@El Loro posted:And after the disastrous reception will close permanently tomorrow:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-59906865
not surprised tbh -thank you EL
@El Loro posted:
At present, only white, black and grey.
interesting concept
night EL slim
moonsieee
Good morning everyone apart from slightly lighter winds it seems to be a repeat of yesterday weatherwise.
Enjoy your day everyone 
@slimfern potential films in the coming week on the Talking Pictures tv channel:
Wednesday 3.05 in the morning: "The Southerner" (1945) A film about cotton pickers trying to get on through ordeals. Not the most cheerful of films but is notable as one of the few films directed by the States by Jean Renoir, one of the greats of world cinema.
Wednesday 6.00 also in the morning: "The Conquest of Everest" (1953). Documentary using actual footage of the famous climb. Fascinating and some of the photography is remarkable and in glorious colour. The footage was by George Lowe.
Not recommended:
Thursday 2.45 in the morning "The Naked Kiss" (1964). Only for fans of Sam Fuller who regard this as outstanding. Film was banned in this country for years and was eventually released on video in 1983 with an 18. As far as I know this is the oldest film still classified as 18 in this country. No, I've never seen it.
Saturday 7.35 in the morning: "Lena Rivers" (1932). I started watching it and gave up after a few minutes, possibly the most dated film I've tried to watch.
@El Loro posted:@slimfern potential films in the coming week on the Talking Pictures tv channel:
Wednesday 3.05 in the morning: "The Southerner" (1945) A film about cotton pickers trying to get on through ordeals. Not the most cheerful of films but is notable as one of the few films directed by the States by Jean Renoir, one of the greats of world cinema.
Wednesday 6.00 also in the morning: "The Conquest of Everest" (1953). Documentary using actual footage of the famous climb. Fascinating and some of the photography is remarkable and in glorious colour. The footage was by George Lowe.
Not recommended:
Thursday 2.45 in the morning "The Naked Kiss" (1964). Only for fans of Sam Fuller who regard this as outstanding. Film was banned in this country for years and was eventually released on video in 1983 with an 18. As far as I know this is the oldest film still classified as 18 in this country. No, I've never seen it.
Saturday 7.35 in the morning: "Lena Rivers" (1932). I started watching it and gave up after a few minutes, possibly the most dated film I've tried to watch.
Thanks El 
I'll give the 'Not recommended' a miss
and probably the first one...sounds a bit depressing.
Am interested in 'The Conquest of Everest' though, for the photography and actual footage. The subject matter doesn't really grab me, (it's not something I would ever contemplate doing), but I would like to see how they did it and how they overcame challenges of nature. 
@slimfern posted:Thanks El
I'll give the 'Not recommended' a miss
and probably the first one...sounds a bit depressing.
Am interested in 'The Conquest of Everest' though, for the photography and actual footage. The subject matter doesn't really grab me, (it's not something I would ever contemplate doing), but I would like to see how they did it and how they overcame challenges of nature.
"The Conquest of Everest" goes through all the stages of the expedition from planning through the various stages of the ascent. For obvious reasons you see photos of Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary which they took themselves at the summit rather than film.
Of the four films I mentioned, that's the one to go for
@El Loro posted:"The Conquest of Everest" goes through all the stages of the expedition from planning through the various stages of the ascent. For obvious reasons you see photos of Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary which they took themselves at the summit rather than film.
Of the four films I mentioned, that's the one to go for
I agree ...but maybe not at 6 o'clock in the morning
@slimfern posted:I agree ...but maybe not at 6 o'clock in the morning
I would record it from the Talking Pictures channel rather than trying to find it on Youtube as the one shown on that channel is in good condition, both visually and sound.
Incidentally, the coronation scene at the start is because although the summit was reached on 29 May 1953, the news didn't get back to this country until 2 June, the eve of the coronation. So for many people in this country at the time, the two events were linked.
night EL Slimmoonsiieee hope you are ok
Good morning everyone it's overcast and dry today with lighter winds.
Enjoy your day everyone
Good morning everyone
Very cloudy here, may stay dry.
BBC article with photos of the fossilised "sea dragon" find mentioned on the news today:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/sci...environment-59915689
Ichthyosaurs have been known of for a long time.
I hope everyone has a good day
@El Loro posted:Good morning everyone
Very cloudy here, may stay dry.
