The Website for People Who Love Britain - Anglophiles
This is the coolest book about London, ever. I don't say that lightly! London is over 2,000 years old and because of it's age it's hiding many hidden secrets and strange traditions that date back thousands of years. And Secret London by Andrew Duncan is your guide to it all. Many … [Read more...]
We held a contest for 24 Hours in London a few months back that was very popular and I just plum forgot to put my review together. I blame it on the holidays! Anyway, now's my chance to review this excellent book. Most tour guides for London are set up to show you the major sites, but they … [Read more...]
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London can be a dizzying place to explore - especially for the first time. And generally, you're alone on that first trip. You don't know any Brits yet or have friends who can show you around. Well, never fear, I've discovered a friend you can carry around on your iPod or iPhone that will show … [Read more...]
The following is a guest review from Robyn H. Robyn is a California Girl through and through, but she has wished she could live in London for what seems like her whole life. She loves Shakespeare and Tudor history (and admits to a strange obsession with the Tower of London), and suspects she'll want … [Read more...]
You may have noticed a new advertiser in the sidebar lately - Tep Wireless. I'm very selective as to the types of advertising we'll accept and I didn't have to think twice about bringing Tep Wireless onto the site. They provide a very valuable and simple niche service, UK cell phone access … [Read more...]
One of the hardest aspects of trip planning to Britain is find good and decent hotels. Many of the trip planning websites have reviews - but sometimes they are just a little hard to believe. There's usually an extreme between people who loved the hotel or hated it and post disturbing … [Read more...]
A few weeks ago I posted a movie trailer for a documentary about Warwickshire called Discover Warwickshire. After the post, Simon Cox the director of the documentary, e-mailed me and offered to send us a review copy. So, this past weekend we cuddled up on the couch on a quiet Saturday morning and … [Read more...]
Interesting but also lame at the same time. I took my time watching this - it originally aired over Christmas - mostly because I heard lukewarm things about it and frankly didn't know much about the plot to get me interested. I was bored last Saturday so I thought, now's a good time to see … [Read more...]
One of the perks of running this site is that I get my hands on and hear about more Anglophile related books than I used to. A Yank Back To England is my new favorite Brit book and I recommend it to all Anglophiles. A Yank Back To England is written by Denis Lipman and if that name sounds … [Read more...]
SPOILER WARNING!!! You've been warned! There was blubbering. I'm not afraid to admit it. They really pulled out all the stops in the episode and it really was worth all the hype. I loved it. Loved it. Loved it. I just wish David Tennant didn't have to go. Sigh. In my review last … [Read more...]
[picappgallerysingle id="7421371"] It was a nice Christmas treat. I'll try to be light on the Spoilers - but I may discuss some plot details. First what I loved about this movie. Robert Downey Jr is brilliant as Sherlock. Jude Law is brilliant as Watson. Together they're spectacular. I … [Read more...]
I was delighted to discover a new drinking establishment very near me last week - it's new to me, anyway - the Crown Hotel in Cricklewood. There are two bars, the busy front one and the pleasanter hotel bar at the side, with comfy sofas and real beer - which is why it appeals to me. It has speakers … [Read more...]
WARNING: This review contains SPOILERS. If you haven't seen the episode or you are waiting until it airs on BBC America December 19th - then I suggest you stop reading. The Waters of Mars was simply fantastic. It is by far the best of the David Tennant specials so far this year. Certainly much … [Read more...]
Editor's Note: I met John Rabon at Dragon*Con this year when we were on a couple panels together. He was lucky enough to see The Boat That Rocked in Europe earlier this year and decided to write up a review of the differences that Pirate Radio has compared to The Boat the Rocked. Thanks John! So I … [Read more...]
I've made it quite known that my favorite British Comedy of all time is Yes, Minister. However, there is a new contender in the runner: Fawlty Towers. I was provided a copy of the new Remastered DVD Box set to review by the kind folks at the BBC and took to watching it right away. My wife and I got … [Read more...]
Every man should own this book. While this book is not necessarily an Anglophile related book - it was so lovely that I just had to write a review of it. Volumes of literature have been written about how manhood is being taken away from men in the modern world. This book tries to take it back and … [Read more...]
One of the perks of working in Downtown Chicago is that when good art movies come to town, it's easy to take an evening and go see them. This past weekend, my wife and I went on a date - dinner and 'An Education' with Carey Mulligan. It was a brilliant film (and a brilliant date). An Education … [Read more...]
I am not the resident British music expert, I have to confess I was never into the whole British Invasion thing. I think bands like The Beatles, Oasis and Coldplay are great in their own right, but there are some great music acts that are hugely successful here in the UK but haven't bridged the … [Read more...]
This book is a lovely little self-pulbished title that was sent to me for review. Everyone knows I'm a huge admirer of Winston Churchill and this book provides a fascinating insight into the man and how he thought. The book is called Churchill's Secret Skills and is a unique look through history at … [Read more...]
One of the finest British Crime Dramas of the last few years has finally made it to DVD here in the US. It was worth the wait. While it's only the first season (which is by far the strongest, imo), the DVD set is everything a Life on Mars fan could ask for. I think the success of this show … [Read more...]
As it gets ever closer to my trip to London in November, I'm starting to decide which iPhone apps I plan to take on our trip. This will be my first time to London with an iPhone and I can't wait to make use of it. The iPhone will be an incredibly useful tool for planning and while I'm on a trip to … [Read more...]
I loved it! I wasn't a big fan of Order of the Phoenix - Half Blood prince was a huge improvement. Very much looking forward to the next in the series. … [Read more...]
I love crime dramas. Jon and I recently received a copy of Trial and Retribution to review for Anglotopia. At first glancing at the box, I was not immediately interested, and to be quite honest, the set sat on our desk for quite a while. One night when I could not find anything entertaining to … [Read more...]
I really enjoyed HBO's recent airing of "Into the Storm" and will watch it a million times. However, it has serious flaws and I don't think it's on the same caliber as it's predecessor "The Gathering Storm." The film, made in partnership between HBO and BBC Films is pretty much a direct sequel to … [Read more...]
The first post in our weeklong series for Britannia in Brief week is my review of the book. In short, the book is awesome. My only complaint is that this is the book about Britain that I've always wanted to write and they've gotten to it first! Britannia in Brief is simply an encyclopedia of … [Read more...]
I recently had the chance to Watch Last Chance Harvey and I've really been looking forward to it. It didn't get a very wide release so I was not able to see it when it was in theaters. So, a couple weekends ago, the wife and I sat down to watch this London themed movie. We're were a little … [Read more...]
This Anglophile Review was written by my lovely wife, Jackie Thomas. Let me first start by saying, this is not the type of book that I would usually read. Jonathan handed it to me and asked me if I would review it for Anglotopia. I am not a huge fan of the “chick-lit†genre, in fact … [Read more...]
First, a little disclaimer. Postcards from Across the Pond is written by Mike Harling, whom also happens to be a fantastic ex-pat columnist here at Anglotopia. That being said, he sent me his hilarious book for review. Mike's book is simply delightful. I love reading about the exploits of Americans … [Read more...]
Any show that features a flying London Double Decker Bus is guaranteed to be good. Thanks to the wonders of the internet, I was able to see the Doctor Who Easter Special - Planet of the Dead - long before it made it's way to BBC America or the Sci-fi Channel. In short, it was fabulous! It was … [Read more...]
It is the end of BAFTA/Grammy/BRIT/Oscar season and I have watched at least parts of all of these shows for the first time in my life. For those who don't know, The BAFTA Awards are the British equivalent to the Oscars. BAFTA stands for British Academy of Film and Television Arts (although no … [Read more...]
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