Author Archives: odeboyz

Film Review: The Gentlemen (Michael McConaugh and Hugh Grant) (2020)

Posted on January 27, 2020 by odeboyz

Recently I saw The Irishman, which has been lauded as yet another example of Scorsese’s genius. Where does this leave Guy Ritchie? It’s easy to mock Ritchie’s so-called ‘geezer’ movies. The infamous role he gave to Vinnie Jones in Lock, … Continue reading →

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Too much information

Posted on January 23, 2020 by odeboyz

A married couple were golfing when she asked: “Honey, if I died would you get married again?” “No sweetie.” “I’m sure you would.” “Okay, I would.” “Would she sleep in our bed?” “I guess so.” “Would you let her use … Continue reading →

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It wasn’t all glamour being a Roman Emperor

Posted on January 23, 2020 by odeboyz

Of the 69 rulers of the unified Roman Empire, from Augustus (d. 14 CE) to Theodosius (d. 395 CE), 62% suffered violent death. https://marginalrevolution.com/marginalrevolution/2020/01/facts-about-deaths-of-roman-emperors.html#comments

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A designer present for Facebook enthusiasts

Posted on January 20, 2020 by odeboyz

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Book Review: A A Dhand ~ Streets of Darkness (2016)

Posted on January 20, 2020 by odeboyz

The ever popular maverick Detective Inspector genre attracts some of Britain’s best writers. I suppose they’re like bank robbers: they go where the money is. Dhand’s creation is the Sikh Harry Virdee, who’s married to a Muslim. His brother, Ronnie, … Continue reading →

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Trump: Master of the Universe

Posted on January 16, 2020 by odeboyz
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The golfer and the chicken

Posted on January 16, 2020 by odeboyz

A golfer sliced a ball into a field of chickens, striking one of the hens and killing it instantly. He was understandably upset, and sought out the farmer. “I’m sorry,” he said, “my terrible tee shot hit one of your … Continue reading →

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Gordon Brown’s* Aspiration to End Childhood Poverty, 1997-2010

Posted on January 16, 2020 by odeboyz

Gordon Brown became Chancellor after the Labour landslide of 1997. His aspiration was to end childhood poverty and no one would ever have a better opportunity. The Conservative party was in utter disarray and both he and Tony Blair commanded … Continue reading →

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Is war just sexier than peace?

Posted on January 13, 2020 by odeboyz

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Book Review: Leslie Thomas ~ Virgin Soldiers (1966)

Posted on January 13, 2020 by odeboyz

Spike Milligan wrote his brilliant war autobiographies1 to considerable acclaim but he was building on this autobiographical novel by Leslie Thomas. Unlike Milligan Thomas took part in one of a series of grim colonial wars, which are now forgotten. The … Continue reading →

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