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2022 In Review

2022 In Review
This has been such a momentous year. Three prime ministers (!), the loss of the Queen and arrival of a king (seriously, I can’t get used to the idea of a King: A Queen seemed right for the times; a king seems archaic, I don’t know why*) and a war in Europe. The world has clearly lost its marbles. On a personal level, I’ve done big, scary things in my work; nearly moved … then didn’t; caught covid and struggled to regain my equilibrium after. Truth be told, I still am. So let's get dosh to the nitty gritty: just how did I measure up to my own goals? Writing - Goal: get feedback on The Fall I went one step beyond that … I submitted to The Bruntwood Prize. I mean I was rejected but still… I submitted to an actual, bona fide competition. I also wrote ‘Flamed’ a short solo piece that had been niggling away at they back of my brain for about seven years. Acting - Goal: Create Snapchat stories (sporadic, on the fly) Well, I hit it out of the park with on the fly — I didn’t plan a thing on the platform all ...

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Movie Fan Gift Guide: The Lockdown edition

Movie Fan Gift Guide: The Lockdown edition
Christmas is fast approaching and this year is likely to be very different for a lot of us. Fewer parties and family gatherings, less shopping in stores. Which means finding the perfect festive gift to show how much we care for our loved ones is going to be even more important than ever before. And online shopping is here for us. But where to start? With so many sites to navigate scattered across the globe, looking for the right holiday present can be time consuming. With that in mind, here are my top seven gift ideas for the movie fans in your life. Cinema Ticket Cushion/Throw Pillow Remind yourself of the our cinema going days with this movie ticket cushion. £17.97 from Redbubble. I Speak Fluent Movie Quote Tote Bag Carry your obsession with you every where you go, and be environmentally minded while you're at it, with this Film Lover Tote bag. $10.75 from Zazzle. Movie Reel Clock Remind yourself of your love of reel film (see what I did there 😉) with this movie reel clock. $38.80 from Zazzle. Film Strip Table Runner Spice up your festive table with this table runner. $3.99 each from Amols.com Movie ...

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