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[Hayley]

Katie wrote: "Helen wrote: "My thinking too, plus I hate sitting in a crowded cinema. Ideally, I like it to myself!!"

Definitely a plus when it's nearly empty. I'm not that tall when sitting down (I'm not that ..."

Katie, I have the opposite problem at cinemas, I feel too tall so sit near the back so I'm not worried about blocking people's view :P
I'm not a huge fan of cinemas, I worry that there'll be some noisy person who'll ruin it :(
On a brighter note, my damson gin is made and in the cupboard to prepare for the next 3 months :D

[Dave]

Now I'm the opposite I love the cinema, for me a big crowd adds to the experience. Although I'll concede there have been a few occasions when I could have cheerfully strangled the kids on phones!!

Andy Serkis is making a name for himself in Hollywood now. but as a child of the 80's he'll always be Gilbert the alien from Saturday morning TV to me!!

[Lynne - The Book Squirrel]

Saw HP-7 again at 11am and then Rise of the Apes at 4.30pm with coffee/reading time and shopping in between, great day for me, all my fave things in one day!

[Helen]

We get some really bad kids/parenst here. When I went to see Captain AMerica last week a woman took her 3 kids and baby - about 15mths. Poor thing was bored silly but she ignored all the running about and screaming! Last week saw Popper's Penguins and the kids were lovely, all quiet.

[Katie]

Hayley wrote: "Katie, I have the opposite problem at cinemas, I feel too tall so sit near the back so I'm not worried about blocking people's view :P
I'm not a huge fan of cinemas, I worry that there'll be some noisy person who'll ruin it :(..."

It sounds nice to be tall. :) When I went to see Chicago, to see some of the actors I had to keep see-sawing left and right.

I love the cinema for the huge screen, the darkness, surrounding sound and the sense of losing yourself in the story. It's similar to when I read a book.

I don't know whether anywhere does this, but maybe cinemas should have adult only viewings of films (those that don't already exclude kids because of their rating and that aren't aimed squarely at kids). Most kids are fine but it only takes one or two to disrupt the film.

[Dave]

Katie wrote: "Hayley wrote: "Katie, I have the opposite problem at cinemas, I feel too tall so sit near the back so I'm not worried about blocking people's view :P
I'm not a huge fan of cinemas, I worry that the..."

The odeon in Cardiff Bay kinda did this - they have an adult only area in each cinema (slightly above the rabble). Much more comfy seats and all the cola you can drink.

Sadly Odeon don;t have the equivalent of a cine card so its a bit expensive to go there

[Dave]

Adrienne wrote: "random comment lol.... anyone seen 2046? i have it to watch."

Not seen it but just looked at the trailer and it looks interesting

[Katie]

Dave wrote: "Katie wrote: "Hayley wrote: "Katie, I have the opposite problem at cinemas, I feel too tall so sit near the back so I'm not worried about blocking people's view :P
I'm not a huge fan of cinemas, I ..."

Sounds good. Though it's not just kids that can cause a problem. One of my cinemas where I go to uni has a bar attatched; I remember when I went to see Star Trek, there was a drunken person in full Starfleet uniform that blocked my view for a while, trying and failing to find their cigarettes while standing up. Thankfully that was my second viewing of the film.

Also at uni, both cinemas are independants so no chance of a money-saving cinema card.

[Liz, Moderator]

Adrienne wrote: "random comment lol.... anyone seen 2046? i have it to watch."

Yes Adrienne, I've seen '2046'.

Firstly, have you seen 'In the Mood for Love'? (It was Wong Kar Wei's previous film and it connects with '2046' plotwise). 'In the Mood for Love' is a visually georgeous film, (file under 'art house'); set in 1960's Hong Kong, it's full of atmosphere, repressed emotions, forbidden love, missed opportunities etc. However, it also has (imho) a frustratingly ambiguous ending. Despite this, I'd definitely recommend it.

Maybe the unresolved ending was the reason he felt the need to revisit the characters in '2046'. But for me, it just doesn't work (a pretentious step too far if I'm brutally honest). It still looks utterly beautiful though...!

[Ian, Moderator]

I'm pretty lucky that there is an arts cinema called FACT in Liverpool that shows all the major films as well as a lot of foreign language or less popular ones. All very civilised/ no yobs....very comfy seats with a good bar and cafe - you can take drinks in. Very few kids and they operate a daytime "scream" screening session when parents can take in their baby/toddler and no-one gets upset. Never go to mainstream cinemas any more because of all the issues described above.

[Liz, Moderator]

My favourite independent cinemas are 'The Little Theatre' cinema in Bath (serves Kettle Chips & Green & Black's chocolate, plus you can take a beer in) and 'The Watershed' in Bristol. I find the multiplexes devoid of character, but they are good for an 'event' film eg Harry Potter.

[Ian, Moderator]

Any good cinemas in Singapore Liz?? Bit far to come to Bath or Bristol unless it's a really good film!!

[Helen]

I love the idea of adult only times for the cinema but as someone else said its not always kids. When I went to see In Bruge, there were a group of 'hoodies' in front of us who luckily left. Judging by their comments they'd expected a lot more gang culture. They were loud, rude and lots of clapping accompanied their exit.

