Boards of Canada – ‘Reach for the Dead’. I love this video so much, I want to marry it…..

…..Yes, I love it that much! Just look at these stunning visuals! Delicious!

Ever since the video/track was released last week, I can’t stop watching. Yes, it works unbelievably well with the music, but its the visuals here that are captivating me most. It seems to evoke a strange & eerie sense of nostalgia……..but for a time & place I don’t think I’ve ever been. Continue reading

The Old Lie

Every year around this time I usually have to restrain myself from going on a huge rant about why I don’t wear a poppy. It’s a debate that usually doesn’t end well and I do think this is down to people not being willing to properly listen to any kind alternative view when it comes to ‘rememberence’, for most people its a black & white issue – and I usually just come across as disrespectful in some way.  Of course I’m all for rememberence. We shouldn’t be allowed to forget  these horrible events and what these men sacrificed. Continue reading

Take One Action!

Take One Action is a film festival that focuses on showcasing the best in global films that push for political, social & environmental change. The core message of the organisation lies in the belief in the power of film to encourage discussion & engagement with some the most pressing international issues today and from 21st Sept – 6th Oct the festival will be championing the notion that this engagement can empower people into taking all important ACTION. Continue reading