http://amzn.to/2115X1B In 2011, I used to have a long commute to work so would read many books on my train journey to work, one of the books that was recommended to me was The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. It was a great recommendation as I read it in no time and quickly devoured its two sequels Catching Fire and Mockingjay! I read with anticipation that the first book … [Read more...]
Eat, Drink and Be Merry with the Movies
Many films have given us great merchandise opportunities from Clothes to Toys and we always love a bargain! Like many others, we are subscribed to Groupon and Wowcher and we get advised of their daily deals. Now to be honest, it’s rare that they are movie related. There was a reduced price for the Bond in Motion exhibition at the London Film Museum a while back. Of … [Read more...]
Don’t just watch the movies, play them!
When I was young I loved the game of Jaws, it was a lot like Buckaroo with the exception of balancing items on a saddle, you placed items in the shark’s mouth then took it in turns to hook them out, but be careful, one false move and those jaws may snap. Time moved on, as I earned money, it was time to revisit my youth so I did what any movie fan can do these days, head over … [Read more...]
Barking Mad about…Star Wars Water!
Over the last 5 weeks, when we have gone to the cinema or left for a journey, we've brought a bottle of water so we don't get thirsty and because of the packaging!!! Yes, being Barking Mad About Films, we have been swayed by Volvic's bottles made in the form of Star Wars characters. Available from selected stores, we found ours in toy shop The Entertainer and Shell … [Read more...]
BMAF Remembers Bowie and Rickman: Gone but never will be forgotten
This week, the BMAF office was shocked to hear that David Bowie had passed away, best known of course for his fantastic music, he also was known for his acting work. Many of us when younger, would have known him as the Goblin King from Jim Henson's Labyrinth, but he has done none fantasy roles from Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence to the Man Who Fell To Earth. Who can forget … [Read more...]