Monthly Archives: November 2014

My life on Heroic Cinema

Posted on November 13, 2014 by Alison

I used to be funny, you know (eerily reminiscent of “I could have been a contender”). I’ve just found myself wiffling on interminably on another blog (Jordan and Eddie) about a  few of my favourite Asian films, and then spent … Continue reading →

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Hollywood remakes of Asian films are bollocks

Posted on November 12, 2014 by Alison

I refuse to even look at the cover of the remake of Old Boy, at least partly because I made the mistake of watching the Hollywood version of Ring. The original Korean Old Boy (trailer here, although it’s not great) is … Continue reading →

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Chocolate, red wine, and nicotine patches

Posted on November 11, 2014 by Alison

It’s party time! Day 1 of my attempt to quit smoking sees all my drugs of choice lined up – chocolate, red wine, and a swag of nicotine patches. Plus, of course, Robin Hood series 3, with the incomparable Richard … Continue reading →

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Bad habits and brains

Posted on November 7, 2014 by Alison

I’ve got so many bad habits they virtually have to queue up for my attention. But bad habits don’t mean you’re a bad person. Bad habits, and good habits too, form in response to neurochemistry: we do things that make … Continue reading →

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