The Imitation Game/ Alan Turing

(Pics courtesy of Wikipedia)

A Brilliant film about a brilliant man

Due to a book project I was involved in years ago, and a general love of history, the name Turing was familiar. When I learnt the full story of Alan Turing and his horrendous treatment from his own country after his service in the second world war, I too looked forward to the film starring Benedict Cumberbatch as Turing, and he did a brilliant job. I love this movie so very very much and could not recommend it more. Of course some aspects have been dramatised but what can we realistically expect from Holly-weird. The history of Alan Turing and the Imitation Game are things that can make me cry at the drop of a hat, the injustice of it all reminds me of Nikola Tesla (don't even get me started!)

This is a brilliant film that I could not tell you enough times to watch. Learn about Alan Turing and make your own mind up about what truly being of service to 'your country' is

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Paloma Faith outfit favourites

Just some of her brilliant outfits ^_^ too many to choose from

All from Tumblr

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The Caretaker An Empty Bliss beyond this world

James Kirby (The Caretaker) was inspired to make this album after reading a study in 2010 which suggested people with Alzheimer's had an easier time remembering certain information when it's contextualised with music. 

The fascinating thing about this album is how it is edited, some of the tracks loop and repeat in parts, then jump back and forth, in others it sounds like a needle scratching on an old record, stopping or starting mid-thought or contemplation, it's never executed in the form of a "fully finished" from start to end song structure. 

None of the work feels rushed or clumsy, or just too abstract in concept, the entire album is great listening and slows you down and is comforting.

Caretaker isn't just making good music here, he makes music designed to portray and mimic the puzzle like way our memories work, sometimes so clear, sometimes a memory is similar to trying to hold onto smoke, it just slips away

I don't own any of these images or sounds, all from YouTube, link provided

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Nibbled to death by an Okapi

The first time I listened to the entirety of Machine Gun Etiquette by The Damned, the track loop at the end of Smash it up confused the crap out of me, but I knew I'd hear it somewhere before

The above animal is an Okapi, Arthur Dent brother was nibbled to death by one in the Hitchhiker's guide to the galaxy!

Well arthur isn't talking about his brother in the GIF below, but who doesn't love the Hitchhickers guide! What a series! (book, radio, tv and movie)

Culturally, I think I should just start identifying as British! 

All pics and gifs from Tumblr

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Listen below!

FKA Twigs Vogue January 2015

Man I love her!

Pics clearly from Vogue

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FKA Twigs

Listen if you haven't 

Pics from Pinterest

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Marianne Faithfull

Cemented in history, embodiment of the 60's couple

What style!

Marianne Faithfull truly has a beautiful voice!

Here is her famous performance of As tears go by, she looks like a living doll!

And of course, she is much revered in the blog-o-sphere because of her wardrobe!

Shift dresses, low heeled sandals, flats, bangs, knee high boots, paisley! Perfect!

Her hypnotic voice has kept many people company, it does seem to speak to only you

Pics from Pinterest

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Jonathan Livingston Seagull

I was talking to a lady feeding the birds in Civic centre the other day and she recommended this treasure of a book to me

Here is a link to a full PDF of the story

and here is a link to the audiobook, as read by Richard Harris.

Albus Dumbledore reading delightful tales of adventure? what could be more awesome than that!

I've heard the film isn't quite up to the standards of the book, now I am worried of ruining the place it occupies in my heart!

If you have a spare 45 minutes, I implore you to listen to this lovely tale!

Pic from Pinterest

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Bowie style

Prince among men, one of the best musicians on the planet

Just LOOK at the colours and patterns with that shock of red hair

A young Sid Vicious on his way to a Bowie concert

Pics from Tumblr

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Kate Moss shoes

So before I critique the folk at the Daily Mail for having no lives and devoting a whole post to a pair of boots Kate Moss wore to a private Prince concert, I'll go on the record as having no life either

They are BRILLIANT! So Spice Girls meet Bowie!

Pics clearly from the Daily Mail

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Spice Girls revisited

Does anyone else think 'Fran Drescher' for a moment when they see Victoria Beckham?

Pics from Pinterest

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Banners for your fakebook account

Lady of Shallot

Pottermore

Teddy has an Operation

Potter puppet pals

The best man....the better man

Vengaboys!

All pics from Tumblr

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Pink Floyd Animals: Canberra?

Would anyone happen to have a giant inflatable pig handy so we can do our own Australia-na versions of Pink Floyd's iconic 'Animals' cover? Just for funsies, not to butcher the Floyd, don't worry!

I realise this will never eventuate, but it's fun to mentally picture piggy at Telstra Tower or the Carillon. Piggy at Floriade! that would be the best ever

Pics from Tumblrs, leave abusive comments below if they belong to you and you think I'm an asshat

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Oh no!! I got to keep on moving

Link to video clip

Best ever! 

No one dances around in neon green bathers and silver accessories anymore

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Dave Vanian: primal urges

Bwahahahaha 

Thank you internet for existing

I love you Dave Vanian, your music is just as incredible as your hair, but you really do resemble a cotton-top tamarin

Pic from Tumblr

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Kate Moss accepting David Bowie's BRIT award

Anglophiles unite! No that sounds bad when you say it in some places in Australia! Political debate aside, did everyone catch that ridiculously glorious, over the top, amalgamated moment of music history and fashion clashing in the most crazy way?

I'm talking about Kate Moss accepting David Bowie's BRIT award on his behalf!

Because, you know, only having one supermodel (Iman! what a stunner!) to help with the daily tasks of Bowie-ness ain't enough, I wonder if the British will recall this as a crazily monumental moment in BRIT award history, like Ginger Spice wearing the Union Jack tea towel in the nineties? Maybe it's long reaching Britsh-ness is what enthrals me? 

I think she looked great in a surreal moment of Wow-ness!

Here is a link to a video of the moment, Noel Gallagher makes me laugh! I think Kate looks great in Bowie's iconic rabbit suit

Thoughts? Did only I enjoy this moment perhaps a bit much? I hope not!

'Stay with us Scotland!' 

Pics from Daily Mail, I realise a lot of British really don't like the DM, I do apologise, I love their ridiculousness!

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Lorde style

for Vogue, can't wait to read the full article, I really like Lorde, here is a link to her Tumblr

I really love the dress and that floral crown is beautiful! Actual crown too, not just flowers for the shoot, I love that floral headbands 'caught on' as a 'trend' so poetic dreamy and romantic, now if only the times could eradicate denim underpants and 'side boob' bleurgh...

at the Grammy's

Bold silhouette on the streets

Don't need to caption where ;) her hair is mesmerising!

and THAT! is the necklace mentioned in a previous post. I love her Daria-esque hair and tone. Not to mention the Kenzo jumper, thanks to steal their style :)!

Listen to Pure Heroine if you yet haven't, each song is great

Pics from Daily Mail and Steal her Style

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