Arabian ark an eccentric but brilliant getaway July 5, 2009 TWO cheetah brothers bask in the sunshine, panting as they stretch their lean bodies gracefully in the heat. Giraffes munch lazily on foliage while nearby a sand gazelle with her young jumps among the trees. The only sound to pierce the silence is the peacock’s call. I am lost in the scene until my driver [...]
WILDLIFE WONDER ARABIAN ORYX July 5, 2009 The Arabian oryx once roamed the Arabian peninsula in large herds covering thousands of kilometres as it followed the rains. But the animal, a species of antelope which has a white coat which helps it keep cool in the desert heat and large distinctive horns in both the male and female, was hunted to extinction [...]
Open air culture July 5, 2009 NOW that we’ve been experiencing the kind of clear blue skies and sunshine that put the last few summers, erm, in the shade, we’ve got to enjoy it. Summer in the city means making the most of its open spaces, and in this day and age, that means a whole lot more than plonking down [...]
Depp does the time but the film’s a crime July 2, 2009 FilmPUBLIC ENEMIESCert: 15 AFTER all the Terminators, Transformers, gory horror flicks and kids’ cartoons, it should be refreshing to sit down for a blockbuster that’s actually aimed at adults. Michael Mann, director of films such as Ali and Heat, has crafted a handsome-looking crime epic about the famous Thirties bank robber John Dillinger, with plenty [...]
NOW SHOWING SIX OF THE BEST July 2, 2009 THEATRE: Avenue Q Riotous and rude, the hugely popular puppetry show has found a new home at the Gielgud Theatre. ART: JW Waterhouse As well as its Summer Exhibition, the Royal Academy is showing a retrospective of the leading Pre-Raphaelite, full of maidens, myths and Victorian whimsy. FILM: Gangsters at the BFI To coincide with [...]
OUT THIS WEEKEND PREVIEWS July 2, 2009 FILMICE AGE 3 More animated, prehistoric fun to help the holiday season fly by. RED MIST Hopeless horror schlock about a sicko in a coma manipulating others into murder. STRAWBERRY & CHOCOLATE Re-release of charming Cuban drama set just prior to the revolution. DVDMARLEY & ME Comedy about a man and his dog, with Owen [...]
Covering up in style July 2, 2009 GOING to the beach is a whole fashion experience. Think you can get away with your swimsuit and an old T-shirt or sundress? No way. The sun, sand, sea or pool call for a lot more. Leaving aside totes, towels, deckchairs, designer suncream, fetching hats and gleaming sandals, let’s focus on your body. What you [...]
TALKING OF MEN’S SHIRTS… July 2, 2009 Sara Hollamby Style Counsel WHAT is the most important item of clothing a man could wear for work? Well in my opinion, it’s not necessarily his suit, although good quality tailoring is vital – it’s his shirt. Why? Because it is a piece of clothing that is next to your skin and must therefore feel [...]
Sustainable living finally comes of age July 2, 2009 A PROPERTY developer called Morpheus recently revamped three super-luxury homes on Clareville Street in South Kensington, complete with all mod-cons. Even in this climate, they sold within days of going on the market in June, at an average price of £5m. A pretty normal story for the top end of London’s property market. But what [...]
FOCUS ON: PROPERTIES WITHIN ZONE ONE July 2, 2009 CANVAS HOUSE, QUEEN ELIZABETH ST, SE1 2NLPrice: £775,000A large two-bedroom apartment set in a warehouse conversion in the Shad Thames area, this property is within a few minutes walk of London Bridge station and the Hays Galleria shopping arcade. One of the bedrooms is en suite and there is also a spacious reception room and [...]