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I like this one, too.
Wow! Mango Groove really had it together; sad that they broke up.The vocalist could make it in some of the major marketplaces.
The song is catchy...the costumes and antics, however, take some getting used to.
He was always very active in his videos and that dance tradionly a Zulu war dance is very hard to do and takes a lot out of a person.I enjoyed this song...the dance looks exhausting.
The female singer is Claire Johnston and she still performs but still does a lot of the groups numbers.
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At the time David Kramer did all the Volkswagen bus ads on TV and became well know for this.
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Speaking of Zulus, I just started reading “Anatomy of the Zulu Army 1818-1879” by Ian Knight, 1995. Promised myself I’d do less internet and more printed script this year. Better late than never, I guess.
So far it’s just slightly on the drier, more textbook side, but the subject matter is a must for any student of warfare.
So far it’s just slightly on the drier, more textbook side, but the subject matter is a must for any student of warfare.
Seen it before. Not bad. Movies based on non-fiction like this can be difficult for me, especially historical pieces. I don’t know everything but I minored in History and study late 18th century-21st century tactics fairly heavily so I sometimes hold these films to unrealistically high standards. It can be a handicap. At the end of the day, Hollywood’s focus is so sell entertaining movies.
The other two big Zulu pieces “Zulu” and “Zulu Dawn” although intriguing are fanciful at best. “Zulu” is probably one of my favorite beer-drinking bro-up movies but from a historical standpoint it has little in common with Rourke’s Drift, other than being about a bunch of Brits surrounded by thousands of pissed-off Zulus. I have to take a step back and remind myself “it’s just a movie.”
Another decent one in this genre is “Mountains of the Moon.” 1990. It’s about Sir William F. Burton’s 1857-58 expedition to find the source of The Nile.
I'm actually due to watch this one again.
The other two big Zulu pieces “Zulu” and “Zulu Dawn” although intriguing are fanciful at best. “Zulu” is probably one of my favorite beer-drinking bro-up movies but from a historical standpoint it has little in common with Rourke’s Drift, other than being about a bunch of Brits surrounded by thousands of pissed-off Zulus. I have to take a step back and remind myself “it’s just a movie.”
Another decent one in this genre is “Mountains of the Moon.” 1990. It’s about Sir William F. Burton’s 1857-58 expedition to find the source of The Nile.
I'm actually due to watch this one again.
Popcorn night again last night. Last week I unexpectedly enjoyed Sisu. Fantastic dialogue.
Last night opening minutes had that 'ard as nails Cockney Jason Statham riding a classic Triumph. Think a sixties 500 or 650. Hard to see, it was an action film, didn't have slow lush camera sweeps. Just googled. 1963 Bonneville. Good start! Things didn't deteriorate too much thereafter.
Mechanic: Resurrection it was.
He looks like me.
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Well, the hairline is similar.
Last night opening minutes had that 'ard as nails Cockney Jason Statham riding a classic Triumph. Think a sixties 500 or 650. Hard to see, it was an action film, didn't have slow lush camera sweeps. Just googled. 1963 Bonneville. Good start! Things didn't deteriorate too much thereafter.
Mechanic: Resurrection it was.
He looks like me.
( ͝° ͜ʖ͡°)ᕤ
Well, the hairline is similar.
A Mongolian band, with a little feel of Zulu, and they all arrive on their bikes.
Well it was supposed to be a QOTSA evening, but the Rain God had other designs. Pissed rain all afternoon into the evening. The band put out a last minute blast message to ticket holders that they’ve been “postponed” and will swing back through later on in this tour. We’ll see if that happens. I'm not holding my breath. Be nice to at least get our 120 bucks back.
The rainbow a few blocks away from the venue should've served as a warning. Those things have become bad omens. This shot was taken 5 min before the bad news outside a pub we were dipping into downtown.
For those unawares, this is who we missed…
(some adult content)
At least the Mrs and I got to get out for a bit and chilled with a couple refreshing beverages. This is exceedingly rare during the week.
The rainbow a few blocks away from the venue should've served as a warning. Those things have become bad omens. This shot was taken 5 min before the bad news outside a pub we were dipping into downtown.
For those unawares, this is who we missed…
(some adult content)
At least the Mrs and I got to get out for a bit and chilled with a couple refreshing beverages. This is exceedingly rare during the week.
I always enjoy a movie when he is in it, his characters always seem great.
Statham is one of my favorite action actors. If the look on his face doesn't deter you, get ready for flying feet and fists 
“Lock Stock”, and “Snatch” are still his best.
That's what they're like in the East End (of London). It's Ronnie and Reggie territory. Also the territory of Gilbert & George, but that's another story.Statham is one of my favorite action actors. If the look on his face doesn't deter you, get ready for flying feet and fists
Irish gangster night after 36 hours of hard riding all over the AO. “Kill The Irishman” and “The Town.” Treated ourselves to a rarely partaken pasta dinner too. Pasta makes you fat so I generally stay away from it.
Both flicks are pretty cool but they take massive liberties with the truth, especially Town… pretty much like every other Hollywood production. Both are very loosely based on real people and situations, Danny Greene and Anthony Shaw. Some great monologues about Irish-American culture and existence in both films.
Definitely worth a watch if you haven't seen them yet.
Pasta du Jour….
Both flicks are pretty cool but they take massive liberties with the truth, especially Town… pretty much like every other Hollywood production. Both are very loosely based on real people and situations, Danny Greene and Anthony Shaw. Some great monologues about Irish-American culture and existence in both films.
Definitely worth a watch if you haven't seen them yet.
Pasta du Jour….
For those that enjoy military history this YouTube channel has some amazing restoration project to watch.
https://youtube.com/@ausarmour?si=HRDPETWDpXuxvszK
It always amazes me how people are able to take scrap metal and restore it to what it originally was.
https://youtube.com/@ausarmour?si=HRDPETWDpXuxvszK
It always amazes me how people are able to take scrap metal and restore it to what it originally was.
I agree. We had an old-timer here who was amazingly skilled with sheet metal and was the go-to guy for damaged gas tanks and fenders (mudguards). When you got the item back it was like new. Sadly, we lost him a couple of years ago.
We have just finished watching 3 seasons of The Witcher on Netflix.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5180504/
We really enjoyed this one as it was so different to the normal TV show that we seem to be seeing these days. Then again we have always enjoyed these fantasy type movies and TV shows.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5180504/
We really enjoyed this one as it was so different to the normal TV show that we seem to be seeing these days. Then again we have always enjoyed these fantasy type movies and TV shows.
