Coming to terms and dealing with depression
By DR GRAHAM DEXTER AND DR JANICE RUSSELL Most people, at some time in their lives, have felt down, fed up, depressed. A few of us suffer with a clinical
FILM REVIEW – THE DEPARTED
By RUTH SHARPE The Departed: A tale of two moles BASED ON 2002 Hong Kong crime thriller Infernal Affairs, The Departed is about a policeman going undercover as a mob
PREMIERES (November 16) – Copying Beethoven
Directed by: Agnieszka Holland Starring: Ed Harris, Diane Kruger, Matthew Goode and Phyllida Law Genre: History A fictionalised account of the last year of Beethoven’s life set in 1824. The
UK confirms new air security rules
Britain’s Department for Transport has confirmed that passengers will be able to take liquids through airport security checkpoints from November 6. However, all liquids – including drinks, soups, syrups, creams,
Record snow for US ski slopes
Heavy snowfalls have prompted many ski resorts in the American state of Colorado to open their slopes early. Arapahoe Basin was the first, on October 13 – the earliest start
Enjoy Christmas shopping this year
It’s hard to believe, but Christmas is just around the corner. If you’re stressing over where to find all those perfect gifts, tasty treats and unique decorations, fear not –
Ryanair hits problems as profits soar
Passengers flying with Ryanair are being warned to expect chaos in the run up to Christmas as a result of strikes in Spain, changes to luggage limits and the introduction
PREMIERES (November 16) – 16 Blocks
Directed by: Richard Donner Starring: Bruce Willis, Mos Def, David Morse and Genna Stern Genre: Action An aging policeman is assigned the ordinary task of escorting a fast-talking witness from
Premieres (November 9) – PERFUME
PERFUME: THE STORY OF A MURDERER Drama/Thriller Jean-Baptiste Grenouille, born with no sense of smell, develops a superior olfactory sense, which he uses to create the world’s finest perfumes. His
Premieres (November 9) – THE DEPARTED
Crime Two men, from opposite sides of the law, are undercover within the Massachusetts State Police and Irish mafia. Violence and bloodshed boil when discoveries are made and the moles

