miniblog archive

Green screened. Sadly, this spoils one of Heroes's genuinely great moments. http://ff.im/-gcQ83

"Anne Diamond v the Guardian: a memory-jog" in which Marina Hyde readjusts Anne's memory on something the paper printed. http://ff.im/-gcKXj

Why Piracy Works Edition [For What It's Worth] http://ff.im/-gcGos

Errant lives are human, yet the internet never forgets. Libby Brooks offers all the reasons why I don't talk about work on this blog. http://ff.im/-gcErO

"...and the cauldron of penguins" (from a suggestion by Mark Kermode and Simon Mayo) http://ff.im/-gcBko

I love you, Mom. I Hate you, Fake-heart. Kevin Smith writes a bit more about his plane outrage, forensically explaining the contradictions in what the airline has said. http://ff.im/-gcAl8

Steal this British Beauty's DOCTOR WHO style. I'm slowly coming to the conclusion that the most significant statement on the future of the series in that promo image are Amy's cowgirl boots. http://ff.im/-gaY8Y

The Art Of Germany coming to BBC Four in autumn 2010. I'm hoping that this is become a life mission for Andrew Graham Dixon, like my local art gallery visits and there'll be a series about every country in the world. I'm hoping we'll see The Art of Denmark at least. Or The Art of Trinidad and Tobago. http://ff.im/-gaTPM

Werner Herzog Reads Curious George. Recently @filmfour asked who we'd like to narrate our lives. Surely it has to be Werner Herzog. Only he could capture the sheer futility of it all. If female, Imogen Stubbs. http://ff.im/-gaSWp

Ship Your Bags to Save on Airline Fees and Enjoy Better Consumer Protection [Air Travel Tip] http://ff.im/-gaS5O

Librarian who admits to not reading any sci-fi recommends some sci-fi. Anonymous commenters hold a convention underneath. http://bit.ly/deHiyY

In movies begin responsibilities. Jim Emmerson is essentially saying that with our limited lifespans, why do we spend so long watching rubbish films, almost actively seeking them out. http://ff.im/-gauyS

"I like doing stuff but I end up doing the same stuff again and again." http://bit.ly/aZ9qBd (I think Craig might have something here.)

Liverpool Banksy rat pub building sold for £114,000 at auction. This is for Annette. http://ff.im/-gapUZ

30 More Great Chat Roulette Screenshots. I tried Chat Roulette properly the other night. Did end up talking to anyone but did see the kinds of things I haven't seen since I stopped going swimming. http://ff.im/-g9ORb

Student suspended for slamming teacher on Facebook can sue http://ff.im/-g9MZ8

"The elephants in the room at TED." Or how the other people have tech conferences. http://ff.im/-g9JMX

"Google Buzz: Not fit for purpose" I turned it off as soon as Google let me. http://ff.im/-g9I3d

The Daily Mail Naturally ignores Stephen Gately Inquiry Outcome http://ff.im/-g9GGp

Moir 'illogical' and 'distasteful' but not in breach of Code, rules PCC http://ff.im/-g9GcC

Florence + The Machine - Lungs MP3 album £3 @ Amazon (the perfect accompaniment to writing about Woody Allen) http://ff.im/-g8hQW

It seems that people would feel much better about businesses if they simply released statements like this straight away http://bit.ly/cixwqq (The Paperchase outrage concludes)

Italian TV chef axed after recommending cat stew http://ff.im/-g54TM

BBC Films sprints ahead with Ovett and Coe. If this was an episode of Lost, Colin Welland would be John Locke. http://ff.im/-g5475

The London Perambulator. You may have already read the interview with Roger Ebert, so I thought I'd link to an example of the brilliant writing he's producing lately. Who needs Google Street View? http://ff.im/-g52PL

A Sane Response . . . David Thorne deals with a problem at his child's school. http://ff.im/-g4YHh

Floating bus tests are grounded after 60 minutes http://ff.im/-g4VBK

A new global visual language for the BBC's digital services. Beautiful. Simple. http://ff.im/-g2sSU

Why do women want to be Wags? Why indeed. Sorry if this beginning to look like "The Best of The Guardian" http://ff.im/-g2p96

Olivia Williams talks random roles with the AV Club. Sadly ignores her brilliant cameo as Chaucer's wife in A Knight's Tale. http://ff.im/-g2nY7

In its time. Useful recommendations for the Radio 4 "In Our Time" archive from the Illuminations blog. http://ff.im/-g29ZF

Liberal Democrats propose guaranteed BBC production quota for radio indies http://ff.im/-g268x

TV Repairs. Yes, this is exactly how it was. It's surprising that with the increased price of decent flat-screen televisions, rental shops haven't flourished again. http://ff.im/-g24ja

Production Management Assistantt, Sarah Jane Adventures at BBC Wales. We already knew that show had been commissioned, but it's rare that we see this kind of tangible proof. http://ff.im/-g0Wj0

The "political agenda" of Doctor Who. Fabulously entertaining slot on Newsnight this. Not since Michael Howard have I seen someone drink the whole of the supplied glass of water as quickly as Andrew Cartmell. http://ff.im/-g0M7L

Unlink Your Feeds. I have asked and apparently people like these links turning up in my twitter feed. So they're staying. For now. http://ff.im/-fZPHt

Quickie divorce for only £40, + court costs( if applicable) @ Quickie divorce.com http://ff.im/-fZOC1

This Is What Happens When British Nerds Don't Have Doctor Who to Watch (although I'd intrigued to know if the Venn diagram of fandom is this inclusive) http://ff.im/-fZMls

6Music saved for a delighted nation. But what about BBC4? http://ff.im/-fZH3M

Geeks Beyond Firewalls: A day in a life of a Syrian techie http://ff.im/-fZHuH

Treasure-trove of art films released online in groundbreaking partnership between BBC and Henry Moore Foundation http://ff.im/-fZFOU

This Mind Blowing Garden Office Will Have You Rethinking Where You Work http://ff.im/-fZDWI

'The Beat is On' looks at relationship between music and visual art http://ff.im/-fZvl5

You've got spram! The search for radio contributors isn't as smooth as you'd think. http://ff.im/-fZqwb

eHow: As easy as one, two, three http://ff.im/-fZqwg

10,000 Galaxies in 3D http://ff.im/-fZqwc

Prosthetics expert struck off after giving patient two left feet http://ff.im/-fZqwe

Valentine's Day - Worst. Movie. Ever. http://ff.im/-fZqwd

doctorwho: BBC Release for Matt Smith's Series 1. Space Whale! Space Whale! http://ff.im/-fSJlv

Nerds Win: Barbie Is a Computer Engineer http://ff.im/-fSIwD

Am I confusing people by linking in line text? http://ff.im/-fSEUD

Hitchcock Cameos (and Complete Films) http://ff.im/-fSEIM

Guns don’t kill people, puppies do. Ben Goldacre on the news that pets are contributing to global warming. http://ff.im/-fSqtd

An Art Deco Cinema in the 9th (en Paris) http://ff.im/-fSndM

Drinker abandoned tank outside pub http://ff.im/-fSmAq

Design set to make the pint glass safer http://ff.im/-fSeQO