Football : French Revolution 0 - English Conservatism 4

France-Belarus

The Euro 2012 qualifiers began on Friday with very different results for France and England: two footballing nations currently in psychological convalescence following their disastrous World Cup performances.

22 Bullets (L'Immortel)

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Jean Reno is at his best as Charlie Matteï, a retired mobster who goes on a revenge spree after being left for dead with 22 bullets in his body. A must see!

Watch the interview with actor/film director Richard Berry.

Danton's Death by Georg Büchner in a new version by Howard Brenton

Until 14th October

1794: the French Revolution reaches its climax. After a series of bloody purges the life-loving, volatile Danton is tormented by his part in the killing. His political rival, the driven, ascetic Robespierre, decides Danton’s fate. A titanic struggle begins. Once friends who wanted to change the world, now one stands for compromise the other for ideological purity as the guillotine awaits. We loved it. If anything because the Marseillaise is beautifully sung and sends goose pimples down your back:

Wax Tailor: Live at the Electric Ballroom on 7th October

Photo: Xavier Jacques

After selling out KOKO in January, Wax Tailor is back in London with his full live band. Setting up shop a couple doors down in Camden Town’s Electric Ballroom, this French Hip Hop maestro promises to deliver another night of musical brilliance.

Beyond the School Gates: The Importance of After-School Activities

So it's back to school but what about after school?

On the couch: the broken taboo of therapy

With depression getting increasing coverage in the press, it seems that people are finally being open about not being able to cope by themselves. We may have mocked their "straight to the couch" mentality, but is this something that the Americans were actually right about: Is professional help the answer?

September Recipes

Feast your eyes as well as your pallet this month with the deep reds and purples of nectarines, chillies, plums and aubergines.

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