Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 9th May, 2024.

9th May, 2024.

Right … I am up, early … !

No: my weight management classes haven’t switched to Thursdays.

No: I’ve got blood tests at Brentwood’s one hospital.

I’ve an official diabetic review in June: so this test will let my GP have the most recent results.

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All this … ?

The day I had my nephew over!

Videos were made … and fun had.

And, yes, before you ask … Jude has beaten my high score.

Several times!

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Candyman (2021) — A Review

18th September, 2021

OK … 

I am — in the immortal words of Hector the Hound … ? — a great big silly old Hector.

I usually start my film reviews off, the evening I watch the films concerned.

Then finish them off the next day, after a good night’s sleep.

You’ll have to take the thought as the metaphorical — metaphorical? proverbial? — deed.

And assume I started this, last night.

At any rate, last night’s film was something I’ve been meaning to watch for some time.

Yes: the 2021, Nia DaCosta directed, Jordan Peele produced, horror film, Candyman.

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 9th September, 2021.

9th September, 2021.

Yes: it’s officially rained, overnight.

And the day … ?   Is officially cloudy.

Which makes a nice change: even if the BBC’s weather pages tells me it’s going to be 23ºc, today.

Hey ho!

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Oh, Boy, but I’m tired!

To the point where going back to bed seems to make sense.

Getting to bed at twelve-thirty does not get easier, as you get older.

But … ?

I’m tired as a result of finishing my review of Sundown: the first episode of series one of Lovecraft Country.

As knackered as it’s left me?

I think I’ve done some good work.

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 29th August, 2021.

29th August, 2021.

It’s officially the case … that it’s vaguely sunny out.

OK, OK … sunny … 

And relatively warm … 

With a lot of clouds.

Which is good.

It means that — when I go out to buy some scouring sponges? — I can leave my coat at home.

Coatless or otherwise, though, I’ll be kicking myself.

I can’t believe I forget the blessed things, the last time I was in Sainsbury’s!

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 28th August, 2021.

28th August, 2021.

Yes: I was at the hygienists, yesterday.

I came back with cleaner teeth.

Obviously.   That’s why they call them hygienists!

I also came away with a couple of Disclosing Tablets: a couple of pills that turn any of my teeth covered in plaque, purple.

The idea is it helps you get rid of any muck: you aim for the purple bits.

Frankly?

I think I need another go.

Just to make sure … !

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 16th August, 2021.

16th August, 2021.

As I write … ?

People aren’t flying overhead, trying to kill me.

Thankfully.

As I write.

Westerners are being flown out of Afghanistan: as the Taliban have taken control go the capital city, Kabul.

It’s increasingly messy: I, for one, can only hope the situation eases soon.

But, given the Taliban’s history?

I think once the group’s consolidates power, it’s going to turn nasty.

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I think there’s little you and I can do about that.

We CAN read the newspaper, and listen to the media reports on the situation.

From the little I can see?   Many of these are critical of the decision to pull out, by US led forces: including the UK’s.

That’s … 

Possibly a little hypocritical.

As I recall, many of them were just as critical of going in: it was seen as an American mission.

And many were just as critical of staying there: potentially provoking the terrorist attacks it was supposed to stop.

Frankly?

Had forces stayed?

There would still be that criticism … 

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Black Widow — A Review

14th August, 2021.

It’s got to be said, I’m a man with time on his hand.

You’ve possibly guessed, haven’t you?

Pointless brain Teasers don’t happen by themselves, after all.

Neither do any other videos I make!

At any rate: I’ve time to watch the odd movie.

And had a choice of three, tonight: Censor, In The Earth … or Black Widow.

I went — as you’ve possibly guessed — for Black Widow.

I’ll tell you more, when I finish this post, tomorrow night.

But I think I’ve made an ungood* choice.

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 18th February, 2021.

18th February, 2021.

Right … remember I had an optician’s appointment, a couple of weeks ago?

I’ve got new spectacles: and getting another pair, next week.

As a result of the test, though?   My optometrist I had what she called a dilution test: just to check inside my eyes.

That’s my appointment, today.

And also why I’ve got the sunglasses: things have a tendency to be blindingly bright!

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 30-8-2020: 30 Days of Night.

30th August, 2020.

