HypnoCube

Ages ago I found out about the Hypnocube. And recently I’ve actually managed to buy a version. If you are wondering what they are, they are made from a cube of 4x4x4 multi-coloured leds soldered to steel wires as you can see above. There are a number of projects for making them and now you can even buy them from Firebox in the UK, although they are a bit more expensive than the price I paid. They go through a very impressive animation session that runs for around 90 minutes or so.

What I want now is an 8x8x8 one…..

Super 8 Movie Review

Super 8 is a movie about a group of plucky kids that sort of save the day. And manage not to be too annoying along the way. Good special effects, a very good recreation of the time it is set (late seventies) and some good “jump out of your seat” moments at the beginning. 

If you do go (and you should) stay at the end during the credits to see the “film within a film”, which is absolutely great.

Bristol M Shed

Outside M Shed they have this rather nice boat

M Shed is a really good industrial museum in Bristol. You should go. It’s free and the whole setup tells the tale of commerce and trade in Bristol through the ages. The cafe is nice too, and they have a rooftop terrace with some really nice views that will find their way onto these pages once I’ve tidied them up a bit.

Inside they have some very interesting exhibits with roots in the area, including this Raleigh moped.

Captain America Movie Review

We actually saw Captain America some time back, in the best possible place to view such a film. America. I love American cinema audiences. In the UK the audience usually sits fairly quietly, unless something really amazing happens on the screen or they feel the need to “Shhhhh” someone nearby who is making too much noise with their sweet wrappers. In the USA the audience likes to join in. This includes sharp intakes of breath, cheers and even clapping at the end – although it is unlikely that the director or any of the stars can hear the applause. Great stuff.

Anyhoo, this film has been tailor made for the American audience. The clue is in the name. All the baddies are pretty much bad all the way through, and very easy to spot. Parts are played with gusto, although the cartoon origins of the characters do tend to show through a bit. The special effects are up to the job and the whole thing hangs together as well as a superhero movie needs to. If you are prepared to suspend your disbelief from the highest American flagpole then you will have a great time, as we did.

Sent Packing

Packing again for a trip away. Put the clothes in a tiny bag. Put the mains leads, power supplies, cables, gadgets ect. in a slightly larger bag.