Melancholy words

Current Song: Murray Gold - I Am The Doctor In Utah (DW Series 6 OST)


It's been a funny old week. I can never remember if this always happens, but as we start to march closer and closer to the big day, I've been feeling melancholy. Not sure why, not sure what's caused it, but I'm definitely feeling low. I'm hoping it passes before the weekend.

Finished the Christmas Shopping! My original plan at the beginning of November was to get it all done by the beginning of December, but as usual, "The Best Laid Plans of Mice and Men Aft Gang Agley". Life tends to get in the way far too often, and so it gets put on the back burner. Still, nothing like a spot of wrapping presents with a hot chocolate and a festive film on in the background to get you in the spirit.

On festive films, El and I saw Fred Claus at the weekend. I wasn't expecting much from it, but it turned out to be reasonably good - some very funny scenes in it, pretty good acting, an interesting (if someone clichéd plot) and Kevin Spacey. Kevin Spacey's always good.

Current Song: Murray Gold - The Impossible Astronaut (DW Series 6 OST)


El and I are also going to see Arthur Christmas tonight with Paul and Kristian, as well as grabbing some pizza beforehand. Should be good fun - I never get a chance to catch up with either of them as often as I'd like, our schedules don't often mesh. Looking forward to it ^_^

On the gaming front, I'm still playing Lost Odyssey. Just finished the first disc, but put it on hold for a couple of days while I play through Lost: Via Domus (thanks Lovefilm). First impressions are that you definitely have to be a fan of the series to enjoy it properly. The characters are there (if voiced by voice actors rather than the originals), and you play a side character you don't see in the series. It follows events pretty closely, but you can tell it was rushed for release to coincide with one of the series. Still, a couple of interesting ideas and concepts to play around with, even if I've only played for about 3 hours and have almost finished it(!)

I have a few gaming plans laid out for early 2012 as well - fully finishing Earth Defence Force: Insect Armageddon (with El's help =)), Mirrors Edge and Lost Odyssey. Mirrors Edge and EDF are going to be buggers, though - Mirrors Edge is difficult enough to start with, but throw in time trials and you start to find clumps of your hair being pulled out. Still, it'll be good to finally get them finished and out of the way.

Current Song: Murray Gold - Help is on its Way (DW: Series 6 OST)


Can you tell I bought the soundtrack yet? Love Murray Gold's compositions, and this soundtrack's turning out to be one of the best, a good mix.

A few entertainment and news stories I wanted to post about as well, since this seems to be a running theme with my blogs!

Daniel Craig Slams his Bond Re-writes

I didn't actually realise this, but Quantum of Solace was written during the great Writers Strike of 2008. As a result, Mark Foster (the director) and Daniel Craig had to flesh out what was essentially a bare-bones script.

It explains a fair amount - the plot was a little confusing the first time around, and it would explain why there was so little dialogue compared to action (Casino Royale was very much the opposite), but overall I felt Quantum was a strong entrant into the Bond series - the idea of the Quantum organisation intrigued me, the villain wasn't an over-the-top megalomaniac, there were some good set pieces, and for once Bond didn't sleep with the leading lady (no, Gemma Atherton doesn't count) - it had a lot more emotional content than previous Bonds. Apparently though, it's felt this is one of the weaker entries in the franchise. What do you all think?

Hema Push up Bra Model

Why am I linking this? Simple. The model in the photos is Andrej Pejic, who has seemingly made a name out of his androgynous looks. I was amazed to find out the model was a man, definitely "oddly enough" news.

Current Song: Murray Gold - Day of the Moon (DW Series 6 OST)


HTC loses patent battle against Apple

I don't know about you, but I'm getting pretty sick of the way all the big companies are acting. Not a day has gone by recently without another lawsuit in the technical news, and a lot of it seems to be way out of hand. Out of Apple's original lawsuit of 10 patents, it's been found only one (and a very small one at that, relating to the way web content can be used to make calls, etc) has been violated. Nice to see Apple so concerned about the important things.

Current Song: Murray Gold - I See you Silence (DW Series 6 OST)


Love this track. I think that's about it for this update, I've had a great lunch break, left over pasta bake and a fun chat with the Young Carers intern, Jodie. For now, back to work for me. I hope to post again before Christmas, but if not, I wish you all a very merry one!