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Posted by: Rob Green on Friday 25th November 2011
Although The Sound Of Music isn’t in any way one of them, cinema is as good a place to start as any.
I like to think I’m a bit of a film buff with plenty of favourites, from the classic Sexy Beast to the beautifully brilliant Good Will Hunting. However, it’s quite something when a more current film absolutely blows your mind to the extent that Christopher Nolan’s Inception did mine. I can quite confidently say – and met by much disagreement – that it’s my favourite film so far. I cannot fault it – on any level (see what I did there?).
From the initial concept and just short of a decade of crafting and development, Inception has got it all. A gripping storyline, intensely amazing writing, a consistent wow-factor when it comes to art direction and an incredible cast which some of whom, for me, put in career-defining performances. I can also strongly recommend the since-released supporting book, Inception: The Shooting Script which serves as a perfect break-down. It includes the script in near entirety, some original artwork from Nolan’s storyboard and wonderful concept imagery.
If you’ve not experienced it, do. Or you might become, ahem, stuck in limbo “an old man, filled with regret”.
Next up, and rather more predictably, there are my beloved Blue Boys. As a season ticket holder at Birmingham City FC for 12 years now – and having enjoyed/endured them for many more years previous – there’s nothing quite like 3pm on a Saturday – especially these days thanks to television rights – putting the football world to right before proceeding to complain about it through 90 largely frustrating minutes.
There is of course the other side, in which everything is simply perfect. The team, the management, the tactics and overwhelmingly brilliant performances which result in comfortable victories. These slightly rarer days are my favourite way to spend a weekend without a doubt.
When I’m not scouring the match day programme for Club insight, I love to get my head into a book or two, my preferred reads being autobiographies. However, there is a lot to be said for losing yourself in creative brilliance. After all, why else do we do this job we love?
Some of my favourite publications are The Advertising Concept Book by Pete Barry, Mario Pricken’s Creative Advertising: Ideas and Techniques from the World’s best Campaigns and of course, the superb double-act from Paul Arden It’s Not How Good You Are, It’s How Good You Want To Be and Whatever You Think, Think The Opposite.
Another set I really enjoy going back to regularly is the great compilation of Banksy’s works - Existencilism, Banging Your Head Against A Brick Wall and Cut it Out. Of course if you’re into Banksy, you’ll love the content, but it’s equally the composition of the books that excites me. It’s a really well-condsidered collection.
Play.
From the eyes to the ears, like anyone I enjoy music. I’m a big fan of British artists and bands. To name but a few of my favourites, i will always recommend anything by Bat For Lashes, Miles Kane, Kasabian, Jehst, Dels, Roots Manuva, Roni Size and The Prodigy, from an endless list!
Pause.
So, hopefully that will give you a bit of an insight into me, if you’re at all interested. But now it’s time to get back into the conceptual world of layout pads, super-strong Pentel N60s and various Sharpie’s. And of course, the latest Apple software (thanks entirely to LHM!).
Cheers.
RobAlthough The Sound Of Music isn’t in any way one of them, cinema is as good a place to start as any.
I like to think I’m a bit of a film buff with plenty of favourites, from the classic Sexy Beast to the beautifully brilliant Good Will Hunting. However, it’s quite something when a more current film absolutely blows your mind to the extent that Christopher Nolan’s Inception did mine. I can quite confidently say – and met by much disagreement – that it’s my favourite film so far. I cannot fault it – on any level (see what I did there?).
From the initial concept and just short of a decade of crafting and development, Inception has got it all. A gripping storyline, intensely amazing writing, a consistent wow-factor when it comes to art direction and an incredible cast which some of whom, for me, put in career-defining performances. I can also strongly recommend the since-released supporting book, Inception: The Shooting Script which serves as a perfect break-down. It includes the script in near entirety, some original artwork from Nolan’s storyboard and wonderful concept imagery.
If you’ve not experienced it, do. Or you might become, ahem, stuck in limbo “an old man, filled with regret”.
Next up, and rather more predictably, there are my beloved Blue Boys. As a season ticket holder at Birmingham City FC for 12 years now – and having enjoyed/endured them for many more years previous – there’s nothing quite like 3pm on a Saturday – especially these days thanks to television rights – putting the football world to right before proceeding to complain about it through 90 largely frustrating minutes.
There is of course the other side, in which everything is simply perfect. The team, the management, the tactics and overwhelmingly brilliant performances which result in comfortable victories. These slightly rarer days are my favourite way to spend a weekend without a doubt.
