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Dame Maggie Smith, the epitome of grace, talent, and elegance, stands as one of the most esteemed actresses of our time. With a career spanning over seven decades, she has captivated audiences on stage, screen, and television with her unparalleled versatility and mastery of her craft. From her early...
Zach Galifianakis, a comedic maestro draped in the cloak of absurdity, has etched an unforgettable imprint on the entertainment landscape. Born on October 1, 1969, in Wilkesboro, North Carolina, Zachary Knight Galifianakis was destined for a life that would fuse surreal humour with genuine emotion, captivating audiences with his...
Following on from https://dorseteye.com/dune-arab-cosplay-drama-serves-up-the-failed-war-on-terror-as-epic-sci-fi-spectacle/ a review of Dune Part 2. Cult film director Alejandro Jodorowsky spent millions in the 1970s planning a screen adaptation of Frank Herbert’s epic 1965 science-fiction novel Dune. Featuring a cast to include Salvador Dalí, Gloria Swanson, Orson Welles, Mick Jagger and David Carradine; with music by Pink...
Dune 1 Reviewed Imagine for a moment that, in an alternative universe, the Saudis invaded Britain in 2003 to overthrow some local dictators who had stopped obeying their orders. The Saudis are successful, at first, and try to grab what remains of our North Sea oil, but then have to...
Have you ever considered the most common themes that people post on Facebook (AKS Faecesbook)? Well now instead of rolling one's eye we can play Facebook bingo. Just keep tabs on the following, or even make your own. Roll up! Roll up! Weekly or perhaps daily fun for all the...
Kurt Cobain was in the same year as me at school. He, however, grew up in Aberdeen, Washington, and I grew up in Weymouth, Dorset. He became part of one of the most influential rock bands, and I became a huge fan. Kurt and his band became famous, while...
Steve Harley, renowned as the charismatic frontman of the rock ensemble Cockney Rebel, has passed away at the age of 73. The iconic English singer-songwriter, celebrated for the 1970s anthem "Make Me Smile," succumbed to cancer while undergoing treatment. In a heartfelt statement, his wife Dorothy, alongside children Kerr and Greta,...
Possibly not for young children, but definitely for older people who love to be entertained by children's stories. Over to the wonderful Christopher Walken. What is the moral of 3 Little Pigs? The moral of The Three Little Pigs is that patience and hard effort pay off in the end. However, the secret...
John Savident, renowned for his portrayal of Fred Elliott in Coronation Street, passed away at the age of 86. In 1994, Savident made his debut on the iconic Cobbles, swiftly winning the hearts of fans with his resonant voice and compelling performance as the butcher Fred on the popular ITV...
Following the sudden death of radio presenter Steve Wright, we take a look at what made him so iconic. Chocked up a bit hearing this, you can tell how loved Steve Wright was by both listeners and his colleagues at Radio 2. Such sad news pic.twitter.com/nM03NtkAkp— Tom (@tommtthw) February 13,...