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Even though I havent been around much this year, I still want to wish everyone a Happy Christmas. Ive been more of a voyeur around Orble than a participant lately, but Im aiming to change that in the New Year. Have fun on the festive day and for as many days afterwards that you can wangle...

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It occurred to me earlier that one aspect of my life I only intermittently embrace is my half-Welshness. And why is that? Perhaps its something to do with their comedic lilting accent or societys obsession to connecting them with sheep. Or perhaps its the robust urban myth that Welshies are a...

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Well, its happened, Ive given birth, Im now a mum. Well, if you want to be technical I was one for nine months but I think you might know what I mean. Tracy Junior popped out on the 28th July at 6.55am. The labour was arduous, slightly traumatic but worth it. Our boy is gorgeous, healthy and ch...

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Yes, Im still burbling away but this time I decided I should balance my grumblings and tell you the parts of the pregnancy ladder I will never forget: Seeing those six positive urine tests winking at me I didnt believe the first 5. My husbands face when I told him and his eyes. Our ina...

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Ive been on Matted Leave for three weeks now and only have less than a fortnight to go and while pregnancy has been a brilliant experience, there are a few things I know I wont miss: Not being able to reach my food because of the massive boulder in front of me. Having to pray for strength wh...

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1. You know that you cant have sex at all while youre pregnant, dont you? Week 6. 2. Gosh, youre bursting out of your clothes already. Week 7. 3. Youre so big, are you sure youre not carrying twins? Week 8. 4. I thought you had either put on weight or were pregnant. Week 12. ...

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Its been a whirlwind sort of couple of weeks, but it seems Im back in my blog seat. It feels a little strange and slightly lumpy but Im sure Ill get used to it again. I really wasnt sure what was going to happen and its been distressing. So distressing that sometimes I even used clichs to...

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Possible Worlds the Canadian annual film festivals closing film, Everything is Fine personifies a morose, introspective and atmospheric account of troubled adolescence with a fine craft. I am (extremely) behind with my write-up (and my blog in general), but I would still like to thank Mathi...

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Its been a dodgy day, so far I've: Almost rang deaths doorbell by choking. Being a resourceful girl I regurgitated my coffee back into the mug to stop me from dying in front of the computer screen. Delightful. Then to get rid of the coffee taste, I swilled and somehow then swallowed en...

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The rolling around of the Possible Worlds festival each year reminds me how fast time plods along. Especially this year...I cant believe its already time for the mass marketing frenzy of Christmas. Anyway, enough of my blabbering, I should get back to the facts. It starts tomorrow Thursday 2...

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I dont care if Im alone in my opinion about this film, but I have to announce that this was the most appalling film Ive seen in ages. Again it was an in-flight film selection; I think high altitudes affect my brain. It messes with my mind and I cant be trusted with my choices. But, on a more c...

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Yep, I'm back in the land of snail-pace tube travel and sweaty armpits pressed too closely to my nose. On the flight over I voluntarily watched films that I would normally never go near...Baby Mama and Angus, Thongs and Snogging. My only excuse was that I was exhausted and couldn't give an ind...

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Only You Can Silence Yourself. This is Albas poignant attempt at alerting American people to the importance of voting in the election. Funny how the American election has become more important than any of the little ones we have here, you know when we elect prime ministers and things like ...

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Ari Folmans Walt with Bashir is a melancholy, stark portrayal of hidden human nightmares. Its not a usual war tale where the two opposing sides are delineated and clearly defined, rather all the characters are involved in some way and who was right or wrong is not the focal point. The main focus...

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Festive wishes	The Welsh Connection	My life of verbs
The other bits	Pregnancy fun	Ten unhelpful pregnancy statements
Movies and a life	Everything is Fine (Tout Est Parfait)	The Wrestler – a review
It's been a dodgy day	Possible Worlds Canadian Film Festival 2008	Mama Mia - without an exclamation mark
Mind the gap	Alba does election	Waltz with Bashir – a review

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Festive wishes

December 24th 2009 22:28

Even though I haven’t been around much this year, I still want to wish everyone a Happy Christmas. I’ve been more of a voyeur around Orble than a participant lately, but I’m aiming to change that in the New Year.

Have fun on the festive day and for as many days afterwards that you can wangle. I’m off to open a pressie or two. And eat a chocolate or two...for breakfast, lunch and tea.

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The Welsh Connection

November 9th 2009 06:45

It occurred to me earlier that one aspect of my life I only intermittently embrace is my half-Welshness. And why is that? Perhaps it’s something to do with their comedic lilting accent or society’s obsession to connecting them with sheep. Or perhaps it’s the robust urban myth that Welshies are a bit dim? I’m not sure, but I do know there are some good bits that are often not noticed such as, Welsh cakes, serene countryside, strong rugby skills and their ability to create and use a language without vowels and much spitting.

So, I thought I should acknowledge my heritage and pay my respects to some reputable and sometimes overlooked Welsh actors:

Well, we must start with Richard Burton. He doesn’t fall into the forgotten category especially as he was nominated seven times for an Academy Award (without success) and was at one time the highest-paid actor in Hollywood. Just to recap, some of his highlights include Where Eagles Dare (1968), Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (1966) and Cleopatra (1963).

