of those awful people who like to listen to Christmas music all the time (and if you are, what is wrong with you and can you have it removed?). So here. Do this one thing: Listen, and have a nice day thing event: 5) Run DMC - Christmas in Hollis Combination gimmick…