tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591186326413607978.post3803735991450298651..comments2022-10-29T09:49:36.247+01:00Comments on Happy Valley: ITMAGaryAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06963552380378929829noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591186326413607978.post-37712666097877121742017-03-04T15:19:34.453+00:002017-03-04T15:19:34.453+00:00I think loitering is probably a better description...I think loitering is probably a better description of my (in) activity lately. The hands are finally on the mend, thanks for asking. Their recovery is due to a fairly standard drug which, according to my latest consultant (!), I should have been given two years ago, once it was clear the various balms and ointments weren't working. Three more months on the tablets and I'll be signed off as clear, thank God. Unfortunately I no longer see the very decorative Dr Zalazny, but I'd see the village blacksmith to get the cure.GaryAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06963552380378929829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591186326413607978.post-68924129830165196162017-03-03T21:06:41.489+00:002017-03-03T21:06:41.489+00:00Good to see you are still lurking about! How are ...Good to see you are still lurking about! How are your hands healing? Hopefully, you are making good progress on the road to recovery.Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591186326413607978.post-13126445265193835672017-02-26T23:14:26.993+00:002017-02-26T23:14:26.993+00:00I was a bit cagey about going to see it at first, ...I was a bit cagey about going to see it at first, but, I'm glad to say, my faith in Mr Boyle was justified.GaryAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06963552380378929829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591186326413607978.post-3279049290754278272017-02-26T15:19:00.216+00:002017-02-26T15:19:00.216+00:00Good choice Gary!Good choice Gary!The Angry Lurkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01227314379603418332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591186326413607978.post-46606618454351143122017-02-26T12:42:10.695+00:002017-02-26T12:42:10.695+00:00Well gentlemen, I think the answer has to be yes, ...Well gentlemen, I think the answer has to be yes, go and see it (though these days it may be out on DVD in about ten minutes!). <br /><br />The film takes up the story of the original, but twenty years on, and revolves around an attempt by Renton to set things straight without suffering death or actual bodily harm at the hands of Begbie. There are differences from the original, most noticeably the polished performances of the actors who now make up a very strong cast, especially Ewan Bremner who plays Spud. It's also obvious that Danny Boyle had a few bob to make this one rather than the budget of just two and six and a book of Green Shield stamps for the original.<br /><br />It's lost the shock element of the first film, but time has moved on and it takes a hell of a lot to engender shock and awe these days. Frankly, I think it would detract from the storyline. Nevertheless, well worth a viewing and Irvine Welsh's cameo appearance is actually quite good too.<br /><br />Now back to the cooking sherry . . . .GaryAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06963552380378929829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591186326413607978.post-84470548506103022922017-02-26T11:15:13.780+00:002017-02-26T11:15:13.780+00:00Good to see you post again! I may have to watch th...Good to see you post again! I may have to watch this film now - I enjoyed the original, but feared that the follow-up might not be as good.Steve Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02234195401059922518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591186326413607978.post-41922252004934378512017-02-26T10:50:44.546+00:002017-02-26T10:50:44.546+00:00Great to hear from you - your posts are always a p...Great to hear from you - your posts are always a priority on the reading list. You've not been at the cooking sherry again, have you Gary?<br /><br />I haven't seen T2 - I was brutalized by the original. Is it good?<br /><br />"Choose a novel written by a retired Hibs football casual."MSFoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14470241067504971068noreply@blogger.com