Get on your bike this Winter December 10, 2012 The weather may have taken a turn for the worse, but that won’t stop London’s hordes of cyclists from taking to the saddle. This means that, even more than usual, the right equipment and accessories are essential for life on the road. For jackets, no fit can match the sleek shape of Gore’s Bike Wear [...]
For a relaxing retreat without the airport ordeal, give the Lakes a go December 9, 2012 IF YOU look out the window, there is a good chance it’s raining. Unless you’re on the underground, in which case it will just be inky blackness, endlessly rushing by. Anyway, the point is, the weather is bad at the moment, so taking a holiday in the Lake District might not seem like the most [...]
The wild, wonderful tale of the Bentley Boys December 7, 2012 When Bentley unleashes its Continental GT3 racer next year, it will be the first time for generations that owners will be able to join a Bentley racing team. This raises the mouth-watering prospect we could be looking at a whole new generation of Bentley Boys; flamboyant, wealthy and talented gentlemen racers of an ilk not [...]
The transformation of Jessica Ennis December 7, 2012 I ADORE Victoria Beckham and Alexander McQueen…” “I’d love to start my own fashion label…” “I’ve been to two award ceremonies in the last two nights…” You would be forgiven for thinking these were the words of a Hollywood starlet or seasoned pop star. But this is Jessica Ennis – the poster girl for the [...]
The schlocky horror show December 6, 2012 FILM THE MAN WITH THE IRON FISTS Cert 18 *** Written AND directed by Wu-Tang founding member and long time buddy of Quentin Tarantino, the RZA, The Man with the Iron Fists sails dangerously close to the point at which geeky fanboy genre pastiche turns into plain, simple rubbish. The Man with the Iron Fists [...]
Meta doesn’t mean better December 6, 2012 FILM SEVEN PSYCHOPATHS Cert 18 | by Alex Dymoke ** Writing a film about writers’ block is sort of confessing you can’t think of anything to say. But writing isn’t only blocked by a lack of ideas. Blockages can also be caused by too many. The latter is a problem for Seven Psychopaths, the smart [...]
Plus: uncomfortable thrillers, indie rom coms and Miley Cyrus December 6, 2012 FILM Celeste & Jesse Forever Cert 15 | by Steve Dinneen *** Celeste & Jesse Forever opens with one of those cutesy “couple bonding” montages familiar to anyone with the constitution to regularly sit through romantic comedies. But ha! It’s not what you think! They are separated! High flyer Celeste and underachiever Jesse are one [...]
Where to Drink December 6, 2012 Warm the cockles of your heart this festive season with a beverage from one of London’s newest ventures. South Kensington’s The Brompton Club was recently rebooted as Brompton by London nightlife impresarios Antoin Commane and Diego Bivero-Volpe. The revamped private members’ club features a country chic design with Art Deco gracenotes and a nod towards [...]
Celebrate Christmas in style this year December 6, 2012 1. Slava’s Snowshow at the Royal Festival Hall 17 Dec – 7 Jan After a sell-out session last Christmas, Slava’s Snowshow returns to London’s Royal Festival Hall this month. The internationally acclaimed show is ideal for a family day out, featuring performances from clowns and musicians with a finale that leaves the audience knee-deep in [...]
Nintendo hopes its wacky Wii U console will herald better times December 5, 2012 It’s been a tough old year for Nintendo. The grand old company, which started life in 1889 selling playing cards (an operation it still continues in its native Japan), this year slumped to its first annual loss since going public in 1981. Lots of things were to blame: the end of the cycle of its [...]