BBC article with photos of the fossilised "sea dragon" find mentioned on the news today:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/sci...environment-59915689
Ichthyosaurs have been known of for a long time.I hope everyone has a good day
Wow what a find...just goes to show how the landscape is constantly changing, for a sea creature to be found on dry land
I wonder if it actually looked as pretty as a dolphin....looks more like a lizard to me ... Is that why they call it a dragon do you think?
@slimfern posted:Wow what a find...just goes to show how the landscape is constantly changing, for a sea creature to be found on dry land
I wonder if it actually looked as pretty as a dolphin....looks more like a lizard to me
Here's a short clip of an ichthyosaur I found on Youtube, link only for copyright reasons:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEs3pl57frE
@El Loro posted:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEs3pl57frE
Ugly looking beastie isn't it....more like an alligator than a dolphin.
And no doubt of sinister character...such creatures usually are in those animated films
@slimfern posted:
And no doubt of sinister character...such creatures usually are in those animated films
I had the same thoughts as you
Ice Age 2 got a U cert but that scene seen in isolation seems more sinister as one doesn't see the aftermath where all goes well for Manny, that mammoth.
@El Loro posted:I had the same thoughts as you
Ice Age 2 got a U cert but that scene seen in isolation seems more sinister as one doesn't see the aftermath where all goes well for Manny, that mammoth.
I've only seen snippets of the film, but I'm guessing it follows the same pattern as the majority ...good winning over bad come the end
@slimfern posted:I've only seen snippets of the film, but I'm guessing it follows the same pattern as the majority ...good winning over bad come the end
I haven't seen the film either though considering that Manny has been in the 3 sequels made after this film I think it's safe to say that good wins over bad
@El Loro posted:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEs3pl57frE
just wow EL -bit ugly/fierce/sinister but fascinating
night EL slim
Good morning everyone it's a cloudy day but should be dry with lighter winds.
Enjoy your day everyone
BBC collection posted yesterday of photos of the Northern Lights from the north of Scotland:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-59927887
@El Loro posted:BBC collection posted yesterday of photos of the Northern Lights from the north of Scotland:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-59927887
Stunning pictures El
It looks quite eerie in some of the pictures, almost alien like 
International space station images:
https://www.pocket-lint.com/ca...tional-space-station
@slimfern posted:International space station images:
https://www.pocket-lint.com/ca...tional-space-station
Fascinating photos
Small tribute to the opera singer Maria Ewing who has died at the age of 71 (she was the former wife of Sir Peter Hall and the mother of actress Rebecca Hall).
Clip of her singing the famous aria from Bizet's Carmen which is regarded as one of the best depictions of Carmen in singing, acting and looking the part.
@slimfern if you've never seen "Hidden Figures" (2016) it's worth watching. On Film 4 at 6.30 this evening. The story of a team of female African-American mathematicians who served a vital role in NASA during the early years of the U.S. space program.
One of the rare modern films which isn't specifically for children but is PG rated, is intelligent and interesting. Kevin Costner is in it but more of a supporting role rather than a lead.
@El Loro posted:@slimfern if you've never seen "Hidden Figures" (2016) it's worth watching. On Film 4 at 6.30 this evening. The story of a team of female African-American mathematicians who served a vital role in NASA during the early years of the U.S. space program.
One of the rare modern films which isn't specifically for children but is PG rated, is intelligent and interesting. Kevin Costner is in it but more of a supporting role rather than a lead.
Cheers El
I like Kevin Costner, support role or lead am not fussed 
I see it's followed by 'First Man'...telling Neil Armstrong's life story....not sure I'm bothered by that one though.
@slimfern posted:Cheers El
I like Kevin Costner, support role or lead am not fussed
I see it's followed by 'First Man'...telling Neil Armstrong's life story....not sure I'm bothered by that one though.
Haven't seen "First Man" but think !Hidden Figures" is the better film and there's a nice scene at the end recounting what happened in later years to each person.
@El Loro posted:BBC article with photos of the fossilised "sea dragon" find mentioned on the news today:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/sci...environment-59915689
Ichthyosaurs have been known of for a long time.
This was shown on 'Digging for Britain' this evening. Really interesting to see
@El Loro posted:BBC collection posted yesterday of photos of the Northern Lights from the north of Scotland:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-59927887
stunning photos EL - love them
@El Loro posted:Small tribute to the opera singer Maria Ewing who has died at the age of 71 (she was the former wife of Sir Peter Hall and the mother of actress Rebecca Hall).
Clip of her singing the famous aria from Bizet's Carmen which is regarded as one of the best depictions of Carmen in singing, acting and looking the part.
adore this EL -brilliant -we have sang this in choir 2