Daily Archives: July 23, 2006

Stargate Atlantis and Hades Factor

Posted on July 23, 2006
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I’ve just watched two new series, both compelling viewing ! The first was the first episode of a new four part series called “Covert One: The Hades Factor” starring Stephen Dorff, Sophia Myles and Mira Sorvino. Based on the book Covert One, we follow various agents and doctors around the World trying to stop a deadly virus from spreading. I haven’t read the book and can’t compare the two but I have heard that fans of the book weren’t all that happy as the director didn’t remain true to the original story. We will see, I enjoyed the first episode.

The second was the new Stargate Atlantis season (series 3) called No Man’s Land. We catch up with what happened in the season two finale and delve deeper into the Wraith hive. I’ll add more tomorrow and add a spoiler tag/warning jsut in case someone hasn’t had chance to watch the episode just yet. The episode basically deals with the team desperately attempting to stop two Wraith hive ships from reaching Earth. Sheppard must rely on an old foe to rescue McKay and Ronon. More tomorrow !!!…

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Flight of The Phoenix

Posted on July 23, 2006
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Just finished watching Flight of the Phoenix with Dennis Quaid and Hugh Laurie (Blackadder & House). I know I’m two years late but decided as I had time to take a look at one of my dvd’s on the “to watch” pile – plus the fact that as it was due to be broadcast on Sky Movies tonight I wanted to watch it in DTS !!!Flight of the Phoenix It was disappointing to be honest, the film didn’t seem to go anywhere and none of the cast stood out which really surprised me.

I quite liked the music soundtrack despite there being too few songs ! I laughed at the scene when they changed from Whitney Houston to Hey Ya by Outkast – great track and a funny moment in a dull film. The ending was obvious as was the cavalry charge at the end ! Ok to rent if you don’t have anything else to watch but certainly not a keeper !…

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Arthur’s Ashes

Posted on July 23, 2006
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Now and then I stumble across a great book. However, seldom do I find a highly entertaining first effort from an author that I simply can’t put the book down. In Arthur’s Ashes, I found such a book – written by Australian Elliot McGarva. The book centers around an eccentric old man (Arthur) who is sick and tired of Australia winning the Ashes against England every time the teams meet. Arthur is certain that his crazy idea to put together a rare group of men (they are all at least 7 foot tall !) will regain the Ashes.

Not all of the players have played cricket before let alone international cricket and the book follows the training, romance and drama surrounding his efforts. One thing I was impressed by was that you don’t have to love cricket to enjoy the book. A number of friends have bought the book who do not watch cricket and they loved it – each asking when Elliot would be writing his next book !!!…

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Las Vegas – Pata Pata !!

Posted on July 23, 2006
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Vanessa Marcil, Sam of Las vegas FameI sat down to watch Las Vegas last night, the third episode (series 3) called Double Down, Triple Threat. Another great episode from NBC and the highlight for me was the music used in the nightclub shot. I’d never heard it before and set out to find out what it was and who sung it!

The music turns out to be a track called “Pata Pata” by South Africa singer Miriam Makeba who turns out to be one of the biggest singers to come out of South Africa!! it was great to see Woody and Jordan back at the Montecito, another cross over from Crossing Jordan (O’Connell and Hennessy). The programme also introduced me to the lovely Morann Peri (Marjhan Silani).

I’m looking forward to the next episode now. Anyone else have any comments on the music used in Las vegas?…

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Flintoff a major doubt for Ashes

Posted on July 23, 2006
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It will be very interesting to see what will happen now that Freddie is a huge doubt for the Ashes later this year in Australia. With the news earlier in July that England will be without captain Michael Vaughan, England look rather depleted. A lot will depend on the fitness of Hoggard (looks in good form at the moment), Harmison and anyone else England can find !

Dalrymple has been called up for the second Pakistan Test next week and does look a promising spinner what with Giles unlikely to play a part in November’s games.…

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Hello world!

Posted on July 23, 2006
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Not sure what to write here, first ever attempt to write a blog. I’m sure there will be more to come in the future so stick with me, I hope to have a few things to say!! For the time being, hello !…

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