Line(s) of the Day #StrangerThings

Dustin Henderson: That keycard opens the door, but unfortunately, the Russian with this keycard also has a massive gun. Whatever’s in this room, whatever’s in those boxes, they really don’t want anybody finding it.
Robin Buckley: But there’s gotta be a way in.
Steve Harrington: Well, you know I could just take him out.
Robin Buckley: Take who out?
Steve Harrington:  The Russian guard. What? I sneak up behind him, I knock him out, and I take his keycard. It’s easy.
Dustin Henderson: Did you not hear the part about the massive gun?
Steve Harringon: Yes, Dustin, I did. And that’s why I would be sneaking.
Dustin Henderson: Ah. Well, please, tell me this, and be honest, have you ever actually won a fight?

Gaten Matarazzo, Maya Hawke and Joe Keery in the incredibly popular Stranger Things (2016 -), which recently had its third series released. And I’d argue it’s best. Set in the 1980s and with a mixture of science fiction, horror and comedy, the Netflix show was famously pitched as though Steven Spielberg was directing a Steven King story. You can find another example of the show on my blog here or find out more info on the episode from some huge fans of the programme here.

Gr8at: California Songs

The heat has been sweltering the last few days.  Seriously, seriously, hot. So following on from my recent Scorching Hot Weather Quiz I’ve chosen my eight favourite songs from a place that knows all about sunshine. Have you heard them all before? Feel free to share any songs about the Golden State you love or how you cope in such hot weather.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Photography: Sunset over the River Thames

Not too long after my sunsets montage, I just had to another photograph to the collection. This is by the River Thames in Kew, near Richmond.

Line(s) of the Day #BenStokes

I don’t think there will ever be a better game in cricket than that.

Ben Stokes, Man of the Match in the cricket World Cup Final, as England beat New Zealand on boundaries after being tied after 50 overs and then after a Super Over each. Filled with drama, twists, outrageous skill and elements of controversy, it was a match that had everything.

Line(s) of the Day #ToyStory4

Forky: Why do I have to be a toy?
Woody: You have to understand, how lucky you are to belong to a child.

Tony Hale and Tom Hanks in Toy Story 4, which features the brand new character of Forky, a spork made out of trash. Have you seen it? Where would you rank it compared to the previous three?

Line(s) of the Day #Extras

Shaun: [to muffin] Hello, you. [Shaun bites into the muffin while it’s still in Darren’s hand]
Andy Millman: Why’s he eating like that?
Darren Lamb: Yeah, why are you eating it like that?
Shaun: Me hands, been cleaning out the toilets, got no gloves.
Andy Millman: You… you shook my hand when you came in.
Shaun: Well that’s politeness innit?

Shaun Richardson, Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant in the acclaimed Extras (2005 – 2007). Telling the story of a struggling actor, the British sitcom was the follow up show by Gervais and Merchant to the phenomenally influential The Office (2001 – 2003).