Posted by Notcot on Feb 23, 2013 in
Gadgets 
Discover Wonderland for yourself! ; ; How this gift works ; Star in the classic novel set in Wonderland! Choose yourself family and friends to play six leading characters. Simply substitute the names of the leading characters with your chosen names using the enclosed cast list to help you. Write your own personalised dedication to appear in the front of your book. Then register: online or by post. Your Personalised Classic will then be sent to you. ; ; FAQs ; ; How do I register my gift? ; You can register your gift online or by post. We recommend that you register online as this speeds up the time it takes for you to receive your personalised classic novel. Full instructions on how to register can be found in your registration booklet. ; ; How long do I have to register my gift? ; You need to register your gift before the expiry date on your gift registration booklet. We recommend that you register your gift as soon as possible. ; ; Do I have to replace all of the suggested character names? ; No. If you do not want to replace all characters you do not have to. Any character that you do not replace will keep their original name. ; ; Can I alter the sex of the characters I want to replace? ; You can if you wish but we do not recommend doing this. This is because only instances of the name itself are substituted not references to ‘he’ or ‘she’. If you were to substitute a male character with a female name references to ‘he’ ‘his’ or ‘him’ would remain. This could make your Personalised Classic confusing. ; ; How long does it take for me to receive my personalised novel? ; These will be dispatched within 28 days from the date of registration. Occasionally factors outside of Gift Republic’s control may affect delivery times. ; ; What if I want another copy? ; If you would like to buy a further copy of your book you can order one online or by telephone. ; ; Online: ; – Go to www.giftrepublic.com ; – Click on the ‘Gift Registrations’ link in the red bar at the top. ; – Enter your original unique activation code into the box and click ‘Next’. ; – Follow the on-screen instructions and delivery details then enter your payment details. ; ; By telephone: ; If you do not have access to the internet you can purchase another copy of your personalised classic by telephoning Gift Republic Customer Services on +44 (0) 8701 202324 and quoting your unique activation code. ; ; Disclaimer: ; Gift Republic can accept no responsibility for mistakes made in registering this gift whether online or by post. The registration details you enter will be printed in your Personalised Classic book. Please write or type carefully. This is a novelty gift item and must be regarded as such.
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Posted by Notcot on Jan 26, 2013 in
Cult Film 
This is the first play adaptation of the classic novel and cult film. It premiered in April 2000 at the Gielgud Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, London, starring Kathleen Turner as Mrs Robinson California in the 60s. Benjamin’s got excellent grades, very proud parents and, since he helped Mrs Robinson with her zipper, a fine future behind him…A cult novel, a classic film, a quintessential hit of the 60s, now Benjamin’s disastrous sexual odyssey is brought vividly to life in this world stage premiere production.”Terry Johnson is that rare creature: a moralist with wit. He writes with responsible gaiety” (Guardian)
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Posted by Notcot on Jan 24, 2013 in
Cult Film
This is the first play adaptation of the classic novel and cult film. It premiered in April 2000 at the Gielgud Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, London, starring Kathleen Turner as Mrs Robinson California in the 60s. Benjamin’s got excellent grades, very proud parents and, since he helped Mrs Robinson with her zipper, a fine future behind him…A cult novel, a classic film, a quintessential hit of the 60s, now Benjamin’s disastrous sexual odyssey is brought vividly to life in this world stage premiere production.”Terry Johnson is that rare creature: a moralist with wit. He writes with responsible gaiety” (Guardian)
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Posted by Notcot on Aug 8, 2011 in
Noir 
Hard to imagine now but long before Richard Attenborough became Lord Dickie, benevolent patriarch of British moviedom, he specialised in playing weaselly little thugs and punks. Brighton Rock, adapted from Graham Greene’s classic novel, offered him one of his best early roles as Pinkie, juvenile leader of a seedy gang of racetrack crooks in the Sussex seaside town. When it seems an innocent young waitress may know too much about one of their killings, Pinkie decides to keep her quiet by marrying her. But in Greene’s world of guilt-ridden Catholicism and inexorable doom, it was never going to be that easy.
Is the famous twist ending a cop-out? That depends just how much irony you read into it. But the Brighton atmosphere, all tawdry gaiety shot through with a crackling undercurrent of fear, is so vivid you can smell it. Made with a cool, dispassionate eye by the Boulting Brothers (before they turned jokey with the likes of I’m Alright Jack, for instance) and superbly shot by Harry Waxman, this is one of Britain’s few great contributions to the noir thriller cycle. Young Dickie, twitchy, vicious and terrified, is a revelation–and don’t miss William Hartnell, the original Dr Who, as his cynical sidekick. –Philip Kemp Rightly regarded as a genuine classic of British cinema, Brighton Rock has stood the test of time remarkably well to emerge as a tense, original thriller. Although there is much that is old-fashioned here (particularly the less than convincing East End accents), the tale of feuding gangster factions holds up favourably compared to modern-day efforts. In place of the now all-too-familiar violence is a quiet, brooding menace with much of the black and white film shot in the dark shadows of the underworld. Richard Attenborough holds it all together with his remarkable portrayal of young gangster Pinkie, exuding a threatening aura while often saying very little. Not surprisingly, given its base in Graham Greene’s famous novel, the film has an exceptionally strong storyline that is matched by the directions and performances. A good lesson in timeless film making.
On the DVD: Brighton Rock on disc sadly is a package with nothing to offer over the standard video release. The black and white footage shows little sign of remastering, nor does the soundtrack. There are no extras whatsoever—this is surely a massive oversight given the classic nature of the film itself. –Phil Udell
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