I watched Bedazzled on BBC1 last night. It was one of those movies that had been evading me for sometime. I remembering catching glimses of it on Sky, but never having the time to spare to sit down and watch the film in it’s entirity. Overall, a watchable movie with some funny moments. However, the main surprise for me was the end credits. A song started playing and instantly I recognised the ‘sound’ of the artist. I think that is what makes a band stand out from others. Bands which create their own unique sound. This doesn’t occur very often. I was trying to think of other bands whom have created their own unique sound. It was not uncommon to recognize bands by hearing only the first few notes of the song due to their distinctive and unique sound. Perhaps, Duran Duran, Bee Gees, can’t think of any others at the moment. Name of the song, "Change Your Mind". The name of the band. Sister Hazel. My mind flashed back to April 2003 . When this band had first come to my attention. Again, simply through a chance of me picking up a Zip Disk. I even share my birthday with the lead singer, Ken Block (even if he is some 15 years my senior!)
Talking Movies. I was looking back at how many times I went to the cinema this year. I was mainly reflecting on the fact that I have seen fewer movies this year than in any time previously. I went to the cinema on the following occassions last year:
In 2002, I must have gone to the cinema at least 5 times as much as in 2003. Oh well, never mind. I suppose the fact that most of these movies become available on DVD, so soon after release is one of the main reasons. Apparently there has been a big resurgence in the film industry and more people are going tot he cinema that ever before.
Heading back to Leicester tomorrow. I must admit that I am looking forward to going back, even if I have my exams to face. Although the holidays are a great time, they don’t last forever, and as everyone else’s life goes back to normal. You feel rather uncomfortable being here. So another reason to head back to University, perhaps slightly earlier than expected. Although, I must confess that every year I have headed back to Uni early in January, in order to beat the rush of other students and settle down back into work mode after the break.
Looking forward to the FA Cup ties this weekend. Arsenal do not play until tomorrow afternoon but some of the matches today will let us know what the competition is like for coming rounds.