John Bishop Show

Even though this post is quite late, as the saying goes, 'better late than never!'. In November, I surprised my Dad by buying two tickets to go and watch Mr John Bishop at the Liverpool Echo Arena. He was amazed and made up which I was made up about so all was good. We made our way to Liverpool and had dinner at Llunya, which is a Catalan restaurant which I had been tempted to go to in the past and finally went and with my phenomenal padre so a great first and person to be with in the experience. I love Catalan food and we had a combination of Liverpool and Catalonia by having Catalan Scouse, which was delicious! After a very tasty meal, we made our way towards the Echo Arena and took our seats.

We were quite fortunate by the fact that I had overcome my fear of clowns because, sorry if you wanted to be surprised by the set, but anyway it was a massive clown face, which was also a big slide. Amen to conquering fears, and a side note, always try and conquer your fears because you feel awesome afterwards, especially when faced with them to test you.

Anyway, the show started and was very funny. There was a short 15 minute interval and we spent the whole night laughing our heads off and the ending was so special that you have to go out and buy the DVD to find out what it was. We all promised to keep it a secret and it is worth waiting for.

A great show, with great company, and a Scouser as the comedian, which is ironic because most Scousers think that they are comedians! Sorry Dad :)


Also, if you have the chance to go to the Liverpool Echo Arena, I strongly advise it, a fantastic venue and very helpful and kind staff.

Here is a picture of the set and a glimpse of how many people there were;

Dairy Milk Oreo

Well it is exactly what it says on the tin. I was going around the shops the other day and noticed this and was surprised and overjoyed, well maybe not overjoyed but happy, that there was an invention of a combination between Oreo and Dairy Milk. It did actually taste quite nice which was pleasing because some combinations have not been as successful, Turkish Delight being one. Anyway, I just wanted to post this just in case there are some people out there who have not heard of this awesome phenomenon creation and want to experience it. Enjoy, well I hope you enjoy it!

One Week To Go!

Yes, in one week from today, my beautiful girlfriend comes over to visit me and my life here in Liverpool, England! She has visited Liverpool before, but only for one day when doing a travel trip with some friends a couple of years ago. So, it will be amazing because we can spend some much needed and cherished time together, see and visit some of my old memories and just enjoy being with each other. I have a few plans in mind already, but as long as I am by her side with her hand in my hand, all is good! 7 days can not go by quick enough. Roll on Saturday!

La Zona Film Review

I was recently presented with three DVDs from a very kind man by the name of Howard Jackson. Any viewers of my blog might have heard that name before and it is because he is also the author of a book called  'Innocent Mosquitoes', of which I made a book review and can be viewed on this very blog.

Anyway, this is the first of three reviews, each one being on one of the films which I lent from my friend Howard. It is about a film called 'La Zona' and it was made and produced in Mexico and released in 2007. 'La Zona' is an enclosed neighbourhood  which inhabits people who are quite rich, with detached houses, very nice gardens, as well as the overall look and protection of the area being so high brow that it is seen as upper class and possibly even superiority over the 'other side' of the city. The plot of the movie is thrilling, consisting of the wall which separates 'La Zona' from the rest of the city being crashed into by a billboard and so opening a way for outsiders to get in. The outsiders in question are there to rob but some people end up being killed and this opens a big can of worms which leads into a police investigation and we eventually find out what exactly happened in the end with devastating conclusions.

The acting was very good, especially by the main actor, or at least in my opinion, being the young adolescent called Alejandro played by Daniel Tovar. For me at least, it was a cast of unknowns because, apart from Maribel Verdú (known for films such as Pan's Labyrinth (2006) and the not too recent (2012) release of Blancanieves (Snow White in Spanish) which was well received), it was very interesting to see some very good actors in this movie.

I would highly recommend this movie because it is not too long (94 minutes) and the plot is very interesting and contains a lot of passion, tension and intrigue throughout.

North By Northwest Film Review

Last night, I watched an Alfred Hitchcock movie which I have wanted to watch for quite a while. I am so glad to say that I have now seen it, but also that I would recommend the movie because it was a very good watch. Starring Cary Grant, as well as a very well acted cast, the picture involves a case of mistaken identity which evolves into a very interesting and exciting plot with a good finale too.

My only critique would be that some of the acting is a bit wooden in my opinion, but usually by bit characters while the main character, Roger Thornhill (Grant) and the heroine are very well portrayed as well as acted.

It also contains an appearance of the great man, the director himself, Mr Alfred Hitchcock, during the opening titles. He is the guy who just misses the bus.

I recommend this film because it is fun, thrilling and romantic, a good mixture of elements which in the end produced an amazing picture. Another wonderful piece of work by the legendary director Hitchcock.