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Quacks and Cures – Wellcome Collection

londonbill — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 07:04:33 +0000

At 183 Euston Rd, London, UK this was a very interesting exhibition. We learnt that in 1600 the doctors did not have many cures because they did not even know about bacteria and viruses. So instead they offered quack cures and spa treatments. Many of the visitors still believe strongly in quack cures and home remedies. Felt sorry for the poor darlings. Remember that leprosy was cured with one pill – when they found out about bacteria and how to kill them. One lady told me about a man who lives without any food or water – its true she exclaimed angrily.

Film Review: Up in the Air

londonbill — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 21:35:41 +0000

A film about a handsome 55 year old man (George Clooney) sacking ugly 55 year old men. He gets the girl too, of course.

With: Jason Reitman, George Clooney, Vera Farmiga, Anna Kendrick, Jason Bateman, Amy Morton, Melanie Lynskey, JK Simmons, Sam Elliott, Danny McBride, Zach Galifianakis, Chris Lowell, Steve Eastin, Marvin Young, Lucas MacFadden, Adrienne Lamping

Film Review: Did You Hear About The Morgans?

londonbill — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 16:50:16 +0000

A comedy about a couple whose marriage is on the rocks become witnesses to a murder and have to live in a witness protection area – together. Fun film, good night out.

With: Hugh Grant, Sarah Jessica Parker, Sam Elliot, Mary Steenburgen, Marc Lawrence

Film Review: St. Trinian’s 2: The Legend of Fritton’s Gold

londonbill — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 12:05:12 +0000

The St Trinians schoolgirls on treasure hunt for Fritton’s Gold. Not bad, had a laff.

with: Rupert Everett, Colin Firth, David Tennant, Sarah Harding, Oliver Parker, Barnaby Thompson

Film Review: Nine

londonbill — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 11:53:19 +0000

A social movie concerning a film director and his relationships with all the women in his life. Sophia Loren is his mother! Made by the Chicago team.

With: Daniel Day-Lewis, Penélope Cruz, Marion Cotillard, Nicole Kidman, Rob Marshall, kate day, sophia loren

Film Review: Sherlock Holmes

londonbill — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 09:20:00 +0000

This is a box office biggy. Ladies favourite Robert Downey as Sherlock. Sherlock Holmes is a household name in the States. Great film.
With Guy Ritchie, Joel Silver, Lionel Wigram, Susan Downey and Dan Lin, Michael Robert Johnson, Anthony Peckham, Simon Kinberg,Lionel Wigram, Robert Downey, Jr., Jude Law.

Film Review: Saw VI

londonbill — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 21:26:37 +0000

A violent horror film set in a sort of Unreal Tournament atmosphere. Lots of screaming and surrealistic camera angles. OK, fine, some like this type of thing.

involving: Tobin Bell, Costas Mandylor, Shawnee Smith, Betsy Russell

Film Review: Couples Retreat

londonbill — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 21:06:17 +0000

A social comedy about 2 couples that are compulsorily made to examine their inner tensions on a holiday. I laughed and enjoyed it.

Involves: Vince Vaughn, Kristen Bell, Malin Akerman, Jason Bateman, peter bingsley

Review: Mobile Monday London on 12 Oct 2009

londonbill — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 13:28:13 +0000

Daniel Appelquist (@torgo) welcomed us. A brief audio of Daniel here: http://boo.fm/b69638
Then the Skyhook representative (Kate Imback @Kate8) explained Skyhook’s major role in location applications. She encouraged us to develop apps and to use Skyhook’s freely available SDK.

The panel took questions from an open mic on location applications. Brief audio of panel: http://boo.fm/b69642.
Everyone enthusiastic and not a spare seat to be had!

Centre Point venue fantastic for the many guests to network.

Film Review: Surrogates

londonbill — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 09:22:01 +0000

A Sci Fi with Bruce Willis about robots acting as surrogate people whilst the real people sit at home. A good night out and a plausible sci fi concept I thought. Enjoyed it.

People: Jonathan Mostow, Bruce Willis, RADHA MITCHELL, ROSAMUND PIKE, BORIS KODJOE, Philip K Dick