Barcelona (Mixed By James Lavelle) - James Lavelle

Advantages: Good old fashioned puddings. Easy to read. Good Value
Disadvantages: Lacked the secret Pastry Chef tips I had hoped for.

..."Desserts" by James Martin is described as a 'fabulous collection of recipes from Sweet Baby James' the BBC2 TV Series. I think this book is a worthwhile purchase, particularly for those amongst us that share a sweet tooth. I adore puddings and so when I heard that James Martin was to create a TV series solely featuring puddings I was delighted. This book features the recipes from the series. It is divided into the following chapters: Introduction This sets the tone of the book as James uses the first three pages to explain the background to his love of puddings. As with many great cooks he acknowledges the influence his older relations had in giving him inspiration to cook. In particular he singles out a memory of his Gran "rubbing in" the pastry in a bowl balanced on her knees whilst watching Coronation Street. James has... Read review

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Advantages: Great cast performances and a good film in general
Disadvantages: Very slow pace and would be hard and boring to watch a second time

...right and for the bounty money offered. Brad Pitt plays the role of Jesse James as an increasingly tired and paranoid man really well, but I have to wonder if the film is telling the story as it were, then why does he take off his gun sling and just allow himself to be shot so easily? Yet even this scene is played well by all actors, however the speed at which it was played almost made me want to play it at twice the speed just to get it over with. Although I am not a huge fan of Western's, this was a good, modern update of a well known story and all the quality that went into producing the film really distinguishes itself as a good film over older Western films. If there is one negative point I have to mention about the film is that it is rather long and at the regular talking scenes you nearly feel as though you could go to sleep... Read review

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Advantages: Great Acting and directing
Disadvantages: Very long, Not watchable enough to buy

...The film follows the last days of Jesse James' life from the day he first meets his assassin Robert Ford till his death. Casey Affleck plays Robert Ford, an insecure 19-year-old young man who idolises Jesse James and gets a chance to first meet him by being brought along by his older brothers to do a job with the James brothers. James and his brother Frank do not show the same desire for fame and fortune as their posse. They are tired of their life, they want to live in peace but can't stay too long in one place in fear of being arrested. They decide on one last job to pay their final way. Ford begins to grow very close to James, staying in his house after the robbery and truly worshipping him. James on the other hand is not happy with his life afterwards he seems unsettled and goes onto visit all the members of the old gang... Read review

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