Looper wants to be a Matrix for a new generation. In reality, it is nothing more than a forgettable, if engaging, sci-fi romp September 27, 2012 FILM LOOPER Cert 15 | *** Looper is one of those movies that keeps you engaged but then leaves you feeling slightly empty. Set in the year 2044, when the world is something of a mess, powerful criminal groups run the city and everywhere is awash with drug-taking, law breaking delinquents. The “looper” is prince [...]
Ferrell’s zaniness is a mismatch for the satirical humour of The Campaign September 27, 2012 FILM THE CAMPAIGN Cert 15 | ** Jay Roach’s new film The Campaign takes inspiration from the current US election – particularly, it would seem, the Republican primaries – with its depiction of two North Carolinians vying for a seat in congress. Cam Brady (Will Ferrell) is the folksy, Rick Perry-esque favourite, campaigning on the [...]
This clichéd war flop is a real aircrash September 27, 2012 FILM CROSS OF HONOR Cert 15 | * Cross of Honour takes place during the beginning of World War Two. The RAF and the Luftwaffe are locked in an aerial battle for strategically important, mineral-rich Norway. During a chance skirmish, two planes – one British and one German – are shot down in a snow-covered [...]
Big drift on Europe means the visitors are the value to defend the Ryder Cup September 27, 2012 IN just a few hours the 39th Ryder Cup will get underway at Medinah Country Club in Illinois where Europe will be hoping to claim a fifth trophy in six competitions. It promises to be one of the most competitive tournaments in recent memory with all 24 of the players ranked inside the world’s top [...]
Ian Poulter to continue great record and Tiger Woods can finally shine September 27, 2012 LOOKING at the European top points scorer market, it’s no surprise to see in-form world No1 Rory McIlroy heading the betting at a general 5/1. The Northern Irishman is in superb form, having won three tournaments, including the PGA Championship, in the last two months. He is likely to be paired with fellow countryman, good [...]
Arsenal and Chelsea to cancel each other out at the Emirates September 27, 2012 ARSENAL are in the middle of a tricky set of fixtures but they were impressive at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday against champions Manchester City and thoroughly deserved their point. The Gunners are playing with far more confidence this season and they are solid at the back, except for their suspect zonal defending at corners. [...]
Classy Maureen can give Hannon another Cheveley Park September 27, 2012 RICHARD Hannon won the Cheveley Park Stakes back in 2006 with the top class Indian Ink and he may have unearthed another star filly in the shape of MAUREEN. The daughter of Holy Roman Emperor won the Princess Margaret easily at Ascot last month and she was very unlucky behind Sendmylovetorose in the Cherry Hinton. [...]
Europe back in crisis mode September 26, 2012 THE EUROZONE came crashing back down to reality yesterday, as riots in Greece and worries over Spain saw markets turn red. In Athens a general strike organised by trade unions was splintered by outbursts of violence between police and clusters of troublemakers among the protesters. Molotov cocktails and other missiles were hurled at the police, [...]
RBS traders boasted of Libor fixing September 26, 2012 TRADERS at RBS exchanged messages joking about their ability to manipulate Libor by entering false interest rates, according to court documents filed last week in Singapore, it emerged yesterday. Instant messages show trader Tan Chi Min telling colleagues the bank’s submissions changed the rate and so global interest rates. A message from April 2008 read: [...]
Banking industry calls for tough Libor punishments September 26, 2012 BANKERS who manipulate key interest rate Libor should face tougher personal fines in future, according to the industry body that oversees the benchmark rate. A leaked letter written by British Bankers’ Association (BBA) boss Anthony Browne urges top regulator Martin Wheatley to ban rate-fixers from working in the industry again, and to name and shame [...]
