Tag: barcelona
Barcelona
Jaume I of Aragó was one of Barcelona’s many notable figures. Descended from French and Byzantine nobility, his exotic origins were matched by an illustrious childhood spent in the thick of the Occitan struggles.
The thirteenth was the century in Europe that instigated the beginnings of a consolidation of power from which Jaume would personally profit …
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Bus 174 (Ônibus 174)
Directors: José Padilha, Felipe Lacerda Brazil, 2002 José Padilha’s enthralling documentary seems much shorter than its two and a half hours’ length. This is the direct result of presenting the material with artful care, …
- Originally published: 28 Mar 2007 in Film
Winter holiday in Egypt
Our first of two trips to Egypt, this week away was a double header with Florence during the Christmas and New Year holiday period 2005-6. This first time was all about getting some …
- Originally published: 25 Jan 2006 in Middle East
Body Worlds in Brussels
The art of the Ancient Greeks and of the Renaissance shares a common concern for anatomical accuracy. It comes as no surprise, then, that these were also periods in which anatomy itself …
- Originally published: 5 Oct 2008 in Museums & Galleries
Hot Fuzz
Director: Edgar Wright United Kingdom, 2007 As far as genre parodies go, any British attempt to do a buddy cop movie would have to make do with American material. That’s what makes Hot Fuzz …
- Originally published: 25 Feb 2007 in Film
Back to books
After a spell reading work-related stuff and watching screens for entertainment, I recently returned to my beloved literature. Here’s my current list (and ignore the cheapo deals if you’re a latecomer): Natsuo Kirino “Out” Haruki …
- Originally published: 19 Jul 2005 in Books
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Hello you. I'm Mike Padgett and I work in the technology sector as an Information Designer.
I also enjoy travel, concerts, films and walking.
I'm based in Brussels, Belgium. My current favourite Belgian beer is St Feuillien Brune.