My Top 10 Movies of 2012

I'm well aware that 2012 is ancient history now and that the year-end polls are over and done with, but with the Golden Globes just gone and the BAFTAs and Oscars around the corner I thought it was still worth sharing my favourite movies of last year. This is actually more an explanation, since I've already posted this in the Chillidogs Facebook group and contributed to their overall Top 10. Anyway, here we go...

10. Argo

Ben Affleck demonstrated an almost workman-like reliability with his first couple of films and scored a veritable 'Hat Trick' with this inspired third effort. Directed by and starring the man himself, Argo tells the story of an unconventional CIA extraction from Iran with a Hollywood twist. An excellent supporting cast, including Brian Cranston and John Goodman complemented an intense thriller which made room for a few welcome laughs along the way.

My thoughts on the death of HMV

It was with mixed feelings that I read about the news of HMV going into administration. On one hand, I have fond memories of my time working there while I was studying for my Multimedia Computing degree at Anglia Ruskin University, of the friends I had there even before I started and who are still working there right now. I hope very much they find themselves on their feet again very soon. The level of enthusiasm and hard-work the job engendered I'm sure will lead to better things...

New Year's Resolutions

In an effort to get this blog rebooted I figured I'd jot down a few things about the past 12 months and how I might do them differently in 2013, or actually do them at all, or stop doing them entirely. So, in no particular order...