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Eh, maybe, though I'm from Lichfield which is fifteen minutes down the A38 from Burton and we were all Villa fans when I was growing up so it shouldn't be too hard to reach that little bit further.

Not sure how you could do a faithful adaptation of the book. The format is just not film-friendly. An anthology-style TV show maybe?

Loved Stardew Valley. Unlocked all the areas, did all the mines, most of the Community Centre and went with Penny in the end (though my heart said Leah, Penny was just easier to please). Got a high-yielding farm running smoothly and then there just wasn't much left to do after that. I had a terrible ethical quandary in that I got bored soon after I had a kid. I did have one great glitch where on the first day the baby appeared I couldn't see him anywhere in the house. He was tucked away in the top corner and it looked like he was hiding on the ceiling like some sort of demon bat baby. Freaked me out before I realised and laughed my ass off.

Meh, he's just sticking to his strengths and probably has a lot of fun doing them and earns a shit-ton of cash making them. Could you really take him seriously in a more serious role?

I hear they're playing Get Out on repeat.

So did season one but McConnaughey and Harrelson and the dirty south setting made up for it and then some. The writing on that show is some of the most unnatural, pretentious twaddle you're ever likely to hear, but season one still worked well. Season two has no saving grace. None of the actors shone (Rachel McAdams is particularly awful), it's a dreadfully dull storyline and the setting is hollow and characterless. Personally think the creator got insanely lucky with season one and was found out on season two.

So tonight was the final week of the Hypnotica season of film they've been showing in the gallery near work. Tonight's showing was: Shock Corridor (1963) Genuinely one of the worst films I've ever seen, but qualifies for 'so bad it's good' status. I'm not very forgiving of old movies because I'm a spoilt millennial, but this film was just awful. Their grasp of mental health is laughably ignorant, the actor don't so much as chew the scenery as scoff it down, the dialogue is unnatural and cheesy and there are just so many other bonkers things that literally make zero sense. Still enjoyable from a comedic point of view. There's a scene where the undercover journalist mistakenly walks into the female psych ward and gets confronted by a bunch of inmates. The guy's internal monologue then says 'Oh God... Nymphos!' And he's then mauled by about five women. I like to think the actor wrote that scene himself and strong-armed the director to put it in. But yeah, truly awful -1/10

I noticed that in Pointless too. I guess they feel you get straight into the action and split the contestant bits into more manageable chunks. I get why they do it and I'm sure with many people it works to empathise with the contestants and enjoy the ride more, but it is tedious. I know it's not the same thing, but the Cats Does Countdown intro grates on me a bit. The show is on for a good twenty minutes before the first round! I recognise I'm in the minority in that I watch the show as much for the game as the comedy (and Rachel Riley of course) but it still bugs me.

Part of the reason I can't stand Deal or No Deal is the sheer amount of absolute bollocks you have to listen to from the contestant's mouth, whether it's some bullshit sob story they tell you to get on their side and justify their greed as they refuse thousands of pounds in the hope they win big, to the nonsense 'systems' they seem to think they have because they have some psychic power that can help them in a game of absolute random chance and no skill involved whatsoever. And then it's presented by that jizz-rag Noel Edmonds who I'm convinced is an android. And the worst part is I'm tempted to watch it for the sheer potential of schadenfreuding my arse off whilst Kelly, full-time mum from Bradford opens up the big money boxes and seeing her piggy little features drop when the £50k box disappears.

Hey, I had something similar today in that a friend of mine from work who recently split from her longterm boyfriend expressed an interest and she's way too pretty for me. Not quite as obvious as yours telling you she wants to bang you, but I'm neither bald nor muscly, so. Either way, hi-five!

Downloaded it and finally had a little play last night. Barely got into it but I like what I see so far. Had to download the Japanese audio pack from PSN though. Can't do English dubs if I can help it.

Eh, 'the bus that couldn't slow down' gag is different since Homer repeatedly says the name of the film. That and it's a better joke

Watched The Secret Life of Walter Mitty earlier. Really enjoyed it. Good things seem to happen when comedic actors turn to more dramatic roles with more subtle humour. Stiller's performance is good and he also directed so he gets double praise. Reminded me very much of Will Ferrell in Stranger Than Fiction which is another good little film. The Benjamin Button bit is hilarious.

Started watching Mad Men since it's now on Netflix. Three episodes in and it's very good. I can see why it might not appeal to some, but I'm enjoying it so far. I'm also in a similar field occupation-wise so it's interesting to learn about some of the great advertising campaigns through history. I feel like I'm getting lung cancer and liver failure just by watching it though, Jesus. Oh and the sheer misogyny, were things really that bad back then?

Hang up at the cervix, been there.

Yeah I just realised I can download it from the PSN Store so no need to wait anymore! I'll start it tomorrow

Completed it today. I got all the Divine Beasts and memories so I received the true ending (though it was still a bit meh) but I didn't 100% in regards to the shrines (98/120), side quests and Koroks because I felt the urge to finish it rising and my interest waning. Great game. Doesn't top Ocarina but that game will always be rather special to me. I still feel the Divine Beast dungeons were a bit crap, short and samey and I enjoyed the shrines but none of them made up for dedicated dungeons with different aesthetics, moods and puzzles. That's what Zelda is to me, so not having that was quite a negative. The immense open world however was an absolute treat and I spent many an hour exploring and discovering. Storywise it was less focused due to the open-world and non-linear format, but it's not like it really suffered as Zelda games more or less have the same core story and they're never going to win any awards for the narrative. So yes, very enjoyable though far from perfect: 8.5/10

Still can't find this anywhere online. Coming to the end of BotW and really wanted to have this to play next. Gonna have to check my local shops for any second hand copies, methinks.

Yup: http://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/fate-furious-biggest-global-box-10238316

He's one of the main characters in one of the industry's hottest franchises, the newest film of which just smashed box office records, he's also in Guardians of the Galaxy and therefore the massively popular MCU franchise and they've just rebooted an old franchise of his to ride on the back of his success with Fast and Furious and you think his star is waning? Granted he's not the best actor and I don't think he even pretends to think he is, but it's a bit of a bizarre statement to make given his current success, don't you think? I like him. He knows what he is and he comes across as a nice guy (and he's a massive geek which is always fun). Fair play to him.

There are some right weirdos who come to the Contemporary gallery every week to watch films. Me and my mates have been to every one in the current season of classic movies and there are three stand out characters who are always there too: - An old guy who falls asleep and snores through every film (Snoozey McSnoreyton) - Some thirty-something chubby bearded guy who gasps way too loud when something shocking happens (Gaspy McShock) - and the worst by far is this nerdy guy in his forties perhaps who has the most ridiculous high-pitched hyena laugh who not only has that ridiculous piercing guffaw, but also finds unfunny things hilarious so he giggles like a clearing in the woods when no one else is. He doesn't have a name really, I just refer to him as the Giggling clearing in the woods. Not sure I'd kill him but I've certainly wanted to throw my shoe at his head a few times.

Day off today whilst I get a new washing machine delivered. Fancied a crafty shuffle in bed during my lie-in, try to get onto a couple of websites and Sky has blocked them for me. Checked my settings... all fine, but still won't let me on. **** useless jeb-ends. Can't even spank it in my own home.

My friend's ridiculously expensive and complex water bottle looks like a Transformer when opened.

I like Silicon Valley but last season was more drama than comedy. First season was brilliant but since then it's got less funny. Still enjoy it, mind you.

Be a bit weird to eradicate the Jedi now considering the Force has only just reawakened.