Cold + Phone Interview = Second Interview!

I woke up this morning and my worst nightmare had been realised. The sore throat from yesterday had worsened and my nose was blocked up like Robin Hood roundabout on a school morning (HELL YES! First motoring joke since learning to drive - that felt so good!). So with half an hour to prepare for my Waitrose phone interview I had a look across their website whilst rapidly sniffing Vicks VapoRub. Then, with a no entry sign blu-tacked to my door I sat down and awaited the call. I fluffed a couple of questions but I think came across pretty well overall. The lady must have thought so as i've now got a group interview to attend next week. Should be good! Chris (working at the Thatcham store) assures me that a suit is proper attire for such a meeting.

I edited the last bit of the outtakes from our latest sketch today and will attempt to upload the footage tonight. In the mean time, if you haven't seen Dan splashing around in a ford then there you go. I also uploaded a Lake District Montage from a while ago to my lovely vimeo account.

This has been my first relaxed day in a while so I spent some time kitting out my car. After tales of Dan Saturley's glovebox catching light I readily purchased a fire extinguisher which now lives next to my spare tire. I also have a blank button on the dashboard so ordered some stickers to place over it. After giving one to Dan - his looks like this:

Right then - i'm off to bed. After finishing Bruce Campbell: If Chins Could Kill on the train last week, I am contemplating whether to re-read it. It's either that or sauntering back into the Harry Potter books - either way i'll be surrounded by Karvol...

Night night - stay tuned for some more videos tomorrow!
-Mark :D

Empire Big Scre-ALIENS!?

Evening! Just got back from a pretty hectic day at the O2 Arena - had a great time at the Empire Big Screen event. Sarah and Dan picked us up this morning and we headed off to Leavesden Studios. My cousin Sarah has recently been helping out with 'Birds and Animals' who provide the furry companions for the Harry Potter films. As we drove through to donate some pet supplies we were treated to the sight of a decrepit 'Privet Drive' - I found it quite sad to realise that such an awesome part of my childhood is over. But - its all soon to be moved into the Harry Potter Experience which opens in 2012. Screw the Olympics - the dark lord is in town!


-Privet Drive standing tall-

At the O2 we saw some more of the animals from HP, attended an interview with Noel Clarke (woop!), saw LOADS of costumes and memorabilia, played an amazing game of Laserquest (I lost with a pathetic 5% accuracy) and went to an exclusive screening of 'Cowboys and Aliens'. Although extremely high concept - I found this film reasonably enjoyable for what it was. Well made, slick and Freddie Wong related. That's right Fordy - Daniel Craig is your Wookiee bitch now...

-Noel Clarke scoring 8/10 in his movie mastermind quiz-

Here is another treat for you - click here to see my Resident Evil 4 Nightmare when we went up to Bournemouth last year. Basically Jamie and the gang film my reactions as I play through the game. I apologise in advance for any profanities and inappropriate behaviour on my part - the game began to take it's toll! You don't have to watch all of it though - edited down from playing every night for a week means it's pretty long!

Blimey it's late now - coming home in the car and clumsily writing this entry on my phone so yesterday's comment about spelling has probably gone out the window! Anyway - another early morning tomorrow as I have a phone interview for a job at Waitrose in the morning and I have to pre-prepare some notes in case I freeze up.

Keep on enjoying the summer!
-Mark :D

The week that I learnt to speak

Hello! It's Mark back again for a bit - hopefully improving this blog's spelling until Theo gets back. I have just finished my weeks work experience at 'The Mill' and it was certainly very interesting. The first day was a bit of a scare - I found the train system a little confusing and then managed to get lost on my way to the office. I had to phone up the company and ask a policeman for directions - all very embarrassing. I then spent most of the day looking down into the washing up bowl and occasionally running a coffee up to one of the suites. However - as the week progressed, I started talking to the other runners there and getting to do a few more exciting jobs. They were all really nice people and it was good fun working with them - i'm hoping to go back during another holiday. Jack summed it up for me as I was just about to leave: "Sorry it was pretty f*cking manic but that's the life of a runner". As I walked through the underground with The Evening Standard under my arm, a weeks worth of invaluable experience under my belt and two free t-shirts in my bag - I tossed a coin to a cheery busker and thought to myself "this is the life for me".

Just a quick present for you all - click here to see Theo and I shooting BB's at a snowman. Hopefully i'll have uploaded some more goodies by tomorrow.

