Apparently the “English” sports game cricket originated in Belgium not England, according to (and the plot thickens) an Australian researcher.
Experts believe the game was introduced by northern Europeans who settled in England from the 14th century. It may even have been resisted by the local population at first. And to add insult to England’s injury, [...]
Howzat for a French cut? Cricket was invented in Belgium
Posted by John Lampard on Tuesday, 3 March, 2009 to the comment subset
In Bruge
Posted by John Lampard on Wednesday, 17 September, 2008 to the movies subset
In Bruge, as in the historic Belgium town, is a journey through both heaven and hell for two Irish hitmen – sent there to apparently hide out after a botched job – as each seeks a redemption of sorts.
Definitely comedy at its blackest.
Saturday 22 December 2007
Posted by John Lampard on Saturday, 22 December, 2007 to the comment subset
The Hobbit Goes Hollywood: Peter Jackson will act as executive producer in the upcoming production of the movie version of J.R.R. Tolkien’s classic book, The Hobbit.
Bilbo Baggins is finally progressing on his most fraught journey – landing a leading role on the big screen. After three years of legal wrangling and public sniping, [...]