Right … 

I officially have a pile of bits and bobs to do, today.

Mostly … ?

Bits of editing and some tidying up.

And possible, stuff I’ve forgotten.

We’ll see.

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News … news, news, news, news, news.

I know I and regulars Olga and Debbi have — briefly — mentioned serial killers: after the trailer for Des, ITV’s docu-drama about Dennis Nilsen, dropped.

It’s one of those subjects that will get a lot of discussion, I think.

At any rate?

EssexLive.com tells us that bin bags of human remains have been found ‘at a river near Essex.’

I have two hopes, there.

One?   That the remains are identified quickly: so the family can be told.

Two … ?

That it’s a one off.

I’d hate to see a Green River Killer in the UK … 

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 29-8-2020: Bring me the Head of Saint John the Baptist

29th August, 2020.

Right … 

I’ve officially had a late night.   I’m officially tired … 

But I’ve also seen another episode of Disney+’s The Mandalorian.

It’s a good episode: I’m just not convinced it’s the best in series.

Still … 

As much as it took me a while to notice … it’s nice to see that title linked to that number … again … 

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I don’t know if you follow the news: but I’m sure you’ve heard the news of the death of actor, Chadwick Boseman, the star of Marvel’s Black Panther.

Of colon cancer, at the stupidly young age of forty-three.

I’d only seen him in Black Panther: but came away impressed, both with it, and his performance.

But lord … that’s one hell of a loss … 

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 8-1-2020: Wednesday

8th January, 2020.

Yep: that’s right … it’s Wednesday.

And, yes: yesterday was Tuesday.

And?

I spent a hell of a lot of it on the phone.

My boiler’s playing up again, I needed to re-book a gas safety check — with another department — and then … ?

Book up a repair to my letterbox lock.

It’s all go, here!

~≈∑≈~

Spiderman: Far from Home — A Review

16th November, 2019.

Right … 

Have you ever been nervous about a job interview?

I’ve got one on Monday afternoon: and I’m not nervous … yet.

I am a little intimidated by the amount of possible reading up I have to do: ands by the amount of technology I’d be selling.

It’s something of a different realm … !

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At any rate … ?

It’s a Saturday: where I’ve had little to do … bar catch something on TV.

Even with this year’s Children in Need over?   There’s still little on that I wanted to watch.

Frankly?

I — metaphorically — grabbed a film.

Yep: you’re right.

Spiderman: Far from Home.

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Aquaman — A Review

14th May, 2019.

Yes: I think I’m right.

It’s a Sunday night: and frankly?

Frankly it’s been one of those Sunday nights where I could’ve been staring at four walls, doing nothing … 

Or trying some of the sillier games on Facebook.

Don’t ask.

Really, don’t ask: 2048 Hexagon Elimination is just a bit too addictive … !

Ahem … 

!

At any rate, it’s a quiet Sunday night.

One where I fancied a film.

Yes: I’ve finally given up and watched the James Wan film that is … 

Aquaman … 

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Venom: A Review

3rd February, 2019.

OK … 

It’s just gone half past ten, if you must know.

And I am feeling decidedly annoyed at myself.

For putting my phone in the wrong place.

And not catching it in time: as it got knocked, gently slid off my desk … and landed face down on a floorboard.

You can possibly guess what I found when I picked it up, can’t you?

Yep.

£200 worth of octa-core phone … with a smashed screen.

I am — with some excuse — not a happy bunny.

But one who can, at least, head into town, tomorrow, to see if his meagre savings will get the screen replaced.

~≈§≈~

Right now, though, I’ve just seen a movie: having got back from my family’s place on the other side of town.

Vaguely thinking that I should, at least, try and spend more time with my nephew.

He’s now eight … and, I think, getting a taste for silly voices …

As you’ve possibly noticed from the introductory video.

A bit more time with Jude’s a good way — I’ve found — of putting a smile on a a face.

And certainly got me heading home in a better mood than when I went out.

At least … certainly in the mood for a movie … 

You’re right: it’s the one in the poster.

The 2018 release that is … … 

Venom.

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 16-12-2018: Noël …

16th December, 2018.

Yep: it’s officially official.

I know know a little bit more about … compositing … !

Basically?

It’s a film technique.