I just watched 'Battle: Los Angeles' and found it a bit of a disappointment - the only reason I watched it in the first place was to please the rest of the family! The acting was pretty diabolical and the plot was predictable. This was a world away from 'The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou' which I found fresh and incredibly amusing.

Right - i'm off to bed as it's an early morning tomorrow. I'm heading off to the Empire Big Screen event but stopping off at the Warner Brothers Lot to see what is left of Privet Drive - exciting stuff!

-Mark :D

Last one from me!

So! This is the last cover post from me as I am flying away to Menorca for a week! Don't cry, I'll bring you back a memento. Plus Mark is taking over for the rest of the days till the 19th when Theo gets back. In that time, on the 17th, is results day! I have no idea of what I am going to get, it is one of those things that you rely on fate to give you your future.

I don't have much to say but I do have a confession to make. From countless times playing on my guitar and my sister turning on the television, the programs are too childish and boring to pay attention to. But now, every week day from 4:30 on CITV, 'Almost Naked Animals' has become a new favourite. Don't ask me why, but I think its hilarious.

And after that bombshell, I leave you to the rantings of Mark Stopher, who will give you his undivded attention every evening. I don't know what he has in store but I am certain that it will be about his day.

So long. Daniel.

Today is Thursday, right?

As the summer holidays go on, I really am losing track of time. I just managed to remember that I had Martial Arts today! Dear me. I've just finished watching what seems to be the penultimate episode of the Torchwood epic going on at the moment. Good thing is, it always seems like its going to be the second to last and then it isn't! Which is good as long as there is enough plot in the story. I do love a bit of Torchwood and everything but these recent episodes haven't lived up to standard, so hopefully it is going to be huge at the end.

For the film bit, I watched the trailer to 'Tintin' and 'Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy'. Both of which I am really excited for! I suggest you watch them yourself on IMBD for the full effect... I won't spoil it.

To be frank, I haven't actually done much today. Neither does Theo usually but that doesn't stop him writing a couple of paragraphs about it. I'll come up with something new for tomorrows blog (my punishment for forgetting yesterdays).

Till tomorrow!

Just milling along...

Hey guys! Mark here - haven't posted on this blog in quite a while :D I've been pretty busy this last week working on the long awaited website update so you can all look forward to that. Our new sketch is edited and should be up on YouTube as soon as my internet connection allows it. In the meantime - here are the outtakes from our coursework reel if you wanna take a look. Chris has been filming some of the BTEC Dance work at Trinity if you fancy watching that as well.

This week i've been commuting up to London for some work experience at visual effects company 'The Mill' which is full of amazing people. I have spilled 3 drinks so far - i'm hoping that I improve my waiting skills as the week progresses. I was a little worried about travelling up there the first time - especially considering these riots going on. Luckily i've managed to avoid any unpleasantness so far but the kitchen is full of talk about journeying home.

So - Theo is back on the 19th before going away on some Scout thing so Dan and I will entertain you until then. Hopefully i'll be a little bit less hopeless with updating the website and actually watching some films to talk about on here. The last thing I watched was... umm... 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit' which was excellent! That scene with the little boot brought a tear to my eye - soon wiped away by the hilarious Bob Hoskins in a gruff character reminiscent of 'The Long Good Friday'. I should be going up to the Empire Big Screen event on Sunday - so will have lots to talk about then. I spent the last week up in Blackpool visiting family and had a sweet experience at the Lytham Proms - more about that in my next entry.

-Night night and over to you Dan :D

Woopsie!

Sorry guys, this post was supposed to be yesterdays post but I have only just worked out the username!
At about 4 o'clock yesterday, I deposited my spoils from my trip to Derbyshire last week. Up there I worked a two day shift at the Bakewell show, which a fantastic experience, plus you get paid £35 a day. Its not bad at all.
Plus, my grandmother has given me £200 to start driving! So, given the time and the will power, I will be learning to drive very soon!

Since this is Theo's blog, I think its only appropriate I talk about films.
So, yesterday night, I watched Blade again. A classic badass vampire movie. It is a lot of fun plus IMBD gave it 7.0/10, which is pretty good. The plot is quite original although it is the classic 'one man, who has deep emotional troubles, can save the world from this one major bad guy, who the protagonist is linked with in some way.' The apocalypse in this film is brought on by the resurrection of an ancient blood god, which its birth will turn everyone into vampires. PLOTHOLE! If the world is completely turned into the vampiric race, then who are they going to feed on?! See, either the bad guys know they are going to lose or they are just plain stupid. I believe it's the former, because nobody can win against Wesley Snipes.

Untill Wednesday! - Daniel