When I’m not scouring the match day programme for Club insight, I love to get my head into a book or two, my preferred reads being autobiographies. However, there is a lot to be said for losing yourself in creative brilliance. After all, why else do we do this job we love?
Some of my favourite publications are The Advertising Concept Book by Pete Barry, Mario Pricken’s Creative Advertising: Ideas and Techniques from the World’s best Campaigns and of course, the superb double-act from Paul Arden It’s Not How Good You Are, It’s How Good You Want To Be and Whatever You Think, Think The Opposite.
Another set I really enjoy going back to regularly is the great compilation of Banksy’s works - Existencilism, Banging Your Head Against A Brick Wall and Cut it Out. Of course if you’re into Banksy, you’ll love the content, but it’s equally the composition of the books that excites me. It’s a really well-condsidered collection.
Play.
From the eyes to the ears, like anyone I enjoy music. I’m a big fan of British artists and bands. To name but a few of my favourites, i will always recommend anything by Bat For Lashes, Miles K
Although The Sound Of Music isn’t in any way one of them, cinema is as good a place to start as any.
I like to think I’m a bit of a film buff with plenty of favourites, from the classic Sexy Beast to the beautifully brilliant Good Will Hunting. However, it’s quite something when a more current film absolutely blows your mind to the extent that Christopher Nolan’s Inception did mine. I can quite confidently say – and met by much disagreement – that it’s my favourite film so far. I cannot fault it – on any level (see what I did there?).
From the initial concept and just short of a decade of crafting and development, Inception has got it all. A gripping storyline, intensely amazing writing, a consistent wow-factor when it comes to art direction and an incredible cast which some of whom, for me, put in career-defining performances. I can also strongly recommend the since-released supporting book, Inception: The Shooting Script which serves as a perfect break-down. It includes the script in near entirety, some original artwork from Nolan’s storyboard and wonderful concept imagery.
If you’ve not experienced it, do. Or you might become, ahem, stuck in limbo “an old man, filled with regret”.
Next up, and rather more predictably, there are my beloved Blue Boys. As a season ticket holder at Birmingham City FC for 12 years now – and having enjoyed/endured them for many more years previous – there’s nothing quite like 3pm on a Saturday – especially these days thanks to television rights – putting the football world to right before proceeding to complain about it through 90 largely frustrating minutes.
There is of course the other side, in which everything is simply perfect. The team, the management, the tactics and overwhelmingly brilliant performances which result in comfortable victories. These slightly rarer days are my favourite way to spend a weekend without a doubt.
When I’m not scouring the match day programme for Club insight, I love to get my head into a book or two, my preferred reads being autobiographies. However, there is a lot to be said for losing yourself in creative brilliance. After all, why else do we do this job we love?
Some of my favourite publications are The Advertising Concept Book by Pete Barry, Mario Pricken’s Creative Advertising: Ideas and Techniques from the World’s best Campaigns and of course, the superb double-act from Paul Arden It’s Not How Good You Are, It’s How Good You Want To Be and Whatever You Think, Think The Opposite.
Another set I really enjoy going back to regularly is the great compilation of Banksy’s works - Existencilism, Banging Your Head Against A Brick Wall and Cut it Out. Of course if you’re into Banksy, you’ll love the content, but it’s equally the composition of the books that excites me. It’s a really well-condsidered collection.
Play.
From the eyes to the ears, like anyone I enjoy music. I’m a big fan of British artists and bands. To name but a few of my favourites, i will always recommend anything by Bat For Lashes, Miles Kane, Kasabian, Jehst, Dels, Roots Manuva, Roni Size and The Prodigy, from an endless list!
Pause.
So, hopefully that will give you a bit of an insight into me, if you’re at all interested. But now it’s time to get back into the conceptual world of layout pads, super-strong Pentel N60s and various Sharpie’s. And of course, the latest Apple software (thanks entirely to LHM!).
Cheers.
ane, Kasabian, Jehst, Dels, Roots Manuva, Roni Size and The Prodigy, from an endless list!
Pause.
So, hopefully that will give you a bit of an insight into me, if you’re at all interested. But now it’s time to get back into the conceptual world of layout pads, super-strong Pentel N60s and various Sharpie’s. And of course, the latest Apple software (thanks entirely to LHM!).
Cheers.
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Posted on December 7, 2011 by Nicky Belgrove
Nice to meet you! Great little intro…shame about the music but otherwise insightful.
Posted on December 8, 2011 by Rob Green
Haha thank you
I guess you can’t win ‘em all! Still, two out of three ain’t bad – and no, I don’t like Meat Loaf!