Burton and Taylor

Charlotte Church, the famous Welsh songstress who falls somewhat flimsily under the actor umbrella as well as singer and television presenter. Additionally, she’s largely known for her public shenanigans and plentiful bosom.

Charlotte Church

Sir Philip Anthony Hopkins. A fine and respected actor, best known for Silence of the Lambs (1991), The Elephant Man (1980) and The Remains of the Day (1993). ‘Hello Clarice’.

Anthony Hopkins

Griffith Rhys Jones, better known as Griff Rhys Jones, comedian, writer and actor memorably known for his comedy work with Mel Smith. He also looks like an older Hugh Grant to me.

Griffith Rhys Jones

Paul Rhys ,the film, theatre and televisioon actor is known for his intense and often volatile work. He is probably most branded for his role in Absolute Beginners (1986).

Paul Rhys

John Rhys-Davies, the English-born Welsh actor and vocal artist. He’s probably best known for playing the charismatic Arab excavator Sallah in the Indiana Jones films and the dwarf Gimli in The Lord of the Rings trilogy, in which he also voiced Treebeard.

Michael Sheen, the BAFTA- and Laurence Olivier Award-nominated Welsh actor is not related to any of the other Sheens, Charlie, Martin or Emilio. This Sheen is recognised for his portrayals of well-known public figures: Tony Blair in The Deal and The Queen, and in the upcoming The Special Relationship; David Frost in both the stage production and the film version of Frost/Nixon. He's also known for his role as Lucian in the Underworld film series. And just to blow him well into Hollywood fame, his next role is the menacing luminary Aro in The Twilight Saga: New Moon. An impressive résumé although he’s only really familiar to me because of his role as Miles in Bright Young Things.

And finally, Catherine Zeta-Jones, recognised for her Hollywood roles in The Phantom (1996), The Mask of Zorro (1998), and Entrapment (19999). She’s also known for her marriage to older dude Michael Douglas plus her achievement of magically losing her curves yet preserving her abundant mammary glands.

Catherine Zeta-Jones in her younger days

So, there we have it. The list isn’t too shabby after all is it? So let’s all get out our leeks and celebrate. And in case you feel like singing a Welsh tune, click here:

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My life of verbs

September 10th 2009 21:42

Well, it’s happened, I’ve given birth, I’m now a mum. Well, if you want to be technical I was one for nine months but I think you might know what I mean. Tracy Junior popped out on the 28th July at 6.55am. The labour was arduous, slightly traumatic but worth it. Our boy is gorgeous, healthy and cheeky. For the sake of internet security, I think we’ll call him LJ.

Now my life has moved into a loving haze of verbs: washing, napping, crying, feeding, tidying, burping, dancing, rocking, wiping and singing. Sometimes I even combine verbs, keeping in touch with my multitasking, time-efficient personality. Sometimes I sing and wipe, other times I dance and wash. A lot of times I pray and rock. It all means something to our little chap.

I’ve worked out how to keep my film zest active and flowing: mums and bubs sessions. Fortunately I live close to three cinemas so my aim is to make fine use of my local attractions. The trick will be finding the time to write anything, seeing how it’s taken me 7 weeks to shave my legs. But we’ll see how we go; it’s a good plan anyhoo.

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The other bits

July 16th 2009 23:32

Yes, I’m still burbling away but this time I decided I should balance my grumblings and tell you the parts of the pregnancy ladder I will never forget:

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Pregnancy fun

July 12th 2009 21:52

I’ve been on Matted Leave for three weeks now and only have less than a fortnight to go and while pregnancy has been a brilliant experience, there are a few things I know I won’t miss:

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Ten unhelpful pregnancy statements

June 2nd 2009 23:10

1. ‘You know that you can’t have sex at all while you’re pregnant, don’t you?’ Week 6

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Movies and a life

May 24th 2009 22:51

It’s been a whirlwind sort of couple of weeks, but it seems I’m back in my blog seat. It feels a little strange and slightly lumpy but I’m sure I’ll get used to it again. I really wasn’t sure what was going to happen and it’s been distressing. So distressing that sometimes I even used clichés to help me through the crisis. But I’m here now and I wanted to say a massive thanks to those bloggers who supported and helped me thorough the mess, both publically and behind the curtains. It meant a lot to me and kept me sane. Well, as sane as I’m ever going to be

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Everything is Fine (Tout Est Parfait)

February 26th 2009 21:53

‘Possible Worlds’ the Canadian annual film festival’s closing film, ‘Everything is Fine’ personifies a morose, introspective and atmospheric account of troubled adolescence with a fine craft. I am (extremely) behind with my write-up (and my blog in general), but I would still like to thank Mathieu Ravier, the artistic director of the festival for the chance to see his film and to meet him in person

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The Wrestler – a review

December 23rd 2008 22:15

Rourke is a bleached-blond heavyweight still wrestling twenty years past his prime who inhabits a dour, beige world. Apart from the momentary and intermittent camaraderie of his ring mates, Ram (Rourke) is essentially alone. Well-meaning but clearly life-damaged, living in a trailer in New Jersey, Ram struggles to survive doing wrestling gigs on the weekend and working in a supermarket through the week.

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