Scrapbook

A monthly digital scrapbook of books, films, activities and ephemera.

This collection serves as both personal archive and public journal. More about this here.

January February, 2025 March

February 25
Highlights included Inside Number 9 at the theatre with Mike, dinner at Mauby in Brockley (what a dinner!), and reading the fantastic Long Island Compromise.

Greenman, Blur

Alexandra Nurseries in Penge

A trip down the road to buy plants (and drink tea and eat cake).

Colt Express

Colt Express

First time playing this and it was a good time.

Mauby at Virgin Atlantic

Mauby in Brockley

An extraordinary dinner at Mauby in Brockley - the fried chicken was incredible, but the whole meal was a proper five star experience. Can't wait to go back.

Long Island Compromise

Long Island Compromise - Taffy Brodesser-Akner

The best book I've read so far this year.

Long Island Compromise passage

Long Island Compromise - Taffy Brodesser-Akner

Another snippet.

Long Island Compromise passage

Long Island Compromise - Taffy Brodesser-Akner

Had to highlight this section!

Conclave

Conclave (2024)

Enjoyed this for what it was, but not sure why the Oscars hype etc.

September 5

September 5 (2024)

Really liked this - mainly for the analog tv editing techniques. Cameras and glue!

Blind Rage

Blind Rage (1978)

Another heist film watched, and wow - this one is a crazy ride.

Hash Browns

Regency Cafe

Hash browns on the side before heading to the Tate for the The 80s: Photographing Britain exhibition.

Inside No 9

Inside No. 9

Brilliant night out with Mike in the West End watching this.

Babygirl

Babygirl (2024)

One of two Harris Dickinson films watched this month.

We Have Never Been Woke

We Have Never Been Woke - Musa al-Gharbi

Started but not finished yet.

Triangle of Sadness

Triangle of Sadness (2022)

Finally got round to watching this and really enjoyed it, or at least it stuck with me a lot.

The Gorge

The Gorge (2025)

Daft but fun.