Arts

Film: The Fog of War

A biographical film with a purpose, The Fog of War gives Robert S. McNamara the space to look back at his time as US Secretary of Defense.

It's gripping and effective, a deserving Oscar winner. The film takes no direct stance for or against war, instead demonstrating the complexity of the issues involved, leaving the viewer to weigh up the moral and ethical issues.

It's fascinating, and perhaps best summed up by McNamara in the opening minute or two:

Try to learn.
Try to understand what happened.
Develop the lessons and pass them on.

Personal

That was quick

Wanna live next to me, here on Angel Lane?

Sorry, you've missed your chance.

The house was barely on the market a week, for - according to my best estimate - £50,000 more than it was worth.

So the slow-down hasn't reached Suffolk yet.