Monthly Archives: May 2012

don’t hate the player, hate the game

Posted on May 18, 2012 by lifeofpia

the Ides of March Political based one-man against the world drama type scenario with some very good looking people (RyGo) and some very good actors. The alternative analysis is that it is an intelligent take on the accurate reflection of US campaign … Continue reading →

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My mummy says I’m a miracle

Posted on May 17, 2012 by lifeofpia

Matilda, currently running at the Cambridge Theatre, is a complete visual delight. They’ve taken the much-loved Roald Dahl classic and pimped it, courtesy of some very fine mini actors and a score by ever popular Tim Minchin. Sadly, I don’t … Continue reading →

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all that v-jazz

Posted on May 13, 2012 by lifeofpia

What with the TOWIE girls and their genital beautification, this nonsense Bella character with her hair flicking and pouting over vampires, the spoilt brats on Made in Chelsea … and now Sex, Lies and Rinsing Guys (just seen advertised on C4), there … Continue reading →

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Fear and (self)loathing of stars

Posted on May 5, 2012 by lifeofpia

It is a source of constant embarrassment and consternation that I get star struck… And in the last couple of weeks I have been up close and impersonal with two megastars of the small screen – Zach Braff and Josh Radnor.  … Continue reading →

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most attractive at midnight

Posted on May 5, 2012 by lifeofpia

It appears that my post about Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil is getting the most interest, so I thought to add a bit more for anyone who is curious about either the book or the film, starring my … Continue reading →

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