2001: A Space Odyssey – The Film That Still Orbits Above Everything Else

There has never been another film like it, and there may never be again. When Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey premiered in April 1968, audiences famously walked out in confusion. Critics called it pretentious, boring, incomprehensible. Yet within months … Continue reading 2001: A Space Odyssey – The Film That Still Orbits Above Everything Else

Sir Benjamin Slade: ‘Matchmaker, Matchmaker, Make Me A Match! ‘

Sir Benjamin Slade, a 79-year-old baronet, seeks an “ideal bride” with stringent requirements, including a shotgun licence and an ability to bear male heirs. His list has drawn both amusement and criticism, highlighting the challenges of aging and tradition in aristocracy. Amidst the spectacle, he aims to secure his lineage. Continue reading Sir Benjamin Slade: ‘Matchmaker, Matchmaker, Make Me A Match! ‘