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Good wasn’t it, covered both the man and the music almost equally. Gave props to the session musicians also and some troubles / tensions within the band, whilst focusing on Brian’s story. Really good film. Paul Dano was especially great.

Love & Mercy 8/10 Avalible on BBC iPlayer for the next 6 days this film charts the life of Brian Wilson and his mental health issues, deeply diving into psychosis throughout the decades and his time from The Beach Boys. Paul Dano plays a version of him from the 1960’s (and does a really great job) and John Cusack portrays him in the 1980’s. Paul Giamatti plays his controlling therapist Dr. Eugene Landy. Elizabeth Banks plays Melinda Wilson. It shifts around between the two decades but I really enjoyed it as I learned a lot. Glad I stumbled across it.

Haven’t seen it yet but hopefully it means more drummers (or even musicians) see the importance of using hearing protection. Something that’s criminally under thought / promoted in the community. Looking forward to checking it out.

I think Sam taking back the sheild by force after giving it up so willingly will have a lot of meaning. I hope the next episode doesn’t start with John Walker stepping down. Will feel like an opportunity missed if so. Will have to see how they play it out over the rest of the season, looking forward to finding out though as it’s been good.

Really looking forward to seeing where they go with the John Walker element next. Suspect we'll see one hell of a showdown between him, Falcon and Bucky.

I'm embarrassed that Owen Jones is on the left. Cannot stand the guy. Unfortunately all you need to become a journalist these days is some embarrassing levels of self worth, delusional and toxic character traits, an internet connection and a Twitter account. Fact check stories? Nope. Just push whatever angle you can and hope throwing shit sticks to the wall.

Just look at her follow up after being called out on it. Rather than say “sorry, I got this one wrong” the people pointing out the truth are in fact part the issue.

Next time he eats a rubber duck I’ll keep that in mind. Better than an alarm clock, that’s for sure

I woke up this morning to the sound of one of my dogs being sick on me. Nothing more to add.

That’ll keep Gibbo, Ricey, Burnsy, Cheeks, Josh and Morty busy with duties for a while.

Learned this evening that Marvin Gaye was a session drummer before he hit the big time singing. This is him

Nah I enjoyed it as I didn't expect anything another than a CGI fest for two hours. its not great, it just is what it is. A brainless movie that's heavenly geared towards Godzilla and King Kong fighting each other and others with a wafer thin plot and characters. I did laugh a lot around the middle of the movie though as it was even dafter in the middle world bits. Probably wont watch it again though. I'd watch King of The Monsters and the first Godzilla again, mind.

Ah nice mate, it’s a great album isn’t it. ‘Lagos No Shaking’ is also a good album to check out. Different vibe to Secret Agent but tons of feel from Tony Allen, as you’d expect.