Entertainment from Wednesday, April 16th, 2025

Cineworld held special "Chicken Jockey Screenings" for A Minecraft Movie last Sunday, where dressing up, whooping, clapping, and shouting were all encouraged. However, they did try to stress that snacks should not be thrown at the screen, as I'm told has happened in a few places. Have you seen the price of salted popcorn these days?! There is no way I'm wasting a single kernel of it, love, Each to their own, but I really didn't enjoy this film when I watched it. Fully aware I'm not the target audience, though, so let's draw a line in the sand and never mention it again.

Last week, I was fortunate enough to be asked to host an event in Harrogate called "Salon North", where three authors give a short talk, followed by a few questions from the audience. It was a privilege to be asked to host, and my brain was full by the end of it! One of the best parts was switching my phone to do not disturb, and allocating time to read all three books. Much as I adore reading, I haven't managed to complete a book since our holiday in Fuerteventura almost a year ago. Finishing three in a week felt great.