Posted by Notcot on Jan 1, 2011 in
Noir 
Director Billy Wilder (Sunset Boulevard) and writer Raymond Chandler (The Big Sleep) adapted James M. Cain’s hard-boiled novel into this wildly thrilling story of insurance man Walter Neff (Fred MacMurray), who schemes the perfect murder with the beautiful dame Phyllis Dietrichson (Barbara Stanwyck: kill Dietrichson’s husband and make off with the insurance money. But, of course, in these plots things never quite go as planned, and Barton Keyes (Edward G. Robinson) is the wily insurance investigator who must sort things out. From the opening scene you know Neff is doomed, as the story is told in flashback; yet, to the film’s credit, this doesn’t diminish any of the tension of the movie. This early film noir flick is wonderfully campy by today’s standards, and the dialogue is snappy (“I thought you were smarter than the rest, Walter. But I was wrong. You’re not smarter, just a little taller”), filled with lots of “dame”s and “baby”s. Stanwyck is the ultimate femme fatale, and MacMurray, despite a career largely defined by roles as a softy (notably in the TV series My Three Sons and the movie The Shaggy Dog), is convincingly cast against type as the hapless, love-struck sap. –Jenny Brown
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Posted by Notcot on Jul 13, 2010 in
Gadgets 
View & Record Microscopic Images and Videos on your PC
- Record microscopic photographic stills and video clips 1.3 Mega Pixels CMOS image sensor High magnification power of 200x LED illumination built-in to allow enough light for bright and sharp images for viewing or imaging of microscopic specimens Powered via USB port Perfect for hobbyists and collectors, as you can get really close to your subject – holding the microscope as a ‘pen’ Stand included Ideal for recording serial numbers and hallmarks on jewellery for insurance purposes, or for simply keeping the children occupied Size: 110(L) x 33(R)mm
Price : £ 29.95
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Posted by Notcot on Jun 28, 2010 in
Gadgets 
View & Record Microscopic Images and Videos on your PC or Mac
- Powerful 2 megapixel sensor allows you to zoom in at up to 400x magnification Simply upload the software provided to your PC and connect microscope to your computer’s USB port View and save the images on your PC or Mac Also record photographic stills and video clips on computer Can hold the microscope as a ‘pen’ or using the stand provided Super bright white LED for illumination Dimensions: 7cm(W) x 14cm(H) x 12cm(D) Ideal for hobbies, science education, jewellery, stamp collectors, or technical exploration as you get really close to your subject Also good for general use – recording serial numbers and hallmarks on jewellery for insurance purposes
Price : £ 59.95
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