Q1. What is the title of the last film you saw at the cinema/ online or watched on DVD?
A. The last film I watched at the cinema was called Buried. Buried is a film starring Ryan Reynolds and is set entirely in a coffin, buried deep underground. Reynold's character, Paul Conroy, is trapped and armed with only a lighter and a mobile phone. After contacting the local authorities, it's a race against time as they try to save Paul before he suffocates or worse, gets buried!
I thoroughly enjoyed the film and thought Reynolds was fantastic in his role. I've seen a number of films which have been set in one location but rarely are they done well enough to hold the viewers interest. Alfred Hitchcock's Rope and Lifeboat are two other films i would recommend to anyone who enjoyed this.
The last DVD i watched was 'The Good the Bad and the Ugly' starring Clint Eastwood. I have seen it so many times now and it's definitely one of my favourite ever films. Anyone who enjoys classic cinema or westerns should definitely watch it.
I thoroughly enjoyed the film and thought Reynolds was fantastic in his role. I've seen a number of films which have been set in one location but rarely are they done well enough to hold the viewers interest. Alfred Hitchcock's Rope and Lifeboat are two other films i would recommend to anyone who enjoyed this.
The last DVD i watched was 'The Good the Bad and the Ugly' starring Clint Eastwood. I have seen it so many times now and it's definitely one of my favourite ever films. Anyone who enjoys classic cinema or westerns should definitely watch it.
Q2. How often do you read a newspaper?
A. I probably read a newspaper about three to four times a week. I tend to buy and read the Daily Mail. I find it a relatively enjoyable read as it's more intellectual than the Mirror and the Sun but not quite as hard work as The Guardian or the Independent. As long as it keeps me updated with the latest sport and world news, i will generally read anything though!
Q3. How many hours a week do you spend playing video games?
A. I usually spend around 5-6 hours per week playing video games. I mostly play console games although do occasionally play strategy games on the PC. I'm currently playing Little Big Planet and Heavy Rain, both on the Playstation 3. Heavy Rain is a fantastic game and although i'm not very far in, i'm finding it challenging but rewarding at the same time. It plays just like a film but everything you do has a big consequence as you move further through the game. It's really inspired me as to different directions that are available in the game market. I have never played a game like Heavy Rain before but i can see vast possibilities in how the style of gameplay it uses can be used in other genres.
Q4. How many hours a week do you spend playing games other than video games?
A. The only games I play that aren't video games are card games. I enjoy playing casino games like Texas Hold em' poker and Blackjack. i often hold a poker night at my house which gives me and my friends a chance to chat, gamble and have a bit to drink!
Q5. What is the last live performance you attended?
A. The last live performance I attended was last summer when I went to see Muse at Wembley. They were absolutely fantastic and I would definitely go again. I haven't been to as much live music as I would like but whenever I get a chance to go I do so. Wembley Stadium is a brilliant place and i have been there on a number of occasions for sporting events. I'm going to the American Football game there at the end of October which i'm very excited about.
Q6. What was the last book of fiction you read?
A. The last book of fiction i read was Stephen King's: The Shining. The Stanley Kubrick film adaptation is one of my favourite movies so i decided to read the book. Although the book and the film do vary slightly, i found the book to be a fantastic read. I have always been a fan of horror novels with Stephen King's books being some of my favourites.
Q7. What was the last Non-Fiction book you read?
A. The last Non-Fiction book i read was England under the Tudors by G.R Elton. It's a history book detailing the period of the Tudor dynasty from Henry VII to Elizabeth I. Whilst it is detailed and informative it is also lengthy and contains many of G.R Elton's personal opinions about the events during that took place during that period. With this in mind it was important to read it with an open mind and take into account other writers opinions to the same events to achieve a balanced view.
Q8. What was the last art gallery you attended?
A. The last art gallery i attended was a small affair in the Bury Cathedral Cloisters last December. Whilst this was not officially a gallery, the exhibition itself was of personal interest as it contained pictures painted by a member of my own family. Because of this my personal judgement of the artwork may have been biased. The pieces were predominantly watercolour paintings with a small collection of oil and acrylic work. All the artists were amateurs and there was a full range of subjects from seascapes to ballerinas, still life and modern art. Many of the paintings were enhanced by the choice of frame and lighting effects.
Q6. What was the last book of fiction you read?
A. The last book of fiction i read was Stephen King's: The Shining. The Stanley Kubrick film adaptation is one of my favourite movies so i decided to read the book. Although the book and the film do vary slightly, i found the book to be a fantastic read. I have always been a fan of horror novels with Stephen King's books being some of my favourites.
Q7. What was the last Non-Fiction book you read?
A. The last Non-Fiction book i read was England under the Tudors by G.R Elton. It's a history book detailing the period of the Tudor dynasty from Henry VII to Elizabeth I. Whilst it is detailed and informative it is also lengthy and contains many of G.R Elton's personal opinions about the events during that took place during that period. With this in mind it was important to read it with an open mind and take into account other writers opinions to the same events to achieve a balanced view.
Q8. What was the last art gallery you attended?
A. The last art gallery i attended was a small affair in the Bury Cathedral Cloisters last December. Whilst this was not officially a gallery, the exhibition itself was of personal interest as it contained pictures painted by a member of my own family. Because of this my personal judgement of the artwork may have been biased. The pieces were predominantly watercolour paintings with a small collection of oil and acrylic work. All the artists were amateurs and there was a full range of subjects from seascapes to ballerinas, still life and modern art. Many of the paintings were enhanced by the choice of frame and lighting effects.