Someone will get filmed in front of a blue or green screen.

Then, in post production?

The blue (or green) colour would be removed … and replaced with something else.

Moving background, image, what have you … 

Frankly?

It looks interesting … if I could do it.

Then, yesterday … ?   I watched this video … 

And thought, “Oh, I’ll have to look that up.”

Then … ?

I thought about just simply double checking the Help pages for iMovie … and found that it’s something I can do in iMovie.

That’s handy to know: assuming I can get some spare bedsheets, an upright frame … and a lot of green dye.

All this … 

When you’ve just watched Tron, and want to write about it … 

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 31st July, 2018

31st July, 2018.

Yes: I’ve officially forgot to tape last night’s I’m Sorry, I Haven’t a Clue.

Frankly?

I’m grateful for the BBC’s catch up services: it means I can listen to the episode, while I write.

But ALSO … that I have a tough job trying not to laugh, whilst typing.

Always difficult, that.

At ANY rate … ?

I’m planning to set the timer for Sunday’s repeat.

I’d like to complete the set.

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 2-7-2018: World UFO Day

2nd July, 2018.

It’s official: I’m mildly depressed.

Know I’ve got to try and sort out some aspects of my finances, today.

Much as I’d love to stay in, playing pinball?

I know that’s not exactly what you call helpful.

I’m … 

Well, I know I really do need to get these aspects sorted.

But very aware that getting distracted wouldn’t help.

And ALSO aware my emotional state is … worryingly bleak.

That’s ALSO unhelpful: and, in part, caused by my expecting a bad result.

I don’t know what will happen.

But, right now?

I’m not feeling good about it.

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As a brief additional note … ?

I notice the BBC’s covering more stuff … 

About Brexit.

Inevitably.

Personally?

I’m watching the on-going row the Cabinet’s having with …well, mostly the Cabinet … about watch plan is best.

I can’t help but think another referendum would be useful.

Complete with three or four options.

Do we leave the EU with this deal?

Do we leave the EU with that deal?

Do we leave the EU with no deal?

Do we stay in the EU, until we come up with a plan?

Frankly?

I don’t see that last option being included in any realistic second referendum.

Much as I’d prefer to stay in.

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The fact that — in all this? — I managed to get to see Black Panther, last night?

Is almost incidental.

Can I suggest, though, that you see it?

It’s rather good!

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Black Panther: A Review

1st July, 2018.

You know, you can TELL it’s a Sunday night in, can’t you … ?

Yep.   It’s a Sunday night … 

It’s a Sunday night off … 

And yes: it’s a Sunday night where I’ve cleaned my pants.

Which I think is something I think you’d rather not know, but there you go.

At any rate?

It’s Sunday.

I’ve got Kraftwerk’s Autobahn on in the background.

And I’ve just seen a movie: the 2018 release, Black Panther.

And, yes: I am impressed, thank you!

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 11-6-2018: The Day We Went To Bangor …

11th June, 2018.

Yes … 

I got sleep, last night … 

But not as much as the night before!

Saying that … ?

I think I can say I had good reason.

Basically … ?

I’d no movies to watch: nothing was grabbing me on iTunes, and frankly?

Frankly, Black Panther has spent a long time as a ‘Pre-order’ only movie.

Which I can’t help but feel has given Pirate Bay users a field day!

At any rate … ?

At any rate, I’ve actually managed to catch the opening three episodes of American Horror Story, sixth series, Roanoke, last night.

It’s possibly the best series, yet.

I certainly know this.

It also looks like it’s going to be giving Angela Bassett a run for the money.

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American Horror Story — Series 6: Roanoke — Chapter 1, Chapter 2 and Chapter 3.

10th June, 2018

Yes: I’m not lying.

I had planned to watch a movie, tonight.

No, really.

I honestly had planned to watch a film.

But … ?



With Black Panther still only available to pre-order on iTunes and Amazon, possibly giving good old fashioned video pirates a chance to earn money?



And with nothing in the collection grabbing my attention … ?

I fancied watching something … available … and watchable.

So … I looked in my collection of TV box sets.

Yes.

I’ve got all of the currently available copies of American Horror Story.

With nothing else grabbing my attention … ?

I thought getting started on series 6, Roanoke, might just repay me.

So far … ?

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