An enchanted forest on the border of England and Wales, home to wizards, fairies and heroes… I visited Puzzlewood for the second time recently and it wasn’t because I was last there in August that it looked familiar – it was familiar because it has appeared many times on film and television – lots of … Continue reading Return to Puzzlewood
Next month sees the next Star Wars Celebration in Orlando, Florida. For at least one evening I did consider going until common sense sadly prevailed! I’ve been to two Celebrations so I’m fortunate – Essen in Germany 2013 was my first and London last year was brilliant. I’m planning to watch all the stuff happening … Continue reading These are your first steps…
It was the Oscars this weekend and it’s always now a sense of nostalgia that I note its annual presence in the awards seasons. Not because of a particular obsession for the swanky self-congratulatory show, but because the 86th Academy Awards is also the 10th anniversary of my first and only (so far) major wanderlust adventure. In … Continue reading Bright lights, big city
I’ve always been fascinated by places. The locations that have been used in television programmes and films have often been significant factors in days out, short trips and holidays. Sometimes it’s been planned, sometimes it’s been coincidence and sometimes it’s be precognisant! In the sci-fi fan community I’ve met and know people who will travel … Continue reading What’s the attraction?
From scene to seen 