Frankenstein Created Woman (1967)

Stars Peter Cushing as the authoritative Baron von Frankenstein. His other Frankenstein performances can be read about here.

Quotes:
"What is to be gentlemen? The drinks are on the house."
"Would you like me to make you a nice cup of coffee?"
"Ask? You don't ask. You demand."
"Bodies are easy to come by. Souls are not."
"Would you care for some refreshment."
"Are you sure it's not too much trouble?"
"I realise you are an educated man, Baron."
"Would you like to rest for a while?"

What makes Frankenstein Created Woman a fascinating film to watch is the thoughtful storyline set in the context of courtly rhetoric and extraordinary events.

X-Men the Last Stand (2006)

Ian McKellen stars as Magento (pronounced Mag-neeto), who has the ability to produce electricity. He also has an advanced intellect. He has some Darth Vader-like abilities like being able to levitate people using his powers.

Vinnie Jones stars as Juggernaut (or Leviathan in South America).

Patrick Stewart stars as Charles, the Professor.

There is lots of action in this film and lots of different superpowers (some less impressive than others!)

Quotes:
"If we want freedom we have to fight for it. And the fight begins now."
"C'mon Ice Man, Make a Move"
"Magneeto wants a war, we'll give him one"
"Two minutes to rendezvous Mr President"
"This is team leader to Bravo One. Send them in."

Engineering

Wikipedia article on the engineering profession.

Imhotep was the world's first recorded civil engineer who served the pharaoh Djoser in the Third Dynasty of ancient Egypt.

The Art of Anaphora

Anaphora is a technique of rhetoric involving the emphasis of words by repeating them at the beginning of clauses.

"We shall fight in France. We shall fight on the seas and oceans" (Churchill)

"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times" (Dickens)

Contrastingly, epistrophe (or epistropha) is repeating words at clauses ends.

What are "Edwardian mores"?

Mores is a slightly unusual English word, referring to societal norms, virtues and values. Edwardian mores refers to cultural and moral values of the Edwardian era (the period covering the reign of King Edward VII, 1901 to 1910). The start of the Edwardian era was the end of the Victorian era.

The Edwardian era was also known as "la Belle Époque" - the beautiful era. The summer olympics were held in London in 1908, during which time the White City stadium was constructed. The Piccadilly line was opened in 1906.

What is the Corona treatment?

The Corona treatment (invented by Danish engineer Verner Eisby in the 1950s) is a surface treatment for plastic film. It improves adhesion on the surface so it is more receptive to bonding e.g. with printing ink.

London Book Fair 2009

The London Book Fair 2009 is a three-day event taking place in Earls Court in April 2009.