by Douglas Anderson | Feb 7, 2011 | Article, Uncategorized
I find it interesting to witness how some creative undertakings can go through many stages from the initial idea to the finished article. Whether it be a song, a novel or a film it can be intriguing to see the development. I thought I would share some of my own...
by Douglas Anderson | Dec 2, 2010 | Article, Uncategorized
So here they are, my albums of the year. A few words before commencing though. I still approach those end of year polls in magazines and newspapers with caution as I always find myself agreeing with some and vehemently disagreeing with others. Below is a personal take...
by Douglas Anderson | Jul 21, 2010 | Article, Uncategorized
With the imminent British cinema release of the Serge Gainsbourg film Vie Heroique, it may be the case that the general opinion of the French cultural icon in the UK will be altered, and for the better. To many in Britain and indeed elsewhere, the name Serge...
by Douglas Anderson | Jun 21, 2010 | Article, Uncategorized
In recent years British broadcasting has seen something of a resurgence of the old guard. The television careers of Bruce Forsyth, Terry Wogan and Noel Edmonds to name but three have been reinvigorated and they are now regularly seen on our screens once more. There is...
by Douglas Anderson | Jun 14, 2010 | Article, Uncategorized
Straight off the bat let me declare I think Facebook is a good thing. It’s a useful communications device helping me to keep in contact with people. However, if given the choice I prefer being in the company of real living humans and communicating face to face....
by Douglas Anderson | Jun 2, 2010 | Article, Uncategorized
Like many I had never heard of Harvey Pekar before watching the film American Splendor. I went to see it on a cold and grey January afternoon in 2004 after scouring the cinema listings in the hope there would be something I could immerse myself in for a couple of...
