Moses: The Lord, the Lord Jehovah has given unto you these fifteen…[drops one of the tablets]Moses: Oy! Ten! Ten commandments for all to obey! History of the World, Part 1 is the third Mel Brooks film to appear here at…
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My Girl (1991) – Howard Zieff (Friday’s Finest Special Edition selection)
I hadn’t seen My Girl for decades, but when it popped on Netflix I knew I had to see it with my kids. So, last Saturday night after a sumptuous lunch at Crepes and Waffles on 140 street here in…
Carlito’s Way (1993) – Brian D Palma (Friday’s Finest)
Warning: The following contains offensive language. Benny Blanco: I don’t know, but there may be some mis-fuckin’-understanding, I don’t know man, but maybe you don’t remember me, my name is Benny Blanco… Carlito: Maybe I don’t give a shit. Maybe…
7/03/22 – 13/03/22 Maajid Nawaz (Chinese-Rule), 14 Peaks (Nimsdai Purja) & Jimmy Carr.
Welcome to Monday’s News on the March – The week that was in my digital world. #1780 – Maajid Nawaz (The Joe Rogan Experience) 19 FebVideo podcast at The Joe Rogan Experience Maajid Nawaz is a former Islamist turned counter-extremism…
Tagged with: comedy, Jimmy Carr, Joe Rogan, Jordan Peterson, Maajid Nawaz, Mountaineering, Nims Purja
Posted in Movies and TV, News, politics, Sport and Adventure
Posted in Movies and TV, News, politics, Sport and Adventure
El Olvido Que Seremos (Colombia 2020) – Fernando Trueba (Friday’s Finest)
El Olvido Que Seremos is translated in English as Forgotten We’ll Be, but was released in English-speaking countries as Memories of my Father. It was the 2020 Colombian entry to the Academy Awards, but wasn’t nominated. It’s disappointing that this…
Tagged with: Colombia, El Olvido Que Seremos, Fernando Trueba, Memories of my Father
Posted in Movies and TV
Posted in Movies and TV
Bobby Fischer Against The World (2011) – Liz Garbus (Friday’s Finest)
Here at Friday’s Finest I usually present movies, but today I would like to delve into one of, if not my favourite documentary – Bobby Fischer Against The World. I revisit it regularly, like I did just the other night…
Tagged with: Bobby Fischer against the world, Chess, Liz Garbus
Posted in Movies and TV, Sport and Adventure
Posted in Movies and TV, Sport and Adventure
This is Spinal Tap (1984) – Rob Reiner (Friday’s Finest)
This is Spinal Tap was Rob Reiner’s directorial debut and he hit a home-run with this mockumentary. Rob Reiner went on to direct The Princess Bride, A Few Good Men, and Misery amongst others. Not a bad movie resume that!…
The Autopsy of Jane Doe (2016) – Andre Ovredal (Friday’s Finest)
Friday’s finest continues down the horror- supernatural trail after last week’s Young Frankensteen and before that Hereditary. This week’s movie The Autopsy of Jane Doe is about father-and-son coroners who experience supernatural phenomena while examining a body. The movie went…
27/12/21 – 2/01/22 Survival Shelter, 2021 Movie List & Advice for Young People
Welcome to Monday’s News on the March – The week that was in my digital world. Building complete and warm survival shelter – Bushcraft earth hut, grass roof and fireplace with clayVideo at Cyprien Outdoor Adventures It was a nice…
Tagged with: 2021 movies, elon musk, Lex Fridmen, reely bernie, survival shelter
Posted in Movies and TV, News, Reflections, Sport and Adventure
Posted in Movies and TV, News, Reflections, Sport and Adventure
Young Frankenstein (1974) – Mel Brooks (Friday’s Finest)
I can’t believe this comedy classic was made the year I was born. This is my favourite from Mel Brooks and he even said in this documentary it was his best picture. It is the second feature from Mel to…
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