[Deanne]

Robert
I work as a scrub nurse in a neurosurgery theatre, which often means standing for as long as 5 hours helping the neurosurgeon removing brain tumours or spinal tumours. We do do other things.
During the week if I'm on call I have to stay in the hospital, but there has to be a neuro scrub nurse available 24hrs, 7 days a week.
Can be a really great job, and extremely depressing as you meet people often on the worse day of their life.

[Dave]

Helen wrote: "I love the idea of adult only times for the cinema but as someone else said its not always kids. When I went to see In Bruge, there were a group of 'hoodies' in front of us who luckily left. Judgin..."

Looking on the bright side I suppose if their in the cinema making a nuisance of themselves it means at least their not out rioting?

[Helen]

droll! My orange mobile is really playing up, keeps losing the internet an saying I'm in a bad area or something similar. Anyone else Orange and having similar probs?

[Hayley]

My orange mobile didn't start mucking about until they joined forces with T-Mobile, now it can't make up it's mind whether to give me signal or not - in the same place but on different days :(

[Helen]

It's really annoying isn't it! My contract ends November, I might have to swap.

[Dave]

Helen wrote: "droll! My orange mobile is really playing up, keeps losing the internet an saying I'm in a bad area or something similar. Anyone else Orange and having similar probs?"

Well you are in Manchester :p

Orange seems to be fine here in Wales - but the coverage may not be as good up there?

I'd suggest Vodaphone maybe as they seem to have the best overall coverage

[Hayley]

I'm just not happy overall with Orange but still have 1 1/2 years left on the contract :( Will def shop around next time - all my friends and family seem to be on O2, not sure what they're like :S

[Helen]

I had vodafone originally but that didn't work where I live, O2 didn't work where I work. Orange seemed to cover bothe and Wales when I 'm there. It's only been playing up the last week. SOmeone suggested it could be due to people over using blackberrys for co-ordinating the riots!

[Katie]

Dave wrote: "Helen wrote: "droll! My orange mobile is really playing up, keeps losing the internet an saying I'm in a bad area or something similar. Anyone else Orange and having similar probs?"

Well you are..."

I agree with you Dave, my coverage has gone up since Orange joined with T-mobile. Now all they need to do is get the digital radio reception sorted. I'm really hoping the government doesn't get around to scrapping fm anytime soon.

[Liz, Moderator]

Ian wrote: "Any good cinemas in Singapore Liz?? Bit far to come to Bath or Bristol unless it's a really good film!!"

The cinemas in Singapore are all multiplexes. The big movies come here, but sadly there's very little in the way of Indie or Art House films that make it across the seas :(

Luckily, I've found a great DVD rental shop, owned by a Singaporean woman who's an obsessive cinephile, and it's packed from floor to ceiling with a wide range of titles, so I can still get my fix (although the first challeng is to find what you're looking for...!) Being out here means I also get to see a whole load of Asian films (I have a soft spot for Chinese period martial arts movies eg 'Hero', 'House of Flying Daggers' etc), so never a dull moment!

[Dave]

Katie wrote: "Dave wrote: "Helen wrote: "droll! My orange mobile is really playing up, keeps losing the internet an saying I'm in a bad area or something similar. Anyone else Orange and having similar probs?"

W..."

Sadly I live in a hole in the ground (old quarry turned into a housing estate) so I don't even get FM
:(

I've had to invest in an internet radio to keep my Radio 1 fix going

[Lynne - The Book Squirrel]

Dave I can't get DAB and FM not brilliant either so I have an internet radio but listen to country and western from USA mostly as they have wall to wall music with no screaming dj's like UK.

[Katie]

Dave wrote: "Katie wrote: "Dave wrote: "Helen wrote: "droll! My orange mobile is really playing up, keeps losing the internet an saying I'm in a bad area or something similar. Anyone else Orange and having simi..."

Oh dear. I notice on the way to uni as we go through the valleys there's quite a few patches of static.

The thing that annoys me about BBC radio is the many adverts they play.

[Ian, Moderator]

For those of you who like a bit of crime fiction.

If you missed the original Danish version of The Killing, it is being repeated on BBC4 - 4 episodes a week for 5 weeks from Sunday. It is preceded by a repeat of "Nordic Noir - the Story of Nordic Crime Fiction."

Also next Tuesday at 11pm also on Beeb4, there is a documentary on called "Italian Noir - the Story of Italian Crime Fiction" followed by the first of a 2 part Italian crime drama "Inspector Montalbano." Happy days - for me at least.

[Dave]

Katie wrote: "Dave wrote: "Katie wrote: "Dave wrote: "Helen wrote: "droll! My orange mobile is really playing up, keeps losing the internet an saying I'm in a bad area or something similar. Anyone else Orange an..."

Katie - I agree especially Radio 1, there's only so many times i can listen to the same Chris Moyles advert in a day :(

Lynne - Mine has 'Last FM' tell it what artist or genre you like and it will play their songs - or other artists it thinks you might like, and no adverts :) (although it does cost be £5 a month)

[Dave]

Ian wrote: "For those of you who like a bit of crime fiction.

If you missed the original Danish version of The Killing, it is being repeated on BBC4 - 4 episodes a week for 5 weeks from Sunday. It is preced..."

Oh tempting - I'm in the middle of watching the US version - might have to record this to see if its any better

[Ian, Moderator]

The US version is but a pale imitation

[Lynne - The Book Squirrel]

Dave, I have a BT internet radio and picks up by wi fi from my broadband so get stations from around the world. It is a great bit of kit.

[Dave]

Lynne - mine does the same, but Last FM is good as you get to choose the artist the station plays :)

[Hayley]

Ian wrote: "For those of you who like a bit of crime fiction.

If you missed the original Danish version of The Killing, it is being repeated on BBC4 - 4 episodes a week for 5 weeks from Sunday. It is preced..."

Oh, definitely tempting - thanks for the heads up :D Really should look out for these sort of things more.

[Michael]

Had a terrific review from Daniel Jolley (top 50 Amazon reviewer) for my novel THE THIRD SECRET. Check it out on Amazon. This book will be released in paperback as ROSELLI'S GOLD later this year as POD and Kindle.

[Becca]

This is very random but I need help! I have found a job position for a part time job in The Works book store. I am in desperate need of a part time job but have never had a job before so I lack the experience. But I need to write a good cover letter/written application to go with my CV. I would love to work in this store, I go in there daily when I'm at university. I am a complete bookaholic, am obsessed with books. I study English Literature in university also so that might help! I just don't know how to write it all professionally haha. I'm very enthusiastic and passionate about reading and books so I want to get this job! Help! haha thank you!

[Robert]

Becca
I don't know you BUT just be yourself You are working hard and anyone can see that.
If need be print off your interest in books on this site or others PRIOR to your job acceptance
Good luck and sure all others in group feel the same way as I do
Bob

[Dave]

Becca,


Apologies in advance if i'm stating the obvious!! I think your covering letter would need to cover a few main points:

1. Why you want to work there - you've got that one covered in your post above - i.e. bookaholic/English Lit student.

2. Evidence of good customer relations - difficult if you've never had a job, but stuff like 'I'm a people person' etc should cover a lot of this.

3. Team Player - I'd go with lots of talking about group projects in Uni.

4. Trustworthiness - If you've ever done any volunteering etc. this is the place to mention it.

This may of course be a load of useless rubbish but I hope it helps
Dave

PS When you get this part time job those who live near enough (i.e. me!!) will expect staff discount :)

[Susan]

Becca....Dave's advice looks great....good luck with your application.

[Becca]

Thanks everyone :) I'm planning on sending my application tomorrow. Thanks alot Dave for your advice :) Its not rubbish every little thing helps! Just hope they don't look at my previous jobs and see nothing and then just put it in the no pile! The only way I'm going to gain experience is if someone gives me a chance! Not only would I like to work in a book store but I wouldn't begrudge some extra money haha! Oh well we'll see!

[Lynne - The Book Squirrel]

Becca wrote: "Thanks everyone :) I'm planning on sending my application tomorrow. Thanks alot Dave for your advice :) Its not rubbish every little thing helps! Just hope they don't look at my previous jobs and s..."

I can see you paying them at the end of the month Becca! I would be if I worked in a book shop!

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Becca wrote: "Thanks everyone :) I'm planning on sending my application tomorrow. Thanks alot Dave for your advice :) Its not rubbish every little thing helps! Just hope they don't look at my previous jobs and s..."

Good luck Becca, I would love to work in a book shop, but the only problem is I would have no money left when I got my wages!

[Becca]

Thanks everyone again :) Just sending it off now. Have sent my boyfriend out to get it in the postmans hands in 5 minutes, but I think he's going to miss him! We'll see what happens :) Its not in one of big book stores, its for a part time job in The Works store by me but I love that shop. I cannot go in there without walking out with something and such great prices too! Oh well we'll see what happens!

[Ian, Moderator]

Hope you get an interview Becca. I didn't see this till just now, but I used to employ quite a few people and had lots of expereience of interviewing before I had to retire. So if you want any interview tips or help with prep, let me know.

[Angela]

All the best, Becca :)

[Dave]

Good luck Becca.

I have to say the works in Cardiff is somewhere I always visit. There's usually some bargains to be had

[Hayley]

Good luck Becca. I love The Works but not sure if I could ever work in a bookshop - I'd be too tempted to find a corner in the stock room and read as much as possible!
Although, tried reading a book last night with one hand - such a kerfuffle!

[Nick 2E0NAQ]

Good luck! Becca

[Adrienne]

Good luck Becca:)

[Becca]

Hi everyone :) Just to let you know that I have an interview tomorrow at 4 for the job! :) I know it doesn't mean I've got it yet but the next step (and I've never had a job interview before eek so I'm excited but nervous too :) Thanks everyone for their friendly wishes :)

[Ian, Moderator]

Hayley wrote: Although, tried reading a book last night with one hand - such a kerfuffle!

Easy peasy with a kindle