the continuing conversation between art and life
Professor Mal Archaic introduces: "Ah the innocent art of knitting. Or is it? Simply the making of something out of wool torn from the back of a sheep and wrapped around two sharp pointed metal objects... or is it? The QI panel of experts are waiting to discuss this vital topic of national importance. Roll …
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"Hen Hop" by Norman McLaren is a joyous dance of lines on a screen with a country dancing soundtrack: fun and silliness. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xq8yqduOJOA
Once again, our Friday Night is Health & Safety Film Night is introduced by Professor Mal Archaic. Professor Mal Archaic: Ahem, thank you, thank you. Indubitably at this time of year, we are all aware of the importance of postmen and the increased volume of mail: Christmas cards, presents, parcels etc. However - and I …
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Jazz music, clothes and animation. This blog loves a mashup of various artforms and life - worth viewing the video "Clothes" by clicking on this link which will take you to a video. (It's not possible to embed the video into the blog post due to copyright viewing restrictions) Phenomenal to think that all of this …
We examine the dangers of more efficient lunch-breaks
Laurel and Hardy demonstrate the dangers in door to door sales at Christmas
Professor Mal Archaic: (dry, academic cough) "Excuse me. I take my role as lecturer on Health and Safety upon this Blog, on the Friday evenings quite seriously. This work is so vital that I am mystified as to why we do not have such films running every weeknight. Anyhow. Enough about me and my superbly …
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Ladies and Gentlemen, (drumroll) a short appreciation of the writing and style of Chuck Jones. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHpXle4NqWI There are creative takeaways on humour, setting up a joke, characterisation and inspiration - "You can find it any place" says Jones.
Professor Mal Archaic: Ahem, it is my pleasure to introduce, as usual, the Friday Night is Health and Safety Film Night here at ,&. Tonight, we welcome to the small screen those well known speakers on Global Warming: Professor Steve Martin, Dr Idle and Sir Thomas Hanks. Which reminds me of my favourite song, "T …
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Sometimes office staff are asked to provide computer support without sufficient training. There are a few telltale signs - check this short Health and Safety Film - and see if you can spot any. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQGX3J6DAGw
