That's How It Happened

I rushed out to see Harry Potter: TPOA. Although the ushers were armed with nightscopes (to prevent secret videoing), this failed to distract me from an enjoyablish film. As ever the sets, costumes, effects, art direction and cinematography are excellent. The adult cast put in strong performances, and the children are mostly cringeworthy. The scripting and plotting is so mechanical that the movie is stuck as a kids film for kids, as opposed to School of Rock, which is good for adults too. Mostly entertaining, with a few genuinely creepy moments, it doesn't really live up to the hype as a more mature HP flick. Worth seeing though for the best bits: Emma Thompson as Professor Trelauney, Hagrid and the Hypogriff, the end credits in the style of the Maurauder's Map.

Divercity FM (link broken) will be broadcasting across North/East London from tomorrow on 101.4fm. Highlights are sure to include DJ Charlie Beez, daily at 7pm, and apparently a live session from Alice and the Enemies.

A nice illustration of a two handed speedy shoe lace knot. The eponymous author shouldn't be laying claim to this knot, which is favoured by all flash surgeons showing off to their students, but the pictures are excellent.

How to eat sushi, including challenging ikura nigiri. My favourite, Pham Sushi, has blasted into the bigtime this week with citations in Time Out Cheap Eats, and the Times London Top 20 sushi restaurants.

Explanation of the physiology (should that be pathology?) behind the ninja death touch.

Lastly the internet classic that is Cooking with Christopher